{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a1a4eb737caf8ca41879/69cf0396a3526290fb479d0f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Konnor Griffin Gets the Call & New Pitches That Have Our Attention","description":"<p>Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Pirates' promotion of top prospect Konnor Griffin (whose agreement to a nine-year extension was revealed after the episode was recorded), the long-term outlook on Shane Baz, how pitchers impact a hitter's bat speed, and new pitches that have caught our eye through the first week of the season. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rundown</strong></p><p>0:26 Baseball's Top Prospect Gets the Call: Konnor Griffin to Debut on Friday</p><p>3:54 Buying the Pirates? Will They Snap Seven-Year Streak of Losing Seasons?</p><p>8:31 Breaking Down Shane Baz's Extension with the Orioles: Five-Year, $56 Million</p><p>19:40 How Pitchers Impact a Hitter's Bat Speed</p><p>29:56 Does Fast Swing Rate Against Pitchers Tell Us More than Average Bat Speeds?</p><p>35:03 New Pitches: Pitchers With Better Outlooks Thanks to New Offerings</p><p>57:18The Rangers' Nacho Sombrero is Real?!</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social</p><p>Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.social</p><p><br></p><p>e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts: Derek VanRiper &amp; Eno Sarris</p><p><br></p><p>With: Trevor May</p><p><br></p><p>Editor: Jason Potere</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}