One of the greatest pitchers of his generation, Justin Verlander, has decided to hang up his cleats. Today, Eno, Trevor, and DVR reflect on Verlander's remarkable career, where he ranks among baseball's all-time greats, and the legacy he leaves behind. Then, the guys examine why some pitchers, including Robbie Ray, are targeting the bottom of the strike zone more often and how that approach is changing their effectiveness. Later, they explore whether the data can reveal when hitters are sitting on a particular pitch.

Rundown:

0:35 Justin Verlander to Retire

3:40 A Look Back at Verlander’s Career

11:27 Multiple No-Hitters: Rare Air & Near No-Nos

17:58 26 Complete Games!

19:39 The Top of the Zone is Dead!

23:41 Why Losing Part of the Zone Is a Big Deal

35:16 Return of the Sinker

41:53 Do Any Stats Reveal Hitters Sitting on Pitches?

49:35 Tipping Struggles: Looking Back at Ryan Helsley and Jesús Luzardo

52:15 Did the Blue Jays Take Away Roupp’s Best Pitch?

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