Hey Fast Ball Talks community!
With the 2025 season on the horizon, there's a lot of buzz around the potential of various MLB rotations. Nick Pollack's latest episode of the Plus Pitch Podcast dives deep into every team's starting pitchers, and it got me thinking: which rotations are poised to surprise us this year?
Let’s start with some bold predictions. Do you think the Cincinnati Reds could emerge as a dark horse with their young arms? Or will the established powerhouses like the Houston Astros continue to dominate?
Also, how do you feel about the impact of advanced metrics like CSW (Called Strikes plus Whiffs) on evaluating pitchers? Are we overvaluing these stats, or are they the key to unlocking a pitcher’s true potential?
And what about the strategy of streaming pitchers? With the rise of two-start pitchers, do you think it’s worth the risk to play matchups week-to-week, or is it better to stick with your stars regardless of their opponents?
I’d love to hear your thoughts, experiences, and any insights you have on these topics. Let’s get the conversation rolling!
Hey Fast Ball Talks community!
With the 2025 season on the horizon, there's a lot of buzz around the potential of various MLB rotations. Nick Pollack's latest episode of the Plus Pitch Podcast dives deep into every team's starting pitchers, and it got me thinking: which rotations are poised to surprise us this year?
Let’s start with some bold predictions. Do you think the Cincinnati Reds could emerge as a dark horse with their young arms? Or will the established powerhouses like the Houston Astros continue to dominate?
Also, how do you feel about the impact of advanced metrics like CSW (Called Strikes plus Whiffs) on evaluating pitchers? Are we overvaluing these stats, or are they the key to unlocking a pitcher’s true potential?
And what about the strategy of streaming pitchers? With the rise of two-start pitchers, do you think it’s worth the risk to play matchups week-to-week, or is it better to stick with your stars regardless of their opponents?
I’d love to hear your thoughts, experiences, and any insights you have on these topics. Let’s get the conversation rolling!
