Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Effectively Wild Episode 2373: The Ballpark Panopticon

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Sep 11, 2025
Discover fascinating insights into the percentage of major leaguers in Hall of Fames while pondering Elly De La Cruz’s slump and Sean Murphy’s injury revelations. The hosts dive into the ethics of public shaming at ballparks and the complexities of sports injuries, challenging societal and cultural norms. They tackle the cultural implications of fan behavior and the troubling misconduct within the Tigers organization. Expect humorous banter and thoughtful analysis on the intersection of player performance and public perception.
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INSIGHT

Many Players Live In Local Halls

  • Many former major leaguers get inducted into local or minor-league halls of fame, reflecting varied measures of accomplishment beyond Cooperstown.
  • These local honors make sense because almost every big leaguer was elite at some earlier level, deserving recognition in smaller communities.
INSIGHT

High Peaks Raise Perception Of Regression

  • Elly De La Cruz's 2025 season feels disappointing only because his prior peak set sky-high expectations.
  • A four-win season can be excellent but still feel like stagnation when a player has elite tools and prior breakout performance.
ADVICE

Tell The Team When You’re Hurt

  • If a player is hurt but can still play, disclose it so the team can make informed decisions about rest and treatment.
  • Let the club decide whether limited availability or a short IL stint best serves both player health and team performance.
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