Baseballogy

Baseballogy

By Drew Wilfahrt and Adam ScheidSportsScienceLeisureBaseball
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Baseballogy episodes

  • Episode 34 - I Don't Even Cano
    In this episode, Grant fills in for Adam as co-host with Drew. Grant and Drew discuss the latest news including the Robinson Cano suspension. They continue Mariner's chat by coming back to Mitch Haniger, who grant picked as his breakout player before the season. Later Drew and Grant discuss the best and worst parts about the Mariners and Twins seasons. As they move around the league, Drew and Grant discuss Sergio Romo starting for the Rays in back-to-back games, but only pitching one inning. they discuss an Aaron Hicks fun fact, and talk about Max Scherzer's early season dominance. Afterward, Drew does the fastest Twins beat ever, and quizzes Grant on Mookie Betts and Mitch Haniger. Finally, Drew covers Mike Trout Minute, and sticks up for Josh Hader.
    57 min
  • Episode 34 - I Don’t Even Cano

    In this episode, Grant fills in for Adam as co-host with Drew. Grant and Drew discuss the latest news including the Robinson Cano suspension. They continue Mariner's chat by coming back to Mitch Haniger, who grant picked as his breakout player before the season. Later Drew and Grant discuss the best and worst parts about the Mariners and Twins seasons. As they move around the league, Drew and Grant discuss Sergio Romo starting for the Rays in back-to-back games, but only pitching one inning. they discuss an Aaron Hicks fun fact, and talk about Max Scherzer's early season dominance. Afterward, Drew does the fastest Twins beat ever, and quizzes Grant on Mookie Betts and Mitch Haniger. Finally, Drew covers Mike Trout Minute, and sticks up for Josh Hader.

    57 min
  • Episode 33 - The Hardest Out
    In this episode Adam and Drew discuss a wide variety of news around the league including James Paxton's No-Hitter, as well as the (less cool) combined no hitter the Dodgers threw. They also cover Albert Pujols reaching 3,000 hits, and how the shift on Joey Gallo is becoming even more ridiculous. Later, they discuss whether the Braves are for real, and discuss an interesting opinion about getting hits in front of the pitcher's spot. In Behind Enemy Lines, Adam covers what has been a much improved Minnesota Twins ball club over the past 2 weeks, and then previews the next series against the angels. This week's quiz is all about favorite players, and Mike Trout Minute covers what may be the hardest out of 2018. After that, Adam putts pVal under the microscope, and sticks up for Dustin Fowler.
    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 32 - Jet Lag and Baseball
    In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss some of the top stories from the week including Ronald Acuña being called up to the majors, Shohei Ohtani tweaking his ankle, and Didi Gregorious sending balls into the stands. Later, they discuss the biggest upset in a baseball game in 11 seasons. Afterward, they round out the league banted by discussing some of the key injuries around the league. In Behind Enemy Lines, Drew and Adam go on a long run of sad Twins banter. The quiz this week is full of fun facts about no-hitters. In Mike Trout Minute, Drew tries to create the "Mike Trout Cycle." In Alphabet Soup, Drew breaks down the concept of "Selective Aggression" and why it is useful. Under the Microscope this week discusses a scientific paper on the effect of jet lag on baseball outcomes. Finally, Adam sticks up for Shawn Manaea, who threw a no hitter last weekend against the Red Sox.
    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 31 - We Don't Care
    In this episode, Drew and Adam banter abour the latest MLB news, like the Red Sox hot start, the Astros reclaiming their spot at the top, as well as managerial criticism (or lack there of). The close out general baseball by discussing some of the key injuries from the week, and then discuss the games in Puerto Rico this past week. For this week's quiz, Drew asks Adam about the Twins opening day lineup from 2011. Later, Drew covers Mike Trout's potential for even greater things this season. After, Drew and Adam combine Alphabet Soup and Under the Microscope to discuss how baseball should best rate and asess relief pitchers. Finally, Drew sticks up for Franchy Cordero, and discusses his game filled with the highest of highs as well as lowest of lows.
    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 31 - We Don’t Care

    In this episode, Drew and Adam banter abour the latest MLB news, like the Red Sox hot start, the Astros reclaiming their spot at the top, as well as managerial criticism (or lack there of). The close out general baseball by discussing some of the key injuries from the week, and then discuss the games in Puerto Rico this past week. For this week's quiz, Drew asks Adam about the Twins opening day lineup from 2011. Later, Drew covers Mike Trout's potential for even greater things this season. After, Drew and Adam combine Alphabet Soup and Under the Microscope to discuss how baseball should best rate and asess relief pitchers. Finally, Drew sticks up for Franchy Cordero, and discusses his game filled with the highest of highs as well as lowest of lows.

    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 30 - He's Just Like Babe Ruth
    In this episode, Adam and Drew banter about the cold weather postponing games. After, they discuss what's happening around baseball, including surprising division leaders in almost every division. Later, They discuss how Shohei Ohtani has been playing, and cover many other events from around the league including Max Scherzer stealing a base, Gerrit Cole's strikeout totals, and some weird plays like a 3-run sac fly. In Behind Enemy Lines, Adam discusses the few games the Twins have actually played, and Drew covers Miguel Sano's insane strikeout rate thus far. During this week's quiz, Drew asks Adam about total team stats through the first two weeks, and then jumps right into Mike Trout Minute. Later, Adam covers quality of contact in Alphabet Soup, and Drew puts the correlation of chewing tobacco and oral cancer Under the Microscope. Finally, Drew sticks up for Braves 2nd Baseman Ozzie Albies, and toots his own horn to close out the show.
    1 hr 27 min
  • Episode 30 - He’s Just Like Babe Ruth

    In this episode, Adam and Drew banter about the cold weather postponing games. After, they discuss what's happening around baseball, including surprising division leaders in almost every division. Later, They discuss how Shohei Ohtani has been playing, and cover many other events from around the league including Max Scherzer stealing a base, Gerrit Cole's strikeout totals, and some weird plays like a 3-run sac fly. In Behind Enemy Lines, Adam discusses the few games the Twins have actually played, and Drew covers Miguel Sano's insane strikeout rate thus far. During this week's quiz, Drew asks Adam about total team stats through the first two weeks, and then jumps right into Mike Trout Minute. Later, Adam covers quality of contact in Alphabet Soup, and Drew puts the correlation of chewing tobacco and oral cancer Under the Microscope. Finally, Drew sticks up for Braves 2nd Baseman Ozzie Albies, and toots his own horn to close out the show. 

    1 hr 27 min
  • Episode 29 - Early Overreactions
    In this episode, Drew opens up the episode with a LIVE Mike Trout Minute. After, Adam and Drew discuss some of the early season storylines and deliver thei "early overreactions." These include discussion about the best team in baseball, the Astros, as well as some other players and teams. Later, they debate over the merits of Gabe Kapler's decision to remove Aaron Nola in his first start. After more discussion about players of the week, Shohei Ohtani, and an update on Dinelson Lamet, Adam discuss the results of the Twins first series, and covers the ups and the downs. Drew puts the fly ball revolution back under the microscope and pulls up the stats on launch angle, fly ball rate, and strikeout rate to discuss the continued push for terminal outcomes, and fewer balls in play. Finally, Drew sticks up for Matt Davidson, who hit 3 HR on opening day, and discusses a weird exit velocity fact about each.
    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 28 - Under The Microscope
    In this episode, Adam and Drew break into midseason form as they transition from the offseason, and take a look at the season that starts on THURSDAY. They start by discussing recent signing from around the league including Alex Cobb, and Scott Kingery's extension. Later, they cover some recent injuries to higher profile players like Madison Bumgarner, Ichiro, and Greg Bird. In Behind Enemy Lines, they discuss the impact of Miguel Sano not being suspended, and where they stand after the decision by MLB. Mike Trout Minute wraps up Spring Training and Drew tries rto make a prediction for Trout's upcoming season. After that, Drew and Adam make picks on "Players to Watch" and "Teams to Watch. Later, Adam puts the effect of temperature on muscles under the microscope. Finally, Drew covers tOPS+ in Alphabet Soup, and sticks up for Dan Vogelbach, an unexpected piece of the Mariners roster as spring camp closes.
    1 hr 16 min

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