Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2072: Can You Take Me Higher (or Lower)
Oct 14, 2023
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss the career of Bryce Harper and scoring in the postseason. They also talk about Championship Series matchups and desired World Series matchups. The Ringer's Zach Kram joins to Stat Blast about players returning from absences in October and how rate stats differ between regular and postseason. They explore the origins of 'balls and strikes' and key pinch hitting situations. They compare regular season and postseason baseball statistics, and discuss NBA and MLB playoff formats and Patreon support.
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- The podcast discussed the career of Bryce Harper and the controversies surrounding his performance and rating.
- The podcast highlighted the differences in scoring and competitiveness between the regular season and postseason in baseball.
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Astros-Rangers Matchup
The Astros-Rangers matchup in the playoffs is expected to be evenly matched. The addition of Max Scherzer and Sonny Gray to the Astros' rotation may give them an edge. It will be interesting to see how the Rangers' bullpen handles the Astros' powerful lineup. Pitching matchups, such as Scherzer versus Gray, will also create excitement in the series.
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