How Many Pitches Could the Best Pitcher Throw?
How Many Pitches Could the Best Pitcher Throw?  
Podcast: Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
Published On: Thu May 14 2026
Description: Have you ever compared baseball to microtones? Neither had we — until today. The guys dive into the music of Angine de Poitrine to explore just how many pitch types a pitcher could realistically master. Then, Eno, Trevor, and DVR head behind the plate to break down the surprising development of Pirates catcher Henry Davis’ command model.Rundown:1:47 Bryce Miller is Back7:38 Cal Raleigh Placed on the IL8:16 Max Fried Exits with Elbow Soreness11:05 Robby Snelling to the IL13:12 Francisco Alvarez Likely Out Eight Weeks (Knee Surgery)15:05 Getting the Return Right: Coming Back from the IL20:17 Pitching & Microtones?27:00 Covering Everything: Having Pitches for All Situations35:36 Two Splitters? Roki Sasaki’s Attempt to Find More Options40:38 Nothing in the Middle? Empty Space for Cutters & Gyro Sliders44:44 Thinking About Development: Creative Solutions to Pitching Problems?52:00 Henry Davis’ Command ModelFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.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 SarrisWith: Trevor MayEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.