Breaking Down a Few Puzzling Pitchers

From Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball The Athletic

As the weather warms up, the guys are bringing the heat to some intriguing pitching storylines. Eno, Trevor, and DVR examine Tatsuya Imai's inconsistencies and Jake Bennett's promising start to his career. They also explore why Bryan Woo has been so much more effective at home than on the road, whether Brandon Woodruff can continue to thrive with a diminished fastball, and how pitchers can still succeed even without high velocity.

Rundown:

0:58 Brent Rooker’s Season is Over

6:16 Corey Seager Returns to IL

9:15 Ryan Helsley Injured

11:26 Tatsuya Imai: Extreme Command Fluctuations Continue

14:27 Jake Bennett: Seizing Opportunity in Boston

23:57 Is Regression on the Horizon for Jake Bennett?

26:08 Have Kyle Bradish and Trevor Rogers Found Something?

41:35 Bryan Woo: What Is Driving Road Struggles?

52:30 What Drives Pitchers’ Success When They Lack Top Velo?

1:03:02 Brandon Woodruff: It’s Extremely Difficult to Adjust This Well

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