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