Pitching Puzzles & Pull Rate Considerations
Eno and DVR discuss Vinnie Pasquantino's season-ending shoulder injury, several starting pitchers whose results don't line up with the quality of their arsenals, and the potential drawbacks of becoming too pull-happy at the plate.
Rundown
1:12 Vinnie Pasquantino's Shoulder Injury; Long-Term Outlook
9:58 Samad Taylor and Dairon Blanco Get a Look in KC
11:27 Sandy Alcantara's 2023 Struggles
21:39 Yu Darvish: Is Anything Wrong?
25:59 Kyle Bradish: What is His Ceiling With Current Fastball Limitations?
34:25 Nestor Cortes: Post-IL Expectations
37:46 Pull%: Is Their a Goldilocks Range?
48:51 Ozzie Albies' 2023: Categorical Surprises
52:49 Zach Eflin's Adjustments in Tampa Bay
56:50 TJ Friedl: How Does He Fit as Reds' Roster Improves?
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