Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Effectively Wild Episode 2076: Plunk Me Twice, Shame on You

Oct 25, 2023
Discussion on ALCS and NLCS games, including Adolis García's heroics and the Rangers defeating the Astros. Critique of MLB's handling of Bryan Abreu's suspension and Craig Kimbrel's career. Reactions to the Giants hiring Bob Melvin as their manager.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
Analyzing a Player's Performance in the Postseason
04:34 • 20min
3
Intentional Pitching and Consequences
24:10 • 15min
4
The Astros' Behavior and Controversy
39:31 • 20min
5
Analyzing Pitching Plans for the World Series
59:26 • 27min
6
The Fan Experience and Managerial News
01:26:55 • 5min
7
The Plausibility of a Picture with Two Right Hands and its Impact on Pitching Mechanics
01:31:52 • 2min
8
Discussing hand categorization and appreciating Jim Abbott
01:33:44 • 2min