Extra Innings with Bob Walk

Hold My Cutter

Ever wondered what it feels like to hurl a fastball through elbow pain, or the split-second decisions that define the outcome of a baseball game? Bob Walk, the Whirly Bird himself, joins us with a trove of stories from his days on the mound, including one harrowing start against the Dodgers just five days post-injury. Laugh and wince with us as Bob takes us behind the scenes of the humor and the grit that comes with playing professional baseball at the highest level.
Step up to the plate and prepare for a deep dive into the world of baseball strategy and the unseen dance between pitcher and catcher. We explore everything from the clandestine use of visual signals to the prospect of having an eye in the sky, akin to football's coordinators. Bob and I share our perspectives on hitting, the sheer velocity of events on the diamond, and how technology like FlightScope and TrackMan is rewriting the rulebook on how the game is played and analyzed.
In our candid conversation, we don't shy away from the shadowy corners of baseball's unwritten rules – from the use of scuffed balls to sticky substances, and how these dark arts are being policed in the modern game. Reflecting on the new rules aimed to quicken the pace of play, we question their impact and muse over the future of baseball as technology continues to reshape the old-school instincts that once dominated the sport. Join us for this full-count pitch of an episode, where we discuss the evolution of baseball with humor, nostalgia, and a keen eye on where America's pastime is heading.

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1. Baseball Career and Elbow Injury (00:00:00)

2. Pitching Strategy and Game Analysis (00:12:51)

3. Baseball Players Discuss Pitching Techniques (00:24:36)

4. Pitching Strategies and New Rules (00:35:14)

5. Evolution of Pitching in Baseball (00:45:25)