June 12, 2024

Best baseball movies. Update on Woo's injury and Andres Munoz. Arm injuries in baseball. Is Julio clutch?

June 12, 2024

Ryan Divish, Seattle Times,  and Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host,  discuss various topics, including baseball movies, Cal Raleigh's performance, and the injury status of pitcher Bryan Woo. They also delve into the issue of arm injuries in baseball and the challenges of keeping pitchers healthy. The conversation touches on the importance of biomechanics and injury prevention in the sport. The conversation covers various topics related to injuries in baseball, including the lack of a clear solution, the impact of throwing harder on pitchers' health, the importance of arm care and recovery, and the need for a reevaluation of training methods. The hosts also discuss the performance of players in clutch situations, specifically focusing on Julio Rodriguez and his perceived struggles in those moments. They highlight the high expectations placed on Julio and the need for him to have a good approach and hit the ball hard, rather than trying to hit home runs.

Rundown

00:00 Divish is from his farm in Orting, Washington

03:04 What's the best Baseball movie??

05:01 Cal Raleigh's Performance in Late and Close Situations

09:26 The Injury Status of Bryan Woo

11:29 The Complex Issue of Arm Injuries in Baseball

15:19 The Importance of Injury Prevention in Baseball

19:46 Addressing Baseball Injuries

20:25 The Impact of Throwing Harder

23:04 The Importance of Arm Care

24:29 Reevaluating Training Methods

30:21 Julio Rodriguez and Clutch Performance

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