Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball Young hitters and their swing paths
May 28, 2025
The discussion dives into the mechanics and swing paths of young baseball hitters, highlighting emerging stars like Junior Caminero and their potential for growth. There's an emotional exploration of parents in youth sports, emphasizing the mental resilience needed for success. Hot and cold recovery techniques are reviewed, alongside critiques of the Rangers' performance. Comparisons of swing mechanics among notable players reveal key insights into swing efficiency and batting performance, providing valuable tips for fantasy baseball enthusiasts.
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Youth Baseball Pitching Story
- Eno Sarris shares his son's pitching experience at a youth baseball scrimmage.
- Despite nervousness, his son handled pressure well and even increased pitch speed after a tough hit.
Slow Breaking Balls Trick Batters
- Pitchers with slow, big breaking balls can trick batters into giving up on strikes.
- Executing these pitches well exploits hitters' assumptions and changes eye levels for success.
Jed Lowrie's Tough Return
- Jed Lowrie recounts his first at-bat after thumb surgery facing Clayton Kershaw.
- The experience was uncomfortable due to trust issues with the surgically repaired thumb.