You Can't Defeat the Robots
Beth on baseball's new AI umpires, plus Sarah talks with Aaron Barrett about Tommy John surgery, faith, and managing in the minors
We’re on Spring Break this week, so I’m speaking to you from the past. Who even knows what’s transpired between my time and yours right now. Sarah and I will be back in real time next Tuesday to break all of that down, but for today, we have a true treat for you.
Sarah is here talking with Aaron Barrett, a retired professional baseball player and current manager of the Clearwater Threshers. They talk about the culture of baseball, Aaron’s experience with Tommy John surgery, the impact of sports gambling on players, and the status of league negotiations. As a very dedicated baseball fan, I’m so excited about this one. And because I love baseball, I couldn’t stay out of it. So outside of politics, I share some thoughts on the new ABS system, aka “are the robots taking over baseball?” -Beth
Topics Discussed
Aaron Barrett on Baseball, Resilience, and Protecting Players
Outside of Politics: Who’s Calling Balls and Strikes?
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