Where Did All The Hall of Fame Pitchers Go?
Episode Description
In the past former players have often stepped into executive roles after their playing careers. Sam Flud, Vice President and General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, discusses why this phenomenon often occurs.
ABOUT THE EPISODE How should baseball evaluate greatness in the modern analytics era? Jay Jaffe, Senior Writer for FanGraphs, discusses how analytics have changed Hall of Fame debates, why certain legendary pitchers remain overlooked, and how evolving player usage is reshaping Cooperstown standards. The conversation also explores MLB season storylines, the Dodgers’ long-term strategy, baseball analytics, and the future of player evaluation.
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Brief Summary
Starting pitchers face Hall of Fame challenges due to changing workloads and shorter careers.
Key points
- The Crisis in Starting Pitching. Starting pitching is facing a crisis with shorter careers and increased injuries.
