Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Effectively Wild Episode 2361: The Fleeting Tie

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Aug 15, 2025
The hosts discuss Trevor Rogers' impressive comeback and the intriguing NL Cy Young race. They dive into a whimsical analysis of Shohei Ohtani's pitching exploits, particularly his splitter. Listener emails spark conversations about quirky baseball rules, the complexities of fandom in a changing media landscape, and debates over player legacies. They explore the Minnesota Twins' ownership decisions and reflect on the oddities of advertising in sports broadcasts, all wrapped in lighthearted banter.
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INSIGHT

Rogers' Rate Excellence, Limited Sample

  • Trevor Rogers has pitched exceptionally on a rate basis despite limited innings since joining Baltimore.
  • His 1.43 ERA highlights how hard it is to meaningfully lower ERA late in a season with few innings pitched.
INSIGHT

Awards Miss Multi-Year Greatness

  • Zach Wheeler has been consistently excellent across seasons yet lacks some single-season awards.
  • Ben proposes a career achievement-style honor to recognize prolonged dominance beyond single-season trophies.
ANECDOTE

Watching Ohtani's Evolving Arsenal

  • Ben watched Shohei Ohtani both pitch and hit and noticed his splitter has become rare compared with his rookie year.
  • He praised one nasty splitter strikeout and noted Ohtani now leans more on sweepers and sliders.
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