Why Is Arm Angle So Important to Pitcher Health?

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the surging Kyren Paris and strange feats, in the face of Jesse Chavez signing with Atlanta for the *sixth* time in his career. Plus, they look at several pitchers that have significantly altered their arm angle this season in pursuit of staying health -- including Garrett Crochet, Paul Skenes, and Cole Ragans -- MacKenzie Gore's excellent start to the 2025 campaign, and they play the third installment in this season's 'Name That Dude!' series.

Rundown

1:55 Kyren Paris' Red-Hot Start Continues

7:19 Jesse Chavez's New MLB Record

14:03 The Relationship Between Arm Angle & Health

18:40 A Look at Garrett Crochet's Changes

24:05 Paul Skenes' Adjustments

28:40 Biggest Arm Angle Changes From 2024 to 2025

41:32 Is MacKenzie Gore Making the Leap in 2025?

48:47 Name! That! Dude! (Season Series entering 4.10.25: Trevor 2, Eno 0)

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