2022 First Base Review

Published: Nov. 14, 2022, 7:33 p.m.

Eno and DVR discuss the 2022 first base pool. How much can we trust Paul Goldschmidt's incredible season? Can Vlad Jr. get back to his 2021 levels? How reliables are mid-round and late values at the position? And, what is next for Vinnie Pasquantino, Spencer Torkelson, Triston Casas, and Joey Meneses?\n\nRundown\n2:19 Paul Goldschmidt's Incredible 2022\n12:54 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Small Step Down\n19:16 Uneaten Hats: Freddie Freeman\n24:58 Mid-Round & Late First Base Surprises (Good & Bad)\n35:09 Vinnie Pasquantino's Arrival\n44:04 Spencer Torkelson's Disappointing Debut\n51:29 Triston Casas' Late Look\n58:20 Joey Meneses' Impressive Performance\n\nFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris\nFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper\ne-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com\n\nSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels\n\nSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices