Padres Hot Tub

Craig, Chris, and producer Raphie gather 'round the virtual amphitheater to chat with PHT Patrons about Japan's triumph in the WBC, Shohei Ohtani, the NPB, Juan Soto's obliques, and much more!

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Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed
Produced by Raphie Cantor

Episode 3 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Nick Martinez - the starter-turned-reliever-turned starter who could be an X-factor for the San Diego Padres in 2023.

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Nick Martinez's Baseball Savant page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/nick-martinez-607259?stats=statcast-r-pitching-mlb


Nick Martinez's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/nick-martinez/12730/stats?position=P


Hosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

After a slew of pessimistic news to temper the mood, Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor wax poetic about all the things that could go right this year for the San Diego Padres in 2023. It's the second part of the Spring Training Trilogy tradition -- the Optimism episode!


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Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed


Produced by Raphie Cantor

Episode 2 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Trent Grisham -- the elite center fielder and mystery behind the plate for the San Diego Padres.

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Trent Grisham's Baseball Savant page


Trent Grisham's Fangraphs page


Hosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

Craig and Chris gather on the Padres Hot Tub Discord to take patron questions about the World Baseball Classic, Fernando Tatis Jr., filling in the outfield, and much more!

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Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed
Produced by Raphie Cantor

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor take part in a tradition unlike any other. The annual PHT Doomsday show! What's the worst case scenario for the 2023 Padres? Listen in as the Hot Tub establishes its floor. PLUS: WBC updates and injury news shed light on roster moves to come.

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Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed

Produced by Raphie Cantor

Episode 1 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, breaks down one of the most exciting and evolving players on the San Diego Padres, Jake Cronenworth. Be sure to subscribe on Pads Above Replacement's channel to continue to hear the series!

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Jake Cronenworth's Baseball Savant page
Jake Cronenworth's Fangraphs page

Hosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

Craig, Chris, and producer Raphie talk with some fabulous PHT Patrons about the beginnings of the 2023 World Baseball Classic and some Spring Training storylines before discussing what the podcast's new North Star is.

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Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed

Produced by Raphie Cantor

Episode 1 of our newest show PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT will go live on this feed on Saturday -- but you can watch on YouTube now!

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Craig Elsten and Chris Reed go through the storylines of Spring Training thus far, and rank how concerned they are about some of the question marks. Then, they investigate the smoke around extension talks for Juan Soto and Josh Hader. Finally, a trivia question from PHT Discord member djames041.


Plus, look out for new PHT Podcast Network show PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT, from hosts Raphie Cantor and John Precoda. First episode on Jake Cronenworth comes out later this week.

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Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed
Produced by Raphie Cantor