Podcasts about xstats

Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) take questions from the listeners5:05 - Question from Jeff, is it time to give up on Matt Olson?17:00 - Is Pete Alonso a cut at this point for a non-contending team?25:04 - Should Freddie Freeman be viewed as a rental at this point if his price is around $50?31:17 - When do you decide to sell as a middle of the road squad?37:45 - How do you balance projections versus what you see with your own eyes?49:15 - What about xStats? Where do those factor in?56:36 - Chad delves into important Ottoneu deadlines related to drops and keeps.Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) take questions from the listeners5:05 - Question from Jeff, is it time to give up on Matt Olson?17:00 - Is Pete Alonso a cut at this point for a non-contending team?25:04 - Should Freddie Freeman be viewed as a rental at this point if his price is around $50?31:17 - When do you decide to sell as a middle of the road squad?37:45 - How do you balance projections versus what you see with your own eyes?49:15 - What about xStats? Where do those factor in?56:36 - Chad delves into important Ottoneu deadlines related to drops and keeps.Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

 Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) take questions from the listeners5:05 - Question from Jeff, is it time to give up on Matt Olson?17:00 - Is Pete Alonso a cut at this point for a non-contending team?25:04 - Should Freddie Freeman be viewed as a rental at this point if his price is around $50?31:17 - When do you decide to sell as a middle of the road squad?37:45 - How do you balance projections versus what you see with your own eyes?49:15 - What about xStats? Where do those factor in?56:36 - Chad delves into important Ottoneu deadlines related to drops and keeps.Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

Eno and DVR discuss Ronald Acuña Jr.'s massive improvement in strikeout rate as he continues to build a NL MVP resumé, and dig into other year-over-year risers and fallers in that category while trying to determine the future expectations for the biggest movers in both directions. Rundown0:49 Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Massive K% Improvement7:50 The Value of a Good Two-Strike Approach12:41 Other Hitters with Positive Gains in K%18:37 Selling Out for Power23:33 Giancarlo Stanton's xStats v. ROS Projections29:32 Improved K% and Weight on Future Projections33:47 Biggest Fallers in Strikeout Rate38:28 Luis Robert Jr.: Making a Fair Trade-Off to Max Out Power?46:58 Thairo Estrada's Uphill Battle to Stick in Everyday Role49:28 Brett Baty's Demotion55:34 xStats Remain Underwhelmed by Isaac ParedesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsGet 20% OFF with our code RATES at calderalab.com/rates to unlock your youthful glow with Caldera + Lab! #teamcalderaGive ZBiotics a try for yourself. Go to zbiotics.com/rates to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Ronald Acuña Jr.'s massive improvement in strikeout rate as he continues to build a NL MVP resumé, and dig into other year-over-year risers and fallers in that category while trying to determine the future expectations for the biggest movers in both directions.  Rundown 0:49 Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Massive K% Improvement 7:50 The Value of a Good Two-Strike Approach 12:41 Other Hitters with Positive Gains in K% 18:37 Selling Out for Power 23:33 Giancarlo Stanton's xStats v. ROS Projections 29:32 Improved K% and Weight on Future Projections 33:47 Biggest Fallers in Strikeout Rate 38:28 Luis Robert Jr.: Making a Fair Trade-Off to Max Out Power? 46:58 Thairo Estrada's Uphill Battle to Stick in Everyday Role 49:28 Brett Baty's Demotion 55:34 xStats Remain Underwhelmed by Isaac Paredes Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Get 20% OFF with our code RATES at calderalab.com/rates to unlock your youthful glow with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera Give ZBiotics a try for yourself. Go to zbiotics.com/rates to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR discuss the strong debut from D-backs pitcher Ryne Nelson before examining a few surprises on the xStats leaderboards including José Ramírez, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, Paul Goldschmidt, José Abreu, and much more. Rundown 4:06 Ryne Nelson's Debut 8:10 xStats Recalibrated for 2022 12:16 Making Sense of José Ramírez's xStats 15:59 Alex Bregman's Second-Half Rebound 21:27 Bo Bichette's Huge Monday; Slight Step Back in 2022 24:25 O-Swing% v. Great Hit Tools 30:59 What's Next For Paul Goldschmidt? 34:43 José Abreu's Lost Homers 42:21 Luis Patiño's Two-Strike Approach 52:41 Too Many Lefty Bats in Shallow Leagues? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe for $1/mo for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR discuss the strong debut from D-backs pitcher Ryne Nelson before examining a few surprises on the xStats leaderboards including José Ramírez, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, Paul Goldschmidt, José Abreu, and much more.Rundown4:06 Ryne Nelson's Debut8:10 xStats Recalibrated for 202212:16 Making Sense of José Ramírez's xStats15:59 Alex Bregman's Second-Half Rebound21:27 Bo Bichette's Huge Monday; Slight Step Back in 202224:25 O-Swing% v. Great Hit Tools30:59 What's Next For Paul Goldschmidt?34:43 José Abreu's Lost Homers42:21 Luis Patiño's Two-Strike Approach52:41 Too Many Lefty Bats in Shallow Leagues?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe for $1/mo for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) are joined by Pitcher List's Scott Chu (@ifthechufits) to discuss xStats and their limitations as well as the interworkings Scott's Hitter List. Get 10% off your first month of therapy on us! - BetterHelp.com/pitcherlist :30 Welcome Scott Chu 2:15 Steve on Scott's xStats take 7:13 How & why to be cautious 9:45 The Christian Walker Case Study 12:00 More context with xWoba 14:30 Pull rate factors & Juan Soto 18:10 xStats with “the new environment” 25:00 Using rolling charts 26:28 Inflated MLB-wide xBA 31:15 Cushion xStats analysis 33:40 xStats once “the shift” is banned 37:50 The Hitter List and how to use “lists” 42:30 How Scott makes “The Hitter List” 49:50 Balancing upside and track record 53:00 Understanding risers & fallers 57:00 Consider player “archetypes” 1:06:15 The List can help with trades Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Audacy | RSS Connect: Twitter | WinsAboveFantasy@gmail.com | Join PL+ Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) are joined by Pitcher List's Scott Chu (@ifthechufits) to discuss xStats and their limitations as well as the interworkings Scott's Hitter List. Get 10% off your first month of therapy on us! - BetterHelp.com/pitcherlist :30 Welcome Scott Chu 2:15 Steve on Scott's xStats take 7:13 How & why to be cautious 9:45 The Christian Walker Case Study 12:00 More context with xWoba 14:30 Pull rate factors & Juan Soto 18:10 xStats with “the new environment” 25:00 Using rolling charts 26:28 Inflated MLB-wide xBA 31:15 Cushion xStats analysis 33:40 xStats once “the shift” is banned 37:50 The Hitter List and how to use “lists” 42:30 How Scott makes “The Hitter List” 49:50 Balancing upside and track record 53:00 Understanding risers & fallers 57:00 Consider player “archetypes” 1:06:15 The List can help with trades Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Audacy | RSS Connect: Twitter | WinsAboveFantasy@gmail.com | Join PL+ Get PL+ and join our community!: https://www.pitcherlist.com/plus

John L enters the fray talking about Draft Champions and his xStats leaderboards

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: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

I am back at it with Todd Whitestone (@telestar7), recapping NFBC Main Event FAAB from the weekend of 5/1/22. **WITH SPECIAL GUEST JASON DUPONTE**. Jason is a big time fantasy baseball player and baseball fan. He talks about the NFBC community and what it means to him. xStats- do we use them and its level of importance in player evaluation how to relate high FAAB bids to draft day slot punting saves on draft day and starting 9 SP's a week! how leagues with overalls compare to high stakes leagues without overalls bench composition looking at standings and when to react to it FAAB review much more! Todd writes a weekly article on spstreamer.com. We cover the player movement from all leagues as well as the standings from leagues. You will find this pod to be beneficial in assessing market values for certain positional players that might be available in future free agency periods. Enjoy! Follow on Twitter @pullhitterpod @deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com Encouraging feedback and comments. Sports dialogue is the best, so tell me what's on your mind! Thanks for listening! If you feel so kind to show some support for the show that would be greatly appreciated! Ratings and reviews are much appreciated if you listen on a platform that allows that- Thanks! (send me a DM on Twitter for #pullhitterswag when you do!) If you enjoyed the remastered edition of Take Me Out To The Ballgame, that was done by my pal Mike Wrocklage and you can find his work under the name Wrack Attack on Spotify, Sound Cloud and Reverb Nation For inquiries on logo and web site design email rodeobot@gmail.com

Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@ChadYoung) do a little mock draft, but with a twist. Rather than drafting to build the best team, this draft is focused on keeper value. In this eight-round draft, players are taken with their current NFBC ADP attached with Chad and Pete trying to identify players who will be good keepers for 2023. The result is a combination of sleepers, breakouts, and other players who we expect to cost a lot more in 2023 than they do in 2022. Draft them now and you'll be thrilled to keep them next year. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. Timestamps: 2:09 - The rules for the draft 5:34 - With the first overall pick, Pete bets on a bounceback from Alex Bregman, whose current ADP may be an overcorrection. 8:34 - Chad looks for a breakout with his first pick, taking Alejandro Kirk and his elite batted balls and solid plate discipline. 10:59 - Fantasy managers seem to be waiting for Jorge Polanco to prove his 2019 and 2021 are legit, but Chad is happy to take him with his second pick. 13:23 - Another MI off the board, as Pete grabs Gleyber Torres (still just 25 years old) with his second pick. 17:35 - More youth for Pete, as he fills first base with Alex Kirilloff, who underperformed his 2022 xStats. 19:57 - Finishing up the third, Chad takes Andrew Vaughn, who was solid if not spectacular despite making the leap from A-ball all the way to MLB. 23:36 - Kirilloff vs. Vaughn: Who ya got? 24:47 - Chad adds some power with Rhys Hoskins, who showed improvement in 2021 and could be primed for a breakout. 29:28 - Will Smith slots in behind the plate for Pete - could he be C1 this year? 34:38 - Pete just can't quit Brendan Rodgers, but there are real reasons for optimism. 38:19 - Fresh off a strong finish (pre-injury), Blake Snell is Chad's pick at SP. 41:17 - Chad finishes off his pitching staff with Ken Giles, who was elite when we last saw him and has a path to saves. 44:47 - Pete goes deep into ADP to take Trevor Larnach. Larnach is risky, but he's also basically free. 49:08 - At the other end of the spectrum, Sandy Alcantara is far from free, but there's still room for him to be a great keeper at this cost. 52:12 - He's been freed from Tropicana Field, but Willy Adames still comes cheap enough that Chad sees a lot of keeper value. 55:28 - Chad's last pick is Alec Bohm, whose 70 grade hit tool is too good to keep performing so poorly. 58:30 - Pete finishes up with Devin Williams, who may not be a closer immediately, but has elite skills and could be a big win for a patient manager. 1:01:44 - LIGHTNING ROUND! Chad and Pete offer quick thoughts on players who weren't taken in the draft, but could have been: Carson Kelly, Chris Taylor, Oneil Cruz, Trent Grisham, Frankie Montas, Camilo Doval, Trey Mancini, Jeff McNeil, Corey Seager, Luis Robert, Ian Anderson, Mitch Garver, Ke'Bryan Hayes, and Garrett Whitlock Get PL+ and join our community: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@ChadYoung) do a little mock draft, but with a twist. Rather than drafting to build the best team, this draft is focused on keeper value. In this eight-round draft, players are taken with their current NFBC ADP attached with Chad and Pete trying to identify players who will be good keepers for 2023. The result is a combination of sleepers, breakouts, and other players who we expect to cost a lot more in 2023 than they do in 2022. Draft them now and you'll be thrilled to keep them next year. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. Timestamps: 2:09 - The rules for the draft 5:34 - With the first overall pick, Pete bets on a bounceback from Alex Bregman, whose current ADP may be an overcorrection. 8:34 - Chad looks for a breakout with his first pick, taking Alejandro Kirk and his elite batted balls and solid plate discipline. 10:59 - Fantasy managers seem to be waiting for Jorge Polanco to prove his 2019 and 2021 are legit, but Chad is happy to take him with his second pick. 13:23 - Another MI off the board, as Pete grabs Gleyber Torres (still just 25 years old) with his second pick. 17:35 - More youth for Pete, as he fills first base with Alex Kirilloff, who underperformed his 2022 xStats. 19:57 - Finishing up the third, Chad takes Andrew Vaughn, who was solid if not spectacular despite making the leap from A-ball all the way to MLB. 23:36 - Kirilloff vs. Vaughn: Who ya got? 24:47 - Chad adds some power with Rhys Hoskins, who showed improvement in 2021 and could be primed for a breakout. 29:28 - Will Smith slots in behind the plate for Pete - could he be C1 this year? 34:38 - Pete just can't quit Brendan Rodgers, but there are real reasons for optimism. 38:19 - Fresh off a strong finish (pre-injury), Blake Snell is Chad's pick at SP. 41:17 - Chad finishes off his pitching staff with Ken Giles, who was elite when we last saw him and has a path to saves. 44:47 - Pete goes deep into ADP to take Trevor Larnach. Larnach is risky, but he's also basically free. 49:08 - At the other end of the spectrum, Sandy Alcantara is far from free, but there's still room for him to be a great keeper at this cost. 52:12 - He's been freed from Tropicana Field, but Willy Adames still comes cheap enough that Chad sees a lot of keeper value. 55:28 - Chad's last pick is Alec Bohm, whose 70 grade hit tool is too good to keep performing so poorly. 58:30 - Pete finishes up with Devin Williams, who may not be a closer immediately, but has elite skills and could be a big win for a patient manager. 1:01:44 - LIGHTNING ROUND! Chad and Pete offer quick thoughts on players who weren't taken in the draft, but could have been: Carson Kelly, Chris Taylor, Oneil Cruz, Trent Grisham, Frankie Montas, Camilo Doval, Trey Mancini, Jeff McNeil, Corey Seager, Luis Robert, Ian Anderson, Mitch Garver, Ke'Bryan Hayes, and Garrett Whitlock Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

Eno and DVR unveil 'Eno's Hierarchy of Consideration' and discuss the role of Statcast in their smaller in-season lineup decisions, balancing xStats vs. ROS projections, the continued excellence of Framber Valdez, the relative struggles of Shane Bieber before he landed on the injured list, and more. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR unveil 'Eno's Hierarchy of Consideration' and discuss the role of Statcast in their smaller in-season lineup decisions, balancing xStats vs. ROS projections, the continued excellence of Framber Valdez, the relative struggles of Shane Bieber before he landed on the injured list, and more.  Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR discuss xStats and the limited appeal of using them for in-season evaluations while examining the first-half performances of Nathan Eovaldi, Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado and Anthony Rendon. Plus, expectations for Atlanta outfield prospect Drew Waters, Jackson Kowar's brief debut, and whether the time is right to pick up or target Logan Gilbert in a trade. Rundown2:18 Nathan Eovaldi & Pitcher xStats11:07 Sonny Gray, WTF?18:48 Nolan Arenado's Ugly xStats = Sell High?26:33 Is Anthony Rendon Broken Metronome?32:36 A Big Surprise in ROS Top-10 for Projected wOBA37:07 Expectations for Drew Waters?44:29 Jackson Kowar's Brief Debut57:41 Time to Target Logan GilbertFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss xStats and the limited appeal of using them for in-season evaluations while examining the first-half performances of Nathan Eovaldi, Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado and Anthony Rendon. Plus, expectations for Atlanta outfield prospect Drew Waters, Jackson Kowar's brief debut, and whether the time is right to pick up or target Logan Gilbert in a trade.  Rundown 2:18 Nathan Eovaldi & Pitcher xStats 11:07 Sonny Gray, WTF? 18:48 Nolan Arenado's Ugly xStats = Sell High? 26:33 Is Anthony Rendon Broken Metronome? 32:36 A Big Surprise in ROS Top-10 for Projected wOBA 37:07 Expectations for Drew Waters? 44:29 Jackson Kowar's Brief Debut 57:41 Time to Target Logan Gilbert Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno Sarris welcomes Andrew Perpetua, founder of xSTATS to the show. Andrew explains his unorthodox path into the Mets' front office after an accident kept him out of medical school. Eno and Andrew also discuss why he started xSTATS, what is the future of baseball research and where he's headed next.Rundown2:27 Andrew's education background and journey into baseball10:50 Realizing that the data is not perfect17:25 The three types of people that do baseball analytics21:12 How baseball front offices need to change31:45 What Andrew learned once he was "inside the game"34:00 Improving technology for visual tracking40:20 The next frontier is meshing all the technology together47:00 What's coming next for AndrewFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Perpetua on Twitter: @AndrewPerpetuae-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno Sarris welcomes Andrew Perpetua, founder of xSTATS to the show. Andrew explains his unorthodox path into the Mets' front office after an accident kept him out of medical school. Eno and Andrew also discuss why he started xSTATS, what is the future of baseball research and where he's headed next. Rundown 2:27 Andrew's education background and journey into baseball 10:50 Realizing that the data is not perfect 17:25 The three types of people that do baseball analytics 21:12 How baseball front offices need to change 31:45 What Andrew learned once he was "inside the game" 34:00 Improving technology for visual tracking 40:20 The next frontier is meshing all the technology together 47:00 What's coming next for Andrew Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Perpetua on Twitter: @AndrewPerpetua e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR discuss the start of the minor-league season, what they're looking for in prospects early in the year, the continued patience necessary with Wander Franco in redraft leagues, xStats outliers, and more. Rundown1:03 The Value in Starting Assignments14:58 Is Raw Power an Overvalued Tool?19:30 If You Think He's a Star....24:00 Trade for Floor, Draft Ceiling?33:07 Prospect of the Week!!!41:29 Eno Steals From DVR50:03 A Masterclass in Managing54:31 Matt Carpenter, Tommy Pham and xStats62:43 Is Alex Wood Back?66:21 A Surprising Change in Splits by PitchFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the start of the minor-league season, what they're looking for in prospects early in the year, the continued patience necessary with Wander Franco in redraft leagues, xStats outliers, and more.  Rundown 1:03 The Value in Starting Assignments 14:58 Is Raw Power an Overvalued Tool? 19:30 If You Think He's a Star.... 24:00 Trade for Floor, Draft Ceiling? 33:07 Prospect of the Week!!! 41:29 Eno Steals From DVR 50:03 A Masterclass in Managing 54:31 Matt Carpenter, Tommy Pham and xStats 62:43 Is Alex Wood Back? 66:21 A Surprising Change in Splits by Pitch Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Buffa, who you probably know from just about everywhere, joins this Conversation with (Ben) Cerutti. Buffa and Cerutti talk St. Louis South City roots, early season Cardinals baseball, lineup construction, those newfangled "xStats," and some St. Louis eateries. Where is that hidden gem of a BBQ restaurant?

The BullpenBros are joined by Rotowire's Jeff Erickson to discuss the Cincinnati Reds Bullpen in the Aftermath of Lucas Sims Injury, How Long Can You Wait to Draft a Closer and Still Feel Comfortable, In Season Strategies for FAAB and Waiver Wire Relief Pitcher Moves, Negro Leaguers from 1932, & xStats or Expected Stats 'In Focus.' Follow Jeff @Jeff_Erickson Follow Aaron @FantasyTriage Follow Nate @NateMarcum Follow Todd @Todd_Barns Find the fellas written content at FantasyInFrames.com, the PREMIER destination for fantasy baseball relief pitching news and advice! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A lot to cover on this podcast. First up, the lads discuss Joelinton and how to fix the problems they have. Then they pivot to a NUFC as a whole conversation and how to fix the team. (HINT: Sell the club, Mike). You will also hear Greg be a stats nerd and rant about xStats and lastly some Odds and Ends including the B.S. Meter. Follow us on Twitter @CHN_Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 40 profiles slugger Khris Davis, Cubs first basemen Anthony Rizzo, Cy Young winner Blake Snell and Astros co-ace Gerrit Cole. I also give some love to xStats.org’s detailed batted ball profiles in the Reach, Charles! segment. Can Davis hit .247 again? Will Rizzo’s power rebound? After league-winning performances in 2018, can Snell and Cole live up to their high ADPs? Players discussed: Khris Davis (4:10), Anthony Rizzo (19:31), Blake Snell (37:07) and Gerrit Cole (57:25). You can reach me on Twitter @BatFlipCrazy.

R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports came on to talk with us about the Rays recent usage of Sergio Romo as a starting pitcher. We talk about whether this concept will continue and if there may be other teams willing to try it out. We also talk with Anthony Rescan about his Baseball Prospectus Intern project for calculating surplus draft value. We threw in a handful of things we've learned over the last few weeks including tidbits about Kendrys Morales, Jordan Hicks, and the predictive value of xStats. How Sergio Romo and the Rays 'opener' strategy are impacting how pitching stats are tracked and viewed Kendrys Morales: An All-Time Unlikely Base Stealer by Mike Passador

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On Benched with Bubba EP95 Bubba will be joined by Bat Flip Crazy to talk about the latest in Fantasy Baseball news. They will go over his stats process, talk about some top StatCast performers and go over some players of interest.

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On Benched with Bubba EP95 Bubba will be joined by Bat Flip Crazy to talk about the latest in Fantasy Baseball news. They will go over his stats process, talk about some top StatCast performers and go over some players of interest.

Al Melchior has an action packed show starting off by discussing the humidor in Arizona and the effects it could have on the Diamondbacks. He is joined by Greg Jewett to talk Matt Olsen, J.T. Realmuto and more! Finally, Andrew Perpetua joins to talk xStats!  #FNTSYRadio #FNTSY #FantasyBaseball #Diamondbacks #MattOlsen #JTRealmuto #ZackGodley #ZackGreinke #RobbieRay #PatrickCorbin #TaijuanWalker #JakeLamb #PaulGoldschmidt Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about balding and baseball hairstyles (01:00), then bring on Kyle Boddy, founder of data-driven training facility Driveline Baseball, to talk about how independent instructors work with teams and college programs (03:45), how Boddy is trying to turn Driveline into baseball's DARPA (12:45), myths about baseball training (16:00), the future of biomechanics in baseball (24:00), and the latest on launch angle and spin rate (26:00). Then, they ask RotoGraphs writer and xStats founder Andrew Perpetua about Statcast's improvements and limitations (32:00) and how he uses Statcast stats to assess skill and project performance (34:00). They wrap up with a brief discussion about the struggle to stay curious about baseball (50:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about balding and baseball hairstyles (01:00), then bring on Kyle Boddy, founder of data-driven training facility Driveline Baseball, to talk about how independent instructors work with teams and college programs (03:45), how Boddy is trying to turn Driveline into baseball's DARPA (12:45), myths about baseball training (16:00), the future of biomechanics in baseball (24:00), and the latest on launch angle and spin rate (26:00). Then, they ask RotoGraphs writer and xStats founder Andrew Perpetua about Statcast's improvements and limitations (32:00) and how he uses Statcast stats to assess skill and project performance (34:00). They wrap up with a brief discussion about the struggle to stay curious about baseball (50:00).