Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR continue their position preview series in the outfield! With a slew of players carrying first and second-round Average Draft Positions -- and and significant influx of youth at the position, there are plenty of strategic approaches to consider. (Note: This is part one of a three-episode series focusing on the outfield)Rundown6:42 ADP Tier 1a (The First Rounders) -- Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Kyle Tucker, Corbin Carroll, Fernando Tatis Jr. *Mookie Betts, Julio Rodríguez28:33 ADP Tier 1b (The Second Rounders) -- Jackson Chourio, Yordan Alvarez, Jarren Duran, Jazz Chisholm Jr.*, Jackson Merrill & Ronald Acuña Jr.41:50 ADP Tier 2 -- Michael Harris II, Oneil Cruz, Wyatt Langford & James Wood56:38 ADP Tier 3 -- Teoscar Hernández, Lawrence Butler, Brenton Doyle, Seiya Suzuki, Luis Robert Jr. & Bryan Reynolds1:14:46 ADP Tier 4 -- Anthony Santander, Riley Greene, Cody Bellinger*, Christian Yelich & Spencer Steer*Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeShare your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Outfielders: https://forms.gle/59oP2HGp8nNXFcky6Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR catch up on recent baseball news including Roki Sasaki's decision to join the Dodgers, Tanner Scott's four-year deal with the defending World Series Champions, and Kirby Yates' recent addition to the same bullpen. Plus, Anthony Santander to the Blue Jays, a big international signing for the A's as Shotaro Morii bypassed the NPB draft out of high school in Japan to join an MLB organization, and a few mailbag questions following the first week of position previews.Rundown2:54 Roki Sasaki Chooses the Dodgers9:05 The Keeper/Dynasty League Outlook17:59 Tanner Scott Signs a Four-Year Deal with the Dodgers23:36 Joe Sheehan Highlights Baseball's Recent Parity31:50 Anthony Santander Joins the Blue Jays; More Additions to Come?37:38 Shotaro Morri Signs with A's44:31 Baseball Prospectus' New Arsenal Metrics57:43 Spencer Torkelson's Long-Term Value1:03:53 Nolan Gorman's Playing Time Projections1:09:32 Accidental Omission From 3B Preview: Max Muncy1:13:40 Dr. Tim Explains Loose Bodies to UsFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR continue their position preview series at catcher, where the league formats (one-catcher leagues v. two-catcher leagues) have a considerable impact on how to approach the group. Does William Contreras provide enough value over his position mates to justify at Top-30 overall ADP (in two-catcher leagues). Where is there value at the position, and which situations are better to avoid?Rundown5:38 ADP Tier 1 -- The William Contreras Tier12:07 ADP Tier 2 -- Yainer Diaz, Adley Rutschman, Salvador Perez, Willson Contreras, Cal Raleigh & Will Smith34:00 ADP Tier 3 -- Shea Langeliers, Logan O’Hoppe, J.T. Realmuto, Tyler Stephenson & Francisco Alvarez43:28 ADP Tier 4 -- Gabriel Moreno, Austin Wells & Keibert Ruiz52:19 ADP Tier 5 -- Sean Murphy, Iván Herrera, Connor Wong, Ryan Jeffers & Joey Bart1:10:12 ADP Tier 6 -- Alejandro Kirk, Bo Naylor, Patrick Bailey & Jonah Heim1:14:36 -- The Late, Late Catchers of Interest (Beyond Pick 300)Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeShare your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks at Catcher https://forms.gle/GSDeDsWFneu1zzfp9Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR begin this episode with a few memories of the legendary Bob Uecker, who passed away Thursday at 90 years old.The position preview series continues at first base, where top-end production remains, and middle-round players to avoid are aplenty.Rundown0:26 Remembering Bob Uecker7:18 ADP Tier 1 -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bryce Harper, Freddie Freeman & Matt Olson25:44 ADP Tier 2 -- Pete Alonso, Salvador Perez, Christian Walker & Josh Naylor35:07 ADP Tier 3 -- Cody Bellinger, Vinnie Pasquantino, Spencer Steer, Jake Burger & Triston Casas48:23 ADP Tier 4 -- Paul Goldschmidt, Luis Arraez, Michael Toglia & Yandy Díaz1:01:07 ADP Tier 5 -- Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Ryan Mountcastle, Michael Busch, Nathaniel Lowe, Andrew Vaughn, Rhys Hoskins1:21:16 -- The Late, Late First Basemen of Interest (Beyond Pick 300)Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeShare your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks at First Base https://forms.gle/Sdcq2uyi6TaUREjY8Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR continue their 2025 Position Preview series at third base. If the early-round options end up on the rosters of your league mates, which alternatives beyond the top-tier have the best chance to post similar production? Which players should you stay away from at their early draft-day prices, and which late options have the best paths to exceed expectations this season?Rundown1:40 ADP Tier 1 -- José Ramírez, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Riley, Rafael Devers & Manny Machado17:28 ADP Tier 2 -- Mark Vientos, Jordan Westburg, Junior Caminero33:33 ADP Tier 3 -- Jake Burger, Royce Lewis, Matt Chapman, Alex Bregman, Luis Rengifo43:04 ADP Tier 4 -- Eugenio Suárez, Alec Bohm, Isaac Paredes53:06 ADP Tier 5 -- Maikel Garcia, Matt Shaw, Nolan Arenado, Josh Jung, (Willi Castro), Connor Norby, Ryan McMahon & Christopher Morel1:05:33 -- The Late, Late Third Basemen of InterestFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeShare your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks at Third Base https://forms.gle/ppuuq3MmndRhijuG6Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR continue their 2025 Position Preview series at second base. Does Ketel Marte offer enough to target him as an early-round foundational piece? If you miss out on the other early options at the keystone, how long should you wait to address the position? Plus, which bounceback candidates and rookies make the most sense at a discount this year?Rundown1:32 ADP Tier 1 -- Ketel Marte Stands Alone5:48 ADP Tier 2 -- Jose Altuve, Ozzie Albies, Marcus Semien & Jordan Westburg22:10 ADP Tier 3 -- Luis García Jr., Brice Turang & Luis Rengifo34:15 ADP Tier 4 -- Bryson Stott, Luis Arraez, Andrés Giménez & Nico Hoerner44:30 ADP Tier 5 -- Zack Gelof, Maikel Garcia, Gleyber Torres, Willi Castro, Colt Keith, Brendan Donovan, Brandon Lowe, Jackson Holliday & Jonathan India1:01:52 -- Buying Into Jackson Holliday in Year 2?1:11:57 -- The Late, Late Second Basemen of InterestFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeShare your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks at Second Base: https://forms.gle/dfNAs4yZm81EgMPy6Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR begin their 2025 Position Preview series at shortstop! Are traps looming in Tier 2 for those who take the plunge? Is there enough value beyond the Top 100 overall and still have enough production at the position? Which later targets offer the most value?Rundown2:15 ADP Tier 1 -- Bobby Witt Jr., Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor & Trea Turner18:23 ADP Tier 2 -- Oneil Cruz, Corey Seager, CJ Abrams & Willy Adames37:12 ADP Tier 3 -- Matt McLain, Ezequiel Tovar, Anthony Volpe & Bo Bichette56:25 ADP Tier 4 -- Xander Bogaerts, Xavier Edwards, Ceddanne Rafaela, Masyn Winn, Jeremy Peña & Dansby Swanson1:18:33 ADP Tier 5 -- Zach Neto, Willi Castro, Tyler Fitzgerald, Trevor Story & Carlos Correa1:23:27 The Late, Late Shortstops of InterestFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeShare your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks at Shortstop: https://forms.gle/sRmzNmvjh7UHG6eF9Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Justin Verlander's fit with the Giants -- including the potential adjustments he could make to try and rebound from a down year in 2024. Plus, they look at Gavin Lux's outlook and ceiling following a trade to Cincinnati, a five-year extension for Brent Rooker, and mailbag questions about year-to-year inning projections and Blake Snell's case for 'Best Pitcher of the Decade' so far (2020-2024).Rundown1:16 Justin Verlander's Next (And Final?) Chapter in San Francisco9:29 How Good Is The Giants' Pitching Staff?16:37 Gavin Lux's Ceiling & Fit in Cincinnati21:12 Making Sense of the Reds' Depth Chart28:06 Brent Rooker Gets Extension with A's33:50 Other News & Notes48:36 Projecting Year-to-Year Innings Workloads1:00:37 Blake Snell: The Best Starting Pitcher of This Decade?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss their paths into becoming pitching nerds while pulling back to discuss the baseline metrics they care about, and digging into a few of the newer tools and numbers they utilize to analyze pitchers. Rundown7:45 What Are the Basic Things You Like to Know About Pitchers?13:33 Year-to-Year Correlations of Pitching Stats18:47 DIPS Theory & Other Changes Over Time29:37 The Rise of Deeper Arsenals34:58 Looking at Changes in Pitch Mix Over Time43:34 *Newer* Pitch Details to Consider: Vertical Break53:12 An Example of Seam-Shifted Wake58:54 A Few Other Tools From Baseball Savant PagesFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Hye-seong Kim's fit with the Dodgers after he signed a three-year deal with the club Friday, Mookie Betts' outlook as a first-rounder coming off of a relatively disappointing 2024 that included time on the IL with a wrist injury, Jarren Duran's surprisingly-low 2025 Steamer projection, and a few other mailbag questions including one about our previous wish for a 'player squishing machine'. #WeAreScienceRundown3:36 Hye-seong Kim Signs with Dodgers; The Depth Chart Gets More Crowded11:21 Will Mookie Betts Return First-Round Value Again in 2025?22:11 Charlie Morton Signs with Baltimore; Concerns About O's Rotation?30:03 A New Study Looking at UCL Surgery Recoveries36:27 Jarren Duran's 2025 Steamer Projection46:53 Contrarian Targets & Holds54:33 Playoff League Player Draft Approach59:43 The Player Squishing MachineFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.