Interview with Driveline's Chris Langin

Published: March 9, 2023, 10 a.m.

Eno interviews Chris Langin, the Director of Pitching at Driveline Baseball. They discuss whether this season\u2019s rule changes will impact pitchers\u2019 preparations, and they also delve into the process behind the creation of unique pitch shapes. Eno and Al then discuss some fantasy-relevant perspectives to take away from the interview.\n\nRundown\n0:46 Eno introduces his interview with Chris Langin\n2:21 Chris talks about how pitchers prepare to throw at Driveline\n5:52 Chris discusses Driveline\u2019s approach to addressing the rule changes\n13:35 Chris explains the process pitchers undertake to create new pitch shapes\n21:30 How important is it for pitchers to create unique pitch shapes?\n30:35 Chris talks about working with pitchers on command\n34:47 Chris addresses some recent trends in pitchers\u2019 arsenals\n39:21 Eno and Al discuss some fantasy takeaways from the interview\n\nFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris\nFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB\ne-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com\n\nSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: 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