Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast Effectively Wild Episode 2260: What We Might Remember About 2024
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Dec 21, 2024 Sam Miller, a sharp baseball analyst from Pebble Hunting, joins the hosts to discuss memorable moments in baseball, particularly what might stand out from 2024. They dive into Michael Lorenzen's two-way playing aspirations and reflect on past predictions about player performances. The conversation shifts to Paul Skenes and how his metrics define his legacy versus public perception. With humor, they tackle viral baseball incidents and explore how cultural shifts influence memory in sports. Expect plenty of laughs and insightful commentary!
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Life Imitates Podcast
- The hosts discussed a hypothetical scenario about a pitcher being designated as a two-way player to bypass roster limits.
- Michael Lorenzen and his agent are now reportedly pursuing this exact strategy in free agency.
Lorenzen Listens?
- Michael Lorenzen, the pitcher pursuing the two-way player strategy, previously contacted Ben Lindbergh about a podcast episode.
- This suggests Lorenzen may be a listener, adding to the intrigue of the situation.
Mid-Decade Review
- Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller revisited their 2020 predictions for the decade's baseball leaders.
- They compared their picks to the current halfway point leaders.