What to Watch in Spring Training Games, Two-Seam Fastball
What to Watch in Spring Training Games, Two-Seam Fastball  
Podcast: Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
Published On: Fri Feb 23 2024
Description: Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss an unusual day at Phillies camp, superstitious teammates, and what to look for in spring training games. Plus, they continue the deep dive pitching series with a detailed look at two-seam fastballs/sinkers, before discussing a few challenges organizations have getting coaching staffs on the same page in player development.Rundown1:38 A Rough Day in Phillies Camp7:26 What to Look For in Spring Training Games18:45 Reliever Usage in Closer Battles26:28 'Two-Seamer' v. 'Sinker'32:33 Good Two-Seamers & Newer Location Strategies37:39 An Ineffective Sinker48:35 Two-Seam Fastballs in Stuff+50:37 Organizational Philosophy v. Individual Approaches1:06:15 Viewer Q&AFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMayFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/r9u5jBvVSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.