Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Author: The Athletic

Eno Sarris and Derek VanRiper, along with Britt Ghiroli, Trevor May, and Jed Lowrie discuss advanced stats, strategy, prospects and more. From the first move of the Hot Stove season to the final pitch of the World Series, join us for year-round baseball talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Be a guest on this podcast

Language: en

Genres: Baseball, Sports

Contact email: Get it

Feed URL: Get it

iTunes ID: Get it

Get all podcast data

Listen Now...

Starkville | Baseball’s Most Unhittable Pitcher & Terry Francona
Saturday, 9 May, 2026

Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville explain why Mason Miller may be the most unhittable pitcher in MLB history before discussing the toughest pitcher Doug ever faced. Later, they’re joined by Terry Francona — Doug’s former manager, Jayson’s old neighbor, and current Reds skipper — to talk about his return to the dugout, memories of managing Doug in Philadelphia, and the joy of watching Elly De La Cruz lead the Reds.Rundown:1:35 Is Strands Inspired by Starkville?3:40 Is Mason Miller Baseball’s Most Unhittable Pitcher?8:01 Doug’s Most Unhittable Pitcher11:10 Reds Manager Terry Francona Joins the Show12:40 Being a Manager in 202619:21 Adjusting to ABS25:00 Managing Elly De La Cruz27:07 Playing 16228:10 The Good Ole Days31:38 Most Memorable Regular Season Game34:00 Health Update35:22 Benches Clearing Brawls36:39 Francona’s Gum Chewing Habit 38:55 Francona’s Most Unhittable Pitcher41:18 Strange But True52:00 Call Us at (347) 313-8371 Is Padres closer Mason Miller the most unhittable pitcher who ever lived?: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7244775/Follow Jayson on Bluesky: @jaysonst.bsky.socialFollow Doug on Bluesky: @dougglanville.bsky.socialE-mail: starkville@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleWith: Terry FranconaProducer: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.