New Pitch Watch & Chasing Shapes

From Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball The Athletic

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another day of spring training news including a potential season-ending injury for Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott, Chris Bassitt to the Orioles, and (another) extension for Max Muncy with the Dodgers before discussing new pitches (Garrett Crochet's changeup!) and the challenge of pursuing ideal shapes while maintaining a group of pitches that complement each other to effectively get opposing hitters out.

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Rundown

3:21 Sebastian Walcott Injury, Chris Bassitt to Baltimore

8:26 Max Muncy Adds Another Year with the Dodgers

12:44 MLB Owners Vote to Enforce Box Rules for Base Coaches

17:37 New Pitch Watch: Garrett Crochet’s New Changeup

27:35 Building Pitches That Work, Beyond Chasing Shapes

40:58 Johan Oviedo & Cut-Ride Fastballs

53:28 Who Are You Watching Closely This Spring?

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