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Joey Votto's Case for Cooperstown & A Closer Look at Park Factors for Pitchers

Joey Votto's Case for Cooperstown & A Closer Look at Park Factors for Pitchers

Update: 2024-08-22
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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Joey Votto's retirement and his case for Cooperstown, the Mariners' decision to fire manager Scott Servais, and a few park factors for pitchers -- including variations in mounds -- that can impact performances across different environments.Plus, they examine a few pitchers finding new levels in 2024 and try to determine long-term ceilings in search of unexpected aces.Rundown

1:04 Joey Votto Announces Retirement; Next Stop Cooperstown?

13:19 Mariners Fire Manager Scott Servais

26:08 Pitching Park Factors We Rarely Think About

40:56 Searching for Unexpected Aces Among Current Young Starters

52:26 Ryan Pepiot Discusses His Hard Breaking Ball

55:43 Spencer Schwellenbach’s Late Move to PitchingSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper 

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Joey Votto's Case for Cooperstown & A Closer Look at Park Factors for Pitchers

Joey Votto's Case for Cooperstown & A Closer Look at Park Factors for Pitchers

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