Eno and DVR discuss several players with significantly changed swing rates to begin 2023 before considering the possibility of some toolsy players getting overlooked due to a flaw. They also answer a few mailbag questions, including one in pursuit of cheap sources of power via trade or waivers.

Rundown

1:08 Swing Rate Changes; Juan Soto Concern Level?

6:15 Jorge Mateo's Big Adjustments

9:23 ROS Would You Rather: Mateo or Gunnar Henderson?

12:43 Learning From Adolis García's Continued Success

18:07 Defense Buying Players Longer Opportunities to Adjust

21:53 Scouting + Stats: Finding Extreme Tools

24:56 A Look Into the Future of Will Benson

31:03 Making Sense of Josh Lowe's Changes

36:58 Hitters Going the Wrong Direction with Swing Rate Changes

41:47 Should Jazz Chisholm Jr. Be More Aggressive at the Plate?

44:58 Pitching Drops in 12-Team Leagues

56:08 The Early-Season Pursuit of Power

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Swing Changes, Overlooking Tools in the Face of Flaws & Searching for Cheap Power

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