Starkville | National League Season Preview with Ken Rosenthal and Tyler Kepner
Mar 25, 2024
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Baseball analysts Ken Rosenthal and Tyler Kepner join in for a National League season preview, discussing division races and predictions. They also share stories of failed gloves in baseball history, inspired by Jake Cronenworth's mishap on Opening Day.
Baseball entails unpredictable moments, like Jake Croninworth's glove mishap, highlighting the game's surprises.
Proper glove care is crucial in baseball, preventing errors and mishaps, emphasizing players' responsibility for upkeep.
Deep dives
Jake Croninworth's Glove mishap in a pivotal moment of the game
Jake Croninworth faces a critical moment in the game where a routine double play ball turns into an unexpected error due to a ball getting stuck in the webbing of his glove. Despite efforts, the ball manages to sneak through, highlighting the unpredictable nature of baseball occurrences.
Unconventional glove handling struggles
Doug Landville reflects on his own experiences with glove struggles in his baseball career, attributing mishaps to inadequate glove care. He shares an anecdote about a play involving throwing and sliding into first base after a ball got stuck in a fielder's glove, adding a storytelling element to the discussion.
The evolution of glove usage in baseball
Doug Landville juxtaposes modern-day glove usage with historical references, questioning the necessity of gloves and recalling a time when players didn't use them. He highlights the importance of maintaining and checking gloves regularly, emphasizing personal responsibility for equipment upkeep.
Importance of glove care for players
The discussion culminates in a lesson on the significance of glove care for baseball players of all levels. Doug Landville stresses the need for players to diligently check and maintain their gloves to prevent mishaps during crucial moments in games, showcasing the attention to detail required for successful play.
The Athletic Baseball Show is now The Windup! New podcast name and look but the same great baseball content. Starkville is back to get you ready for a new season with a full National League preview. Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville are joined by Ken Rosenthal and Tyler Kepner to break down every division race and make predictions.
Strange But True: Inspired by Jake Cronenworth's Opening Day glove malfunction, Doug tells stories of failed gloves of the past.