Replacement Level Podcast

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast SBNation’s MLB editor Steven Goldman joined me to recap the Hall of Fame voting results. Steven detailed the history of the BBWAA voting process, and why he was disappointed by this year’s results. Steven and I both offered some suggestions on how to improve the voting system […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast USA Today national baseball writer Bob Nightengale joined me to discuss the Hall of Fame. Bob has been a Hall of Fame voter for nearly two decades. He discussed in great detail who he plans to vote for in 2014 and more importantly, why. Bob explained why […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast Seattle Times columnist  Larry Stone joined me to discuss the Hall of Fame. Larry discussed in great detail who he plans to vote for in 2014 and more importantly, why. He gave his thoughts on what do with players associated with steroid use, and why he plans […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast MLB.com national baseball writer Phil Rogers joined me to discuss the Hall of Fame. Phil has been a Hall of Fame voter for nearly two decades. He discussed in great detail who he plans to vote for in 2014 and more importantly, why. Phil gave his thoughts […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast former pitcher John D’Acquisto joined me to discuss his ten year MLB career. John talked about getting drafted by the Giants, playing through the minors, and his first Major League game. John also spoke about his approach to pitching. He talked about throwing a 100 mph fastball, struggling […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast former pitcher C.J. Nitkowski joined me to discuss his ten year MLB career. C.J. talked about getting drafted by the Reds in the 1st round of the 1994 draft, playing through the minors, and making his MLB debut one year to the day after he first signed. […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast Hal Morris joined me to discuss his thirteen year MLB career. Hal talked about getting drafted by the Yankees, playing through the minors, his first Major League game, and winning the World Series with the 1990 Reds. Hal explained his approach to hitting and why he tried […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast former pitcher Bob Tewksbury joined me to discuss his thirteen year MLB career. Bob talked about getting drafted by the Yankees, playing through the minors, and his first Major League game. Bob also spoke about his approach to pitching. He talked about the pitches he threw (including […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast former MLB outfielder Gabe Kapler joined me to discuss his career. Gabe talked about getting drafted by the Tigers, playing through the minors, his first Major League game, and his time in Japan. Gabe also discussed playing in the 2003 ALCS, and what his reaction was when […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast former MLB second baseman Todd Walker joined me to discuss his career. Todd talked about winning the College World Series with LSU in 1993, getting drafted by the Twins, playing through the minors, and his first Major League game. Todd spoke about his approach to hitting which […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast former MLB left fielder/second baseman Frank Catalanotto joined me to discuss his career. Frank talked about getting drafted by the Tigers, playing through the minors, his first Major League game, and getting traded for Juan Gonzalez. Frank also spoke about his approach to hitting. He talked about […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast Neuroscientist & Brooksbaseball.net founder Dan Brooks joined me to discuss PITCH f/x. Dan talked about how and when the system was implemented, what we’ve learned about pitchers and hitters through the data it has produced, and the algorithm used to determine what pitches a pitcher is actually throwing. […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast Baseball America’s Conor Glassey joined me to discuss the 2013 MLB draft. Conor gave some scouting reports on several notable players from the draft including Mark Appel, Jonathan Gray, Kris Bryant, and Trey Ball. Conor and I also re-examined the 2012 draft.  Now that those players have […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast Baseball Prospectus writer Russell Carleton joined me to discuss small sample sizes and when statistics start to stabilize. Russell also spoke about how much value good hitting & pitching coaches can provide to a team, the limitations of WAR(P), and the reliability of defensive metrics. Russell also […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast Wendy Thurm joined me to discuss the business of baseball. We discussed the future of local TV contracts, what teams are set to benefit from the boom, and what teams will likely be shut out of the windfall. We also spoke about the state of free agency, […]