Pelotero Podcast

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Moving Mounds Back, Kole Calhoun Fan Moment, DeGrom GOAT, UFC Talk Apr 28, 2021

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1:20 - Should the mounds be moved back to counter the recent increase in velocity? Would this be a good thing for the game and what are some of the consequences of a change this big?

15:20 - Kole Calhoun had an awesome fan interaction this week. The guys discuss the roles of the players in creating special moments with fans.

18:49 - Texts from high school/college hitters - Chris shares some of the ridiculous texts he has gotten in the past few weeks.

24:11 - Is Jacob DeGrom the greatest pitcher of all time? It sounds crazy…but is it?

30:50 - Quick Hits: Arkansas homer, Randy Arozarena play, More Dodgers Padres, Corbin Burnes insane K/BB ratio

42:10 - Post Show: Reactions to UFC 261, the first UFC card Bobby has ever watched

Dodgers Padres, 7 Inning Games, Super League for Soccer, Jake Paul Throws Bombs Apr 20, 2021

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1:38 - Reactions to the AWESOME Padres vs. Dodgers weekend series

7:11 - Was Profar’s swing in the Saturday game actually a catchers interference? Or is Kershaw right that it was a “bullsh*t swing”?

11:24 - CC Sabathia thinks that all MLB games should just be 7 innings now. Is he onto something?

18:17 - The guys talk about for formation of the Super League in European soccer and Chris talks about his experiences living over there and how European sports are different from US sports.

30:58 - Young players are tearing up the league right now. The guys touch on Bo and Vlad, Acuna, and Alex Verdugo and talk about why there is so much young talent right now.

40:40 - Post Show - How much money would you need to box Jake Paul?

Are Baseball Players the Best Athletes, When is it Real, Akil Baddoo, Nelson Cruz's Immortality Apr 12, 2021

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1:50 - Masters Sunday Recap

5:52 - Buxton and Acuna are the two best athletes in baseball right now…are baseball players the best athletes on the planet?

8:46 - Reactions to Michael Conforto leaning into a pitch to win a game

12:00 - Some discussion about the strategy of the new extra innings rule

18:20 - Christian Vasquez’s emergence as a borderline star player and a leader for the Boston Red Sox

23:04 - When is it real? At what point in the season does it go from a hot stretch to just being good?

28:30 - Akil Baddoo talk and his BIG jump from High A to the big leagues

33:44 - Reds talk: their offense has been on fire, are they for real?

38:13 - Post Show: Is Nelson Cruz immortal? Is he a hall of famer? Some inside talk about the MLB’s flawed drug testing as well

Opening Weekend Observations, How to Watch Baseball, College Hitter Panic Apr 06, 2021

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2:06 - Observations from the first few days of the 2021 MLB season. Old guy homers, Babe Ohtani, Mercedes etc.

12:32 - How do you watch a baseball game? What things do you look at specifically to be a critical viewer and learn from the game?

17:35 - What are the biggest differences in defense in professionals vs. amateurs? Specifically in the infield

21:40 - Lindor get his bag! What makes this dude special and what kind of player does he look like at age 38?

27:54 - How do we feel about pitchers being pulled during no-hitters early in the year? Jack Leiter, Jose Berrios, Corbin Burnes

36:07 - Post Show - Some thoughts on March Madness and then Chris explains why college hitters have been bothering him lately.

Opening Day Stories, Should Jack Leiter Stop, Slumps Are a Choice Mar 31, 2021

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0:40 - Early National League predictions in opening week

2:43 - Best opening day stories as a player or a fan

9:30 - The risks of hustle plays…Tatis hustling in spring training, Eloy HR Rob injury, bunting down 18-0

12:50 - Players and teams to watch this year + a sidetrack about the growth of women’s sport

24:36 - American League predictions

30:36 - College sports vs professional sports: How is the speed of the game different?

38:30 - A discussion on slumps: Slumps are a choice

43:35 - Jack Leiter continues to shove. At this point why is this dude even still in college? What more does he have to show?

50:40 - Post Show - AL and NL MVP picks for the 2021 season

Vandy Pitchers Rolling, Lessons From Spring Training, March Madness Mar 23, 2021

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2:00 - The guys discuss Vanderbilt’s front-line starting pitchers, Jack Leiter’s no-hitter, and whether or not they are big league ready right now. What steps do they still need to take to have success in the MLB?

13:23 - Is Spring Training performance for hitters any indication of what their in season performance will look like? The guys discuss some examples of players off to hot starts and the factors that go into whether or not they will have a good season.

27:30 - Advice for high school and college players: Lessons Chris learned in his Spring Training/Preseason experiences

35:56 - March Madness reactions: Is it like baseball where the team that wins is the one that doesn’t poop down their leg?

43:54 Post Show - What is the best bus movie for college road trips?

College Hitter Therapy, Landon Sims Dominance, Best Response on Twitter Mar 16, 2021

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0:33 - Introduction - Recap of the weekend and the college baseball games that Chris attended.

5:38 - College Hitter Therapy: The guys take anonymous players with 2 different stat lines and situations and talk through what the players might be going through emotionally and give them advice moving forward.

18:16 - The guys discuss college pitcher Landon Sims who currently has 30Ks in 11.2 innings.

22:27 - Luis Guillorme has a 22 pitch at bat against Jordan Hicks in a spring training game.

31:47 - Post Show - Tatis scores on a popup to second in a spring training game, and Bobby shares his favorite twitter response from the questions he has been asking every night.

Spring Training Poop Schedules, Hunter Green and Pitcher Velo Bump, College Baseball Hype Mar 09, 2021

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0:00 - Intro: The importance of baseball poop schedules?

4:10 - Hunter Green demon pitch and the general velo bump across college and pro baseball - Will we see higher outputs increase or the velo floors rise?

19:25 - Response to Jeff Leach’s tweet about velos rising in youth baseball, leading into Chris describing playing amateur baseball in Italy.

26:09 - Recapping some twitter questions for the week. Who are the most skilled/talented players of all time? Who has the most impressive BP of all time?

42:28 - Post Show: Jose Iglesias infield wizardry and why the best catcher of all time conversation is so weird: some solid late night ramblings for anyone who makes it to this point.

College Ejections and Walkoffs, Groundouts vs Strikeouts, JD Martinez Comeback Mar 01, 2021

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1:24 - Gonzaga Pitcher ejected for using a sticky substance while the team was up 11-1. What is the state of using illegal substances in college baseball?

13:37 - The Situation Room - New segment where we break down the intricacies of an in game situation. This week we talk about Oklahoma State’s walkoff hit against Illinois State.

22:06 - Red’s Pitching Coach quoted saying “I’d rather have a swing and miss than a groundball.”The guys discuss.

26:05 - The guys discuss JD Martinez coming back motivated and responding to a rough showing in 2020.

35:42 - Post Show: What are the most lopsided game losses you ever experienced?

Baseball Season Begins! Spring Training, College Openers, Tatis Gets Paid Feb 22, 2021

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2:12 - Pitchers and catchers have reported to Spring Training. Chris talks about what its like to report in early spring training at the MLB level and what its like to prepare for the incoming season.

11:04 - The college season begins! The guys hand out advice for freshmen playing in their first games and talk about what it might be like coming back after a large part of last season was cancelled.

17:57 - The guys react to the Fernando Tatis Jr. extension, what it means for him, the Padres, and the future stars of baseball moving forward.

27:37 - Reaction to FAU freshman Caleb Pendleton hitting two grand slams in the same inning of his first college game

35:25 - The guys discuss the video with Mike Yastremski and Hunter Pence that was going around, and talks about how that kind of discussion should be the norm.

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