Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Effectively Wild Episode 2015: Sweeping Statement

Jun 3, 2023
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Hidden Drawbacks of Sweepers
02:38 • 4min
3
The Persistence of the Otani Scholar
07:01 • 2min
4
The Importance of Speed in Baseball
08:37 • 2min
5
Shohei Joyce: Should He Be Intimidated?
10:13 • 5min
6
Austin Adams' Fastball Speed
15:05 • 3min
7
Spencer Strider and George Kirby's Walk Rates
18:18 • 6min
8
Carlos Silva: A Low-Strikeout Outlier
23:55 • 2min
9
The Impact of Kirby's Low-Walk Rate on the Seattle Mariners
25:38 • 2min
10
The Pirates: A Good Story
27:37 • 2min
11
The Cincinnati Reds: A Vibe Shift
30:04 • 5min
12
O'Neill Cruz's Defensive Metrics Are Good
34:59 • 2min
13
The Rangers Win the AL Central
36:58 • 2min
14
John Singleton's Return to the Majors
38:45 • 5min
15
Baseball's Version of a Hockey Goon
43:39 • 4min
16
How to Charge the Mound in Hockey
47:10 • 2min
17
The Importance of Longevity in a Playoff Game
49:11 • 4min
18
The Benefits of Having a Dedicated Goon
52:43 • 2min
19
The Clock Is What Gets Them in the Door
54:27 • 2min
20
The Role of the Pitch Clock in Baseball
56:00 • 3min
21
The Positive Spin of the A's Numbers
59:23 • 4min
22
The Advantages and Disadvantages of MLB Rulemaking
01:03:14 • 3min
23
Steven Bralt on the Future of Pitching
01:05:50 • 5min
24
The Future of Baseball
01:10:58 • 2min
25
The Importance of Knowing the Type of Pitch
01:12:29 • 4min
26
How to Be a Better Umpire
01:16:41 • 5min
27
How to Fix Alec Manoa's Walk Rate
01:21:39 • 3min