About this episode
Eno and DVR discuss several starting pitcher rankings issues -- including reduced expectations for Max Scherzer, Z-Contact% surprises, Aaron Nola's move back into fantasy ace status -- and the impact of groupthink on rankings. Rundown 1:36 Max Scherzer & Aging Aces 7:36 2020 Trevor Bauer is Baseline Trevor Bauer Now 10:44 The Influence of Groupthink On Rankings 14:35 Kenta Maeda: Top-15 Starting Pitcher 17:59 Aaron Nola: An Ace Again? 22:24 Other Top-End Starting Pitcher Risers 27:23 Z-Contact% Surprises 31:43 What Can Kevin Gausman Bring? 38:53 When Can Two-Pitch Starters Be Successful? 42:47 Command First Innings-Eaters 48:27 Ian Anderson & Effective Changeups 54:14 The Prospects Who Didn't Pitch in 2020 Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/week: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.