New Stolen Base Rules and Stephen Vogt Interview

Eno and Al look at the potential impact of some of the new MLB rules on stolen base production. Eno also discusses the new rules and catcher preparation routines with former major league catcher and Mariners bullpen coach and quality control coach Stephen Vogt.

Rundown

0:21 Some big Rates & Barrels news

3:20 Summary of the new rules that could impact stolen bases

6:53 How much will the rules really help with steals?

9:23 What are the stolen base ceilings for Oneil Cruz and Trea Turner?

13:12 Will Eno approach drafting steals differently this season?

Eno’s interview with Stephen Vogt:

16:11 Stephen discusses his new position with the Mariners

17:30 Stephen talks about his daily preparation routines as a catcher

23:42 Stephen recounts his preparations for containing the running game

28:25 Eno and Stephen theorize about how teams will adapt to the rule changes

32:20 Stephen talks about his efforts to improve his ability to contain baserunners

37:09 Stephen anticipates more stolen base attempts in 2023

38:29 How much stealing should we expect during spring training?

41:07 Does Stephen like the pitch clock?

Stolen base expectations for:

42:49 Andrés Giménez

47:55 Xander Bogaerts

50:18 Wander Franco

52:32 Javier Báez

54:52 Jon Berti/Jorge Mateo

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