Shift Rule Winners, Breaking WAR & Superstar Fatigue
Eno and DVR dig into potential winners from the restrictions on shifting that will go into effect in 2023. Can José Ramírez become even more productive in batting average in the new landscape? Will teams swap defensive positions to counteract shift rules? How does Shohei Ohtani break WAR, and is 'superstar fatigue' a real thing?
Rundown
4:37 Searching Statcast for Potential Shift Rules Winners
10:51 José Ramírez: Slightly Higher Ceiling in 2023?
18:45 Will Defenders Swap Positions Regularly?
23:05 An Increasing Number of Multi-Position Players?
25:43 Are Any Player Types Susceptible to Lose Playing Time?
31:06 Will the Market Overcorrect for Players Losing Hits to Shifts?
39:06 Shohei Ohtani & Breaking WAR
52:12 Superstar Fatigue
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