The Pitching Injury Problem, Catching Targets, Altering Pitch Shapes & Slider/Sweeper Deep-Dive
Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Eno's co-authored story with Ken Rosenthal about the ongoing concern regarding pitcher injuries as velocity and breaking ball usage continues to increase. Plus, they examine the Rays' use of a relatively simple approach to maximize the effectiveness of their pitchers, and how some pitchers like the Cubs' Justin Steele alter the shape of a smaller arsenal to keep hitters off-balance. Finally, they wrap up the show with the deep dive into the slider and sweeper and a few listener/viewer questions.
Rundown
0:58 The Neverending Quest to Reduce Pitcher Injuries
(Related reading -- Eno's story with Ken Rosenthal ($) https://theathletic.com/5325032/)
17:24 Catcher Targets & How the Rays Simplify Their Pitching Plans
(Related reading -- Chad Jennings' story on the Rays' pitching development ($) https://theathletic.com/5318763/)
28:22 Altering Pitch Shapes to Increase a Small Arsenal
(Related reading -- Sahadev Sharma on Justin Steele's ability to change the shape of his 'two' main pitches ($) https://theathletic.com/5311112)
41:43 Deep Dive: Sliders & Sweepers
53:32 Viewer + Listener Q&A
58:01 Joey Votto Signs with the Blue Jays
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