Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball What Information Do Hitters Want About Opposing Pitchers?
Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a few injury-related news items including updates on Aaron Nola, Matt Chapman, Bryce Miller and Justin Martinez, plus a few surprises from The Athletic's (anonymous) 2025 MLB player poll. They also dig into information hitters might be interested in when preparing for a particular series, using Pete Alonso's new approach as inspiration for a theoretical matchup against the Astros.
Rundown
1:21 A Rib Cage Stress Reaction for Aaron Nola
4:15 Matt Chapman: Will See Hand Specialist This Week
10:19 The Athletic's 2025 MLB Player Poll
($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6406636
23:33 Managers That Players Want to Play For
30:15 What Information Do You Want About Opposing Pitchers?
37:46 A Game Plan for Pete Alonso v. Framber Valdez
47:59 Do Hitters Value Information About Usage Tendencies?
52:27 Hunter Brown and the Value of Two Very Good Fastballs
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
With: Jed Lowrie
Producer: Brian Smith
Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper
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