Build-A-Pitcher: Our 2024 Pitching Traits Draft

In their final regular season livestream of 2024, Eno, Trevor, and DVR have a draft of pitcher traits, in hopes of honing in on the most important qualities for a pitcher to have as foundational skills. Plus, they discuss Kumar Rocker and 'The Death Ball' and whether the Splinker is actually a real pitch. This week's show will also feature a special edition of 'Name That Dude'!

Rundown
1:31 The Brewers Clinch Their Fourth NL Central Title in Six Season
5:55 Craig Kimbrel DFA'd By Orioles; Is He Cooperstown Bound?
15:42 Does Kumar Rocker Throw 'The Death Ball'?
28:18 Are Splinkers Real?
40:00 Build a Pitcher: Our 2024 Draft
58:26 Name That Dude!

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
With: Trevor May
Producer: Brian Smith
Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper
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