Miller v. Miller and April's Rising & Falling Hitters
Description
Eno and DVR discuss an excellent battle between rookie starters Bryce Miller and Mason Miller in Oakland on Tuesday night before a rookie pitcher installment of 'Would You Rather'. Plus, they examine some of the biggest risers among starting pitchers from the first month of the season.
Rundown
0:35 Mason Miller v. Bryce Miller
6:11 Would You Rather? Rookie Pitchers Edition
14:21 Per-Pitch Stuff+ Question
19:09 Hayden Wesneski's Low K%
22:16 Will Smith Takes Over As Rangers Closer
29:29 Shifting Toward Rostering Non-Closer Relievers?
35:55 April Risers & Fallers: Hitters
46:34 Jack Suwinski's Rise to Shallow League Relevance
52:48 Brandon Lowe's Elevated K%, Power Returns
57:47 Any Concerns About J.D. Davis & Michael Conforto?
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