Episode 02.01: Hello 2018!

Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Baseball Podcast

English - April 03, 2018 16:07 - 1 hour - 114 MB - ★★★★ - 12 ratings
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Previous Episode: Episode 26: Playoff Talk and Mailbag

Next Episode: Episode 02.02: Midseason MLB Draft Rankings (Top 125)

Nick, Dave, Burke and Adam kick of 2018 with an examination of Shohei Ohtani's first MLB regular season start and pick four prospects to watch in 2018.

Segment 1
00:00:00 - Introduction; rebooting the podcast.
00:05:30 - Shohei Ohtani (RHP/DH, Angels) Discussion (first
regular season start and spring training struggles).
00:14:30 - Ohtani at the plate (scouting video).
00:22:45 - Acuna demotion/service time discussion.

Segment 2
00:29:15 - Social media plugs; kicking-off 2018
00:31:00 - Nick’s player to watch in 2018: MacKenzie Gore (RHP, Padres (Class A Ft. Wayne)).
00:38:45 - Sidebar — Love for Hans Crouse (RHP, Rangers (Class A Hickory)).
00:39:45 - Dave’s player to watch in 2018: Ian Anderson (RHP, Braves (High A Florida)).
00:47:45 - Adam’s player to watch: Keibert Ruiz (C, Dodgers (Double-A Tulsa)).
00:56:30 - Burke’s player to watch: Hunter Greene (RHP, Class A Dayton)).
01:00:00 - Upcoming coverage and content.