A Memorable Night at Rickwood Field, the 2024 Run Environment & Bequeathed Baserunners

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss a few takeaways from Thursday night's game between the Cardinals and Giants at Rickwood Field, the 2024 MLB run environment and try to determine why scoring has fallen back to 2022 levels despite rule changes implemented last season to increase offense. Plus, they look at deep split stats for starters and relievers to take a closer look at inherited and bequeathed runners, and which pitchers battle back most often from difficult counts.

Rundown

1:34 Takeaways From Thursday's Game at Rickwood Field

8:16 The 2024 MLB Run Environment

13:29 Is Talent Being Maximized More Effectively Now Than Ever Before?

21:24 Eno Is Ready to Adjust the Mound

26:58 But, What is a Reasonable Adjustment

30:52 Looking at 3-0 Counts & Pitcher Mindset

44:27 Why You Should Care About Inherited & Bequeathed Runners

55:14 Relievers Adapting to Current Stolen-Base Environment

59:00 Bob Feller's Fastball

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