How Many Pitches Could the Best Pitcher Throw?

Have you ever compared baseball to microtones? Neither had we — until today. The guys dive into the music of Angine de Poitrine to explore just how many pitch types a pitcher could realistically master. Then, Eno, Trevor, and DVR head behind the plate to break down the surprising development of Pirates catcher Henry Davis’ command model.

Rundown:

1:47 Bryce Miller is Back

7:38 Cal Raleigh Placed on the IL

8:16 Max Fried Exits with Elbow Soreness

11:05 Robby Snelling to the IL

13:12 Francisco Alvarez Likely Out Eight Weeks (Knee Surgery)

15:05 Getting the Return Right: Coming Back from the IL

20:17 Pitching & Microtones?

27:00 Covering Everything: Having Pitches for All Situations

35:36 Two Splitters? Roki Sasaki’s Attempt to Find More Options

40:38 Nothing in the Middle? Empty Space for Cutters & Gyro Sliders

44:44 Thinking About Development: Creative Solutions to Pitching Problems?

52:00 Henry Davis’ Command Model

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