Juan Soto and Mookie Betts are the 2024 postseason’s most distinct hitters. Soto doesn’t SLG down in the zone and doesn’t chase. Mookie Betts is having trouble covering sweep away.
But how much do you rely on the obvious when every other postseason team understands the same thing? Are you willing to risk your shot at a ring on something you’re 60% certain about?
In this video, we’ll breakdown how you should pitch to Mookie Betts and Juan Soto and the tough questions you must ask in prepping to battle two of MLB’s best hitters.
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0:00 How is Juan Soto Distinct?
1:29 Soto’s Scouting Report
2:37 Why The Obvious Won’t Work
3:34 The Lesson: Pitcher Command Matters
4:43 What Happened to Mookie Betts?
5:51 Betts’ Scouting Report
6:57 The Lesson: How Do We Value Change?
8:43 The Postseason Spotlights Marginal Bets
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