Vlad Jr.'s quiet second half, a 'better' reach rate, and late-season decision-making

Published: Aug. 30, 2021, 9:22 p.m.

b'Eno and DVR discuss the quieter second-half version of Vlad Jr., Austin Riley\\u2019s recent power surge, improving reach rate (O-Swing%), late-season decision-making, John Means and potentially flawed location strategy, before Beer of the Month makes it\\u2019s triumphant return.\\n\\nFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris\\nFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper\\ne-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com\\n\\nSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels\\n\\nGet 50% of a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'