Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

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

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 &amp; Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper 
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Eno Sarris and Derek VanRiper, along with Trevor May and Britt Ghiroli, discuss advanced stats, strategy, prospects and more. From the first move of the Hot Stove season to the final pitch of the World Series, join us for year-round baseball talk.