Like Catnip: Analyzing the Way Bodies Are Described in the Baseball Industry

This chapter of the podcast discusses the topic of how scouting types talk about players' bodies, particularly prospects. The speaker highlights how bodies can impact a player's projectability, durability, future value, and performance. They also emphasize the importance of considering the potential negative effects of discussing players' bodies, such as contributing to body shaming culture and impacting athletes' self-perception and mental and physical health.