What Information Do Hitters Want About Opposing Pitchers?

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a few injury-related news items including updates on Aaron Nola, Matt Chapman, Bryce Miller and Justin Martinez, plus a few surprises from The Athletic's (anonymous) 2025 MLB player poll. They also dig into information hitters might be interested in when preparing for a particular series, using Pete Alonso's new approach as inspiration for a theoretical matchup against the Astros.

Rundown

1:21 A Rib Cage Stress Reaction for Aaron Nola

4:15 Matt Chapman: Will See Hand Specialist This Week

10:19 The Athletic's 2025 MLB Player Poll

($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6406636

23:33 Managers That Players Want to Play For

30:15 What Information Do You Want About Opposing Pitchers?

37:46 A Game Plan for Pete Alonso v. Framber Valdez

47:59 Do Hitters Value Information About Usage Tendencies?

52:27 Hunter Brown and the Value of Two Very Good Fastballs

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