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The Sweet SpotS1:EP3 - Deciphering NCAA Data w/ Matt RiebesellJake and Mark sit down with Matt Riebesell (@riebs9), Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Franklin & Marshall. Matt has been a coach at the D1 to D3 levels during his coaching career. We discuss the utilization of data at the NCAA level and focus on key attributes that Matt looks for as a recruiter. (0:00) Intro(2:23) Matt’s Career Path(6:50) Evolution of Data in College Baseball(10:58) Making Decisions with Minimal Data (13:02) Recruiting Catchers (17:58) Offense vs. Defense (24:12) Velocity vs. Movement in Recruiting and Coaching (27:52) Discrepancies in...2024-01-1734 min
The Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinLOL MetsThe guys talk about the controversies surrounding the New York Mets and why booing your fans is probably not the best idea if you're an underperforming player.
Originally recorded September 1, 2021
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2021-09-1418 min
The Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinDeal, or No Deal?With newcomer Joel Langstein filling in for Riebs, the guys discuss the MLB Trade Deadline. Some trades already in the books, others are sure to be made before the official deadline (July 30th at 4pm), and the pennant chase gets started with a bang.
Will your team make a deal? Let us know who's on your team's wish list by hitting us up @batterypod!
Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes (CC BY 2.0) 2021-07-3024 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinA Sticky SituationJake, Matt and Max discuss the revelation in MLB that pitchers have been using foreign "sticky" substances and give their thoughts on the league's sudden response.
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2021-06-2425 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinDynamic DuosFrom Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig to Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, Major League Baseball has seen its share of legendary "Dynamic Duos." Jake and Matt discuss their personal favorites from today's game and the impacts they're making on the diamond.
Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes (CC BY 2.0)2021-06-0615 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinNo-Hitter SeasonIn this short MLB season so far, the rare feat of a no-hitter has become, well, not so rare. Jake and Matt discuss the changes in hitting and pitching that have resulted in a lack of offense around the league, as well as the spate of Mets injuries. Plus, a fun fact that'll bring you back to the early 1900's!
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Sound FX: Thunder created by Grant Evans, used with CC BY 3.0 license. 2021-05-2922 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinFeat. Chicago White Sox Analyst Wataru AndoFor quite some time, Jake and Matt have been going at each other on this show about the role of analytics in baseball. Actual MLB analyst Wataru Ando of the Chicago White Sox joins The Battery to settle the debate.
Originally recorded May 5th, 2021.
Intro/Outro Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes (CC BY 2.0) 2021-05-0827 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinBenchedWith Max riding the pine, Matt and Jake talk about the dominance of Jacob deGrom and shine the "Battery Sports Spotlight" on some early surprises and the best moments of the past week in baseball.
Originally recorded April 24, 2021
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2021-04-2828 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinA Day to RememberThe guys discuss Jackie Robinson Day and the late pioneer's legacy on and off the field. They discuss Carlos Rodon's near-perfect game and its place in the White Sox' illustrious no-hitter history. And they introduce two new segments: Would You Rather, and The Battery Spotlight.
Originally recorded on April 15, 2021
Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes (CC BY 2.0) 2021-04-1926 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinClosers Have Jobs, TooThe guys recap the first week-plus of the MLB season, including Joe Musgrove's historic no-hitter, Shohei Ohtani's dual strike threat, and Jacob deGrom's stellar start (surprise, surprise). Coach Riebesell argues with Jake over the strategy of leaving in or taking out a pitcher, and the enduring role of set-up guys and closers.
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Originally recorded April 11, 2021.
Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes (CC BY 2.0)2021-04-1534 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinOpening Day Is HereAs MLB Opening Day approaches, Jake, Matt, and Max discuss the rules changes being tested out across the minor leagues and make their opinions known on the very high-profile Francisco Lindor extension talks. Recorded March 31, 2021.
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Producer's Note: Shortly after recording the episode, we at The Battery learned that Francisco Lindor reached an extension agreement with the New York Mets for 10 years/$341 million. It is the largest contract for a shortstop in MLB history, and the largest-ever deal offered by the Mets franchise. 2021-04-0242 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinSpring Training Is In The AirMLB will observe Lou Gehrig Day on June 2nd in honor of the Yankee slugger and in awareness of ALS (aka Lou Gehrig's Disease). Mickey Callaway is in hot water. And Yoenis Cespedes (remember him?) held a showcase in Florida to prove he can still hit...2021-03-1022 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinWoof WoofThe guys discuss Trevor Bauer signing with the Dodgers, what to make of the Hall of Fame, Matt gives a fiery take during "Get It Off Your Chest," and Jake doesn't understand Smart TVs. Plus, Max's dog joins the conversation. Music: Barricade by Scott...2021-02-0730 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinThe Best of BaseballWith the offseason winding down and Spring Training just a couple of weeks away, Jake, Riebs and Max warm up for the 2021 season and discuss the many legends baseball lost in 2020. Rest assured, heaven can field an All-Star lineup. Music: Barricade by...2021-02-0231 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinWe Have a ChampionThe guys discuss the end to the 2020 MLB season, the Dodgers' World Series championship and the overdose of analytics that has taken over the game. Plus, is Mookie Betts on the same level as Mike Trout? Originally recorded September 29, 2020.Music:...2020-10-3134 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinOctober BaseballOn the eve of the Fall Classic, the guys recap the MLB postseason so far, offering their thoughts on the matchups they've seen so far and what they expect as the Dodgers and Rays play for the title. Recorded Monday, October 19, 2020Music: Barricade by...2020-10-2021 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinPennant FeverJake and Matt break down the MLB postseason picture, and Max makes a surprise appearance from "behind the glass" as the guys make their case for the tight NL Cy Young Award race. Music: Barricade by Scott Hamilton, used with Creative Commons 2.0 license.2020-09-2735 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinUnwrittenThe guys play "Fair or Foul" on baseball's unwritten rules and whether they're too ridiculous, arcane or obstructive to MLB's progress as a sport.2020-09-0327 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinSurprise!Matt gets caught off guard when Jake goes rogue and tries to school him at his own game. Originally recorded August 12, 2020. Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes used with CC 2.0 license2020-08-2016 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinBring The HeatThe guys take stock of the season a quarter of the way through, discuss the Astros' first big tussle, and get into a heated debate about starting pitchers not going deep into games. Originally recorded August 11th, 2020. Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes...2020-08-1530 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinThe 60-Game Sprint Reaches a HurdleIs the MLB season in jeopardy? Plus, Matt and Jake go fair or foul on Joe Kelly's 8-game suspension and discuss the optics of Yoenis Cespedes' opt-out. Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes used with CC 2.0 license2020-08-1125 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinTwo Claps For YouJake and Matt discuss the best and worst from the first week of MLB's "60-game sprint" and introduce their new segment "Two Claps for You." Plus, the guys discuss the Marlins' coronavirus outbreak. Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes used with CC 2.0 license2020-08-0329 minThe Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinBaseball Is Back, BabyJake Picker and Matt Riebesell discuss MLB’s Opening Night and the validity to a short season, and introduce their new segment “Fair or Foul.” Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes used with CC 2.0 license2020-07-2823 min
The Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel LangsteinPilotJake Picker and Matt Riebesell discuss Patrick Mahomes' record-breaking $503 million contract; the Washington Redskins' forthcoming name change; and the upcoming start of the short MLB season. Originally recorded on 7/16. Music: Barricade by Scott...2020-07-2225 min