About this episode
Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss a story from David Adler of MLB.com about Aaron Judge's batting stance adjustments throughout an elite calendar year at the plate. Plus, they look at four hitters off to great starts to determine if there is more than just a fast start under the hood. Join Our Six Picks Group -- Session 2 begins Thursday May 1st! https://ottoneu.fangraphs.com/sixpicks/league/67 (password: froggy) David Adler's Batting Stance Breakdown for Aaron Judge: https://www.mlb.com/news/aaron-judge-batting-stance-change-statcast-breakdown Rundown 2:44 Aaron Judge's Changing Stance Around Massive Year 15:15 Building a Breakout, Jacob Wilson? 25:30 Jung-Hoo Lee: Producing Despite Dip in Bat Speed 33:52 Jonathan Aranda: Setting In for Big Year in Tampa? 46:39 Cedric Mullins: A Second Breakout at 30? Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.