Before every game, the Cincinnati Reds have a base stealers meeting. Reds base running coach Collin Cowgill breaks down the tendencies of every pitcher the Reds could face in that game, and they go over just about every situation that could come up.
How often do pitchers pick off to second base? How does their approach change with two strikes? How quick are pitchers’ deliveries to home plate?
The Reds go over every situation so they can identify their best chances to steal a base in every game. But when the Reds got swept by the Brewers after the All-Star break, the Reds’ base runners saw Milwaukee’s pitchers go away from their scouting report.