Pads Above Replacement

Episode 10 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Blake Snell -- the Padres starting pitcher with the greatest stuff this side of the Mississippi, but questionable control and evolving pitches which will dictate the next season and beyond for the southpaw.


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Blake Snell's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/blake-snell/13543/stats?position=P


Blake Snell's Baseball Savant page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/blake-snell-605483?stats=statcast-r-pitching-mlb


Intro song: "Destination" by Anitek


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Episode 9 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Juan Soto -- the Dominican God of Walks and potentially first half-billion dollar player in MLB history who currently patrols LF for San Diego Padres.

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Juan Soto's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/juan-soto/20123/stats?position=OF

Juan Soto's Baseball Savant page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/juan-soto-665742?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlb


Intro song: "Destination" by Anitek


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Episode 8 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers the Padres offense in April (pre-Mexico City) -- a dreadful beginning to what was promised to be one of the league's most electric offenses. But perhaps there's reason for hope?

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Intro song: "Destination" by Anitek
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Episode 7 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers the San Diego Padres catchers -- Austin Nola and Luis Campusano. What should the Padres do about this position that has long been a black hole?


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Austin Nola's Baseball Savant Page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/austin-nola-543592?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlb


Luis Campusano's Baseball Savant Page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/luis-campusano-669134?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlb


Austin Nola's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/austin-nola/15941/stats?position=C


Luis Campusano's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/luis-campusano/22217/stats?position=C


Intro song: "Destination" by Anitek

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Episode 6 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Michael Wacha -- a starting pitcher whose in the midst of a huge transition as he begins his potentially long stint in San Diego.

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Michael Wacha's Baseball Savant page

Michael Wacha's Fangraphs page

Intro song: "Destination" by Anitek

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Episode 5 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Ha-Seong Kim 김하성 - the fan favorite infielder whose future with the Padres in many ways remains uncertain.

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Ha-Seong Kim's Baseball Savant page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/ha-seong-kim-673490?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlb

Ha-Seong Kim's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/ha-seong-kim/27506/stats?position=SS

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Episode 4 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Xander Bogaerts - the newest Padres shortstop whose 11 year tenure in San Diego is opening up with a lot of question marks.

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Xander Bogaerts's Baseball Savant page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/xander-bogaerts-593428?stats=statcast-r-fielding-mlb


Xander Bogaerts's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/xander-bogaerts/12161/stats?position=SS


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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


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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


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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

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