{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a1a4eb737caf8ca41879/6a90b6d106cfbc260a1548b3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Which Rookie Pitchers Are Future Aces?","description":"<p>Should MLB create a Rookie Pitcher of the Year award? DVR, Eno and Trevor May break down baseball’s best rookie pitchers, including Nolan McLean, Parker Messick and Payton Tolle, before searching deeper for young arms who could become impact starters, closers and fantasy baseball breakouts in 2027.</p><p><br></p><p>Parker Messick is putting together a historically impressive rookie season for the Guardians. Payton Tolle offers a different profile for the Red Sox. With more traditional high-end velocity and a polished presence on the mound. In the National League, Nolan McLean has answered some of the biggest questions surrounding his arsenal.  Could increased changeup usage unlock another level for the Mets right-hander?</p><p><br></p><p>The crew also examines Logan Henderson's unusual combination of below-average velocity, strike throwing and swing-and-miss ability before diving into the next group of intriguing young pitchers. Walbert Ureña, Didier Fuentes, Bradgley Rodríguez, Blade Tidwell and Connor Prielipp all present different questions about command, pitch shape, sequencing and future roles.</p><p><br></p><p>Rates &amp; Barrels is your home for MLB analysis, advanced stats, pitching development, fantasy baseball and everything happening around Major League Baseball with Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris and Trevor May.</p><p><br></p><p>Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!</p><p><br></p><p>First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026</p><p><br></p><p>Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social</p><p><br></p><p>e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com</p><p>Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe</p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts: Derek VanRiper &amp; Eno Sarris</p><p>Contributor: Trevor May</p><p>Executive Producer: McEnroe Francis</p><p>Editor: McEnroe Francis</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 — Should MLB Have a Rookie Pitcher of the Year?</p><p>08:22 — Parker Messick vs. Payton Tolle</p><p>09:10 — Messick’s Historically Good Rookie Season</p><p>14:48 — How Good Can Payton Tolle Be?</p><p>19:18 — Nolan McLean’s Rookie Season</p><p>19:38 — Has McLean Answered the Lefty Question?</p><p>27:44 — The Logan Henderson Puzzle</p><p>35:20 — Rookie Pitchers to Watch for 2027</p><p>35:25 — Walbert Ureña’s Breakout Season</p><p>48:52 — Didier Fuentes’ Unusual Arsenal</p><p>55:01 — Could Bradgley Rodríguez Become a Starter?</p><p>1:01:42 — Connor Prielipp’s Next Step</p><p>#MLB #Baseball #MLBRookies #RookieOfTheYear #RatesAndBarrels</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}