Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss several potential 'Buy High' hitters, on the heels of very strong performances through the first two-and-a-half months of the season. Will C.J. Cron stay in Colorado beyond the trade deadline? Should you believe in Tommy Edman's step forward? Is Dansby Swanson likely to continue stealing bases at his current clip?Rundown-- Anthony Rizzo and Yankees Barrel Rate Risers-- C.J. Cron: Top-10 Player (So Far) in 2022-- Did DVR Whiff on Adolis García?-- Tommy Edman, 2.0?-- Dansby Swanson: 20+ Steals Coming?-- Other 'Buy-High' Bats to Consider-- Paying the Steals Tax?-- Will Smith is Underperforming his xStatsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsWatch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR are back to discuss a few major shifts in park factors thanks to a myriad of changes for 2022, why trusting smaller volumes of park data can be risky, and how it might be effectively leveraged despite limitations going forward. Plus, questions about rolling barrel rates, Corey Seager's lagging slash line, Freddie Freeman's missing homers, Ranger Suárez, Logan Gilbert, and more.Rundown-- Park Factor Changes -- St. Louis is Completely Different; Will It Last?-- How Might We Take Advantage of Parks Playing Differently?-- Rolling Barrel Rates; Recent Standouts-- Corey Seager's Disappointing Slash Line-- Freddie Freeman's Missing Homers-- Want to Make Sure You Get a Speed Ticket? Do This!-- Ranger Suárez & Logan Gilbert Mailbag QuestionsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com(Query referenced during show: https://atmlb.com/3QurM63)Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR is joined by Clay Link, Senior MLB Editor of RotoWire.com to discuss Vinnie Pasquantino, the pursuit of future value, avoiding prospect traps while taking appropriate risk with young players, and much more. Rundown-- Italian Breakfast or Italian Beef?-- What Matters to Clay When Seeking Future Value?-- Christopher Morel's Arrival-- Shifting K% Marks at Double-A for Elite Hitting Prospects?-- The New Cody Bellinger Baseline?-- Balancing Prospect Risk Appropriately-- Ezequiel Duran's Opportunity in Texas-- A 2022 Mulligan?-- Finding Joy in This Season's Cincinnati RedsFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Clay on Twitter: @claywlinkFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrise-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the challenging balance of giving young left-handed hitters ample opportunities against same-handed pitching, a few interesting power surges from hitters at Triple-A, pitchers that have underperformed through the first two months relative to the Pitching Plus model, and more. Rundown-- Jazz Chisholm Jr. v. Lefties-- Noise in the Very Limited Split Samples-- Jesús Sánchez & Growing Pains-- Nolan Gorman & Future Strikeout Rates-- Luis García and Triple-A Power Surges-- The Tigers' Lack of Hard Contact-- Pitching Plus Targets (Current Underperformers)-- Bat Fitting Like Golf Clubs?-- How Are Taylor and Tyler Rogers *So* Different?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss how the top of the draft board would look different today compared to the final ADP of 2022. How much would Vlad Jr. and Bo Bichette slide? Who would replace Walker Buehler in the Top 15 overall? And how much would Aaron Judge's injury history factor into his re-do ROS draft slot?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the disappearance of hitter's counts thanks to reduced fastball usage, hitters that are better equipped to take advantage of a more slider-heavy environment, struggling hitters that continue to lag in production as the end of May draws closer, and a few pitchers in need of adjustments due to poor fastballs. Eno's story about the loss of hitter's counts as fastball use changes: https://theathletic.com/3331525/Rundown-- Goodbye to Hitter's Counts-- Hitters With Good Results Against Sliders-- Good Against Sliders, Bad Against Fastballs?-- Struggling Bats: What To Do?-- Where Did Robbie Grossman's Power Go?-- Making Sense of Nelson Cruz's 2022-- Rebound Coming from Yasmani Grandal?-- Making Sense of Jeffrey Springs-- Fastball LaggardsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the ongoing challenge of finding common ground with in-season player valuations, the arrival of the annual 'Trade Itch', Tommy Edman's surprising start to 2022, the possibility of a summer home-run surge, and more. Rundown-- Finding Common Ground with In-Season Player Values-- Managing Ratios When Doing Well-- Dealing with Roster Surplus-- Tommy Edman's Great Start; Similarities to Ozzie Albies-- Joey Votto: Bat Change + Return to Health = Summer Turnaround?-- Gary Sánchez: Any New Adjustments?-- Expecting A Summer Home-Run Surge-- Ballpark Shadows; Advantages for Pitchers?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Matthew Liberatore and Nolan Gorman, Shane McClanahan's rise to 'ace' status, a few potential breakouts in progress, the value of xStats as a comparative tool, and more. Rundown-- Steps Forward From Josh Naylor & Manuel Margot?-- Hard-Hit Rate Laggards-- Nolan Gorman & Matthew Liberatore: Short-Term Expectations-- Pavin Smith & Willi Castro as Deep League Darts-- Shane McClanahan & Tarik Skubal Move Way Up-- Prospect of the Week!-- Using xStats as a Comparative Tool?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss ways to consider making adjustments for struggling teams now that the calendar has progressed to the second half of May. Plus, opportunities to find value with pitchers in unique roles, and reasons for optimism about Ke'Bryan Hayes' future power contributions. Rundown-- How to Fix a Struggling Squad-- Accepting a 'Sell Low' Situation-- Pitching Profiles to Target-- Stuff v. Role & Non-Closer Pitchers-- Felix Bautista's Future -- Ke'Bryan Hayes, Launch Angle & Future PowerFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.