About this episode
Eno and DVR discuss several struggling stars -- including a mix of hitters and pitchers -- the 'Sophomore Slump', an intriguing pitching prospect with very good command, and more. Rundown 4:29 Hitters Are Missing In-Game Video Availability 9:10 Swing Rate Variations Over Time 13:43 Kris Bryant & Long-Term Ailments 20:35 Making Sense of Adalberto Mondesi’s Ugly 2020 26:19 J.D. Martinez Bounceback Potential 30:33 Marcus Semien & Regression 37:28 Pete Alonso & ’Sophomore Slumps’ 44:03 Matthew Boyd’s Slide 47:41 Concerns About Luis Castillo’s Inflated WHIP 50:09 Flaws for Chris Paddack 53:41 Patrick Corbin's Step Back 55:54 The Sixto Sánchez Hype is Deserved 59:05 George Kirby, Ljay Newsome & Mariners’ Command-Heavy Prospects 64:42 Triston McKenzie and Fading Velocity Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.