Live from First Pitch Arizona & Catching Up with Kyle Manzardo

Eno, DVR & The Welsh are LIVE from First Pitch Arizona discussing a few interesting ideas that bubbled up during the conference, how they are trying to build roster foundations in 2024, and potentially undervalued pitchers for the first leg of draft season.

Plus, Kyle Manzardo of the Cleveland Guardians joins the show to discuss his approach, changes following his midseason trade to Cleveland, and his combination of contact and power as he's moved through the minors.

Finally, Eno, DVR & Welsh discuss the AFL Stuff+ Report and prospects that have stood out to Welsh in live looks this spring.

Rundown

5:28 Who Is the Best Pitcher in the World, Right Now?

9:32 Changes to Prioritizing Aces in 2024?

13:52 Looking at Total Pitches v. Innings Pitched

18:35 An Eno Board: Above Average Stuff, Below Average ERA in 2023

31:57 Kyle Manzardo Joins the Show!

56:37 Changing a Teams' Plans During the Spring

60:15 Arizona Fall League Stuff+ Report

66:57 Other Standout Prospects This Fall

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