Bailey Ober‘s struggles have Minnesota Twins fans on edge. Can the towering right-hander turn things around?
Brandon Warne and Dave Brown dissect Ober’s recent pitching woes, exploring potential fixes and analyzing his pitch mix effectiveness. The hosts debate shutting Ober down versus working through his issues, and examine how his fastball-changeup combo might be contributing to the problem. They also consider alternative rotation options, including veteran arms like Rich Hill or Kyle Gibson.
Tune in for an in-depth look at Ober’s mechanics, mental game, and the Twins’ strategy for getting their promising pitcher back on track.
- 0:00 Intro: Bailey Ober’s struggles and potential fixes
- 5:03 Analyzing Ober’s velocity and pitch effectiveness
- 10:40 Psychological impact and alternative options
- 16:39 Historical examples of struggling pitchers
- 22:02 Examining Ober’s pitch mix and usage
- 26:26 Potential roster moves and creative solutions
- 31:03 Outro: Comparing slider and sweeper effectiveness
The audio is available here, or check out the YouTube video below:
Brandon Warne
Brandon Warne hosts the Locked On Twins podcast with Dave Brown and also edits for Zone Coverage. He and his wife Amanda live in the outer Twin Cities suburbs with their daughter, Harper and son, Curtis Jon.
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