Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2075: Right-Hands Man
Oct 21, 2023
Discussion of competitive CS and NLCS games, including a thrilling walk-off win and a controversial pitching change. Praise for the Phillies owner's engagement with fans. Debate on balancing expectations and managing effort in baseball, Tori Lavello's decision-making process, and the concept of scoring unanswered runs. Anticipation for the Shohei Ohtani documentary. Exploration of a pitcher with two right hands and the significance of hands in player development. Analysis of excitement in baseball postseason and appreciation for Patreon supporters.
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Quick takeaways
- Rest can impact players differently in the playoffs, with some benefiting from extra time off while others may lose momentum.
- The 2023 MLB playoffs have been lacking in excitement, with historically low levels of competitiveness, lead changes, and late lead changes.
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The Impact of Rest and the Hot Hand in the Playoffs
Rest can impact players differently, with some benefiting from the extra time off and others possibly losing momentum. The idea of a hot hand may suggest that teams on winning streaks have an advantage in the playoffs, but this theory can be subjective and not necessarily predictive. The outcome of a playoff series is determined by teams playing their best baseball at that moment, and facing a hot team is a challenge that all teams must face at some point. Ultimately, the ability to beat a hot team or outperform opponents is crucial in advancing through the playoffs.
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