Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Making Sense of Atlanta's Step Back at the Plate, Career-Shaping Opportunities & One-Hit Wonders

May 31, 2024

01:10:20

Eno, DVR, and Trevor analyze the surprising step back for the Atlanta lineup through the first two months of 2024, and discuss players at pivotal points in their careers with a limited window to secure their future role. Plus, they'll take live questions from viewers throughout the show!

Rundown

1:33 More Changes From the Mets; Christian Scott & Brett Baty Optioned to Triple-A

12:55 What's Happening in Atlanta's Lineup?

20:27 Teams Are Pitching the Braves Differently

25:17 Can Hitters Adjust Quickly to a Change Like This?

28:25 A Closer Look at Matt Olson

34:15 Practice Swings Revealing A Hitter's Plan?

37:40 Confidence Levels in Albies, Riley, Harris, Kelenic Getting to Power Again?

42:49 When Careers Reach Pivot Points

57:20 Who Is Your Favorite MLB One-Hit Wonder?

Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris

Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper