Elbow Trouble for an Ace & The Importance of Contact Point
Podcast: Rates & Barrels: A show about BaseballPublished On: Thu Mar 05 2026
Description: Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss an elbow injury that has bothered Hunter Greene since the end of last season, another positive PED test for Jurickson Profar, Starling Marte's fit in the Royals' outfield mix, and the importance of contact point as more swing metrics enter the public sphere -- including max bat speed. Rundown1:28 Does A 52-Yard Hole-In-One Count? 4:31 Hunter Greene: Will Have Elbow Evaluated 10:42 Jurickson Profar: Suspended 162 Games for Second Positive PED Test 16:33 Starling Marte’s Fit in Kansas City 22:35 Max Bat Speed & The Impact of Contact Point 34:55 Fixing Mechanics in a Controlled Environment 48:20 Jed & Eno: Commish for a Day, Rebuilding Spring TrainingFollow 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 SarrisWith: Jed LowrieEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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