Effectively Wild Episode 2187: It’s a Bold Strategy

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a genuine, no-foolin’ instance of “Strategy” (aka a mid-PA pitching change), Christian Walker ’s affinity for Dodger Stadium, a Triple-A Waxahachie Swap, the Nationals optioning EW legend Joey Meneses , the Marlins DFA’ing Tim Anderson , and the latest Royce Lewis injury, plus follow-ups about bullpen-cart-driver tipping and fan catches. Then (36:10) they bring on Patreon supporter Wayne Teeger to discuss responses to recent discussions about K-Zone, ABS, and the challenge system and answer emails about ABS at lower levels, broadcasts missing pickoff attempts, green-screen issues (and other ad problems) on broadcasts, whether the path a champion takes through the playoffs matters to fans, pinch-hitting to negate a mound visit, and tracking 10K games for pitchers. Next, they Stat Blast (1:41:13) about the most major leaguers ever to play for a non-major-league team, followed by (1:48:53) a Future Blast from 2187. Audio intro : Andy Ellison, “ Effectively Wild Theme ” Audio outro : Justin Peters, “ Effectively Wild Theme ” Link to “Strategy” game Link to Banda pitch Link to Lovullo clip Link to Ben on “Strategy” Link to Girardi on “Strategy” Link to Walker article Link to Twins Triple-A Swap Link to Ben on the Swap Link to MLBTR on Meneses Link to Ben on Meneses Link to Wood’s number tweet Link to MLBTR on Anderson Link to lowest wRC+ since 2023 Link to Ottavino video Link to bullpen-cart driver EW Link to O’s fan catch Link to O’s fan pitch Link to Lewis clip Link to Lewis quote Link to MLBTR on Lewis/Lee Link to Twins prospect list Link to Wayne’s LinkedIn Link to KBO ABS article Link to baserunning leaderboard Link to Giamatti Rhino scene Link to pitcher wins article Link to Stat Blast cover Link to 2024 Mexican League Link to 2024 Diablos Rojos Link to 2022 River Cats Link to 2013-14 Tigres del Licey Link to 2009 Bears Link to Kenny Jackelen’s Twitter Link to listener emails database Link to Future Blast wiki Link to Future Blast text Link to Rick Wilber’s site Link to Alan Smale’s site Link to Episode 2074 Future Blast Link to Episode 2093 Future Blast Link to Updike article Link to Williams HR video 1 Link to Williams HR video 2 Link to Gowdy call Link to Mays catch video Link to Future Blast sound samples Link to ballpark meetup forms Link to meetup organizer form Sponsor Us on Patreon Facebook Group Twitter Account EW Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki iTunes Feed (Please rate and review us!) Get Our Merch! Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source