About this episode

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss hitting trends, the impact of the pitch clock, and the role of analytics in baseball.

Joe Maddon  and Tom Verducci  look at hitting in May and an unexpected result from the addition of the pitch clock.  Tom gives his thoughts on 'combined' no-hitters and different ways the feat can happen.  Meanwhile, Joe explains what he's seeing with Kyle Schwarber.  We hear the latest example of 'analytics' gone too far.  Plus, how about players try something new and different? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio.   #fsr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• hitting
• pitch clock
• no-hitters
• analytics
• baseball

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