Trevor Bauer is changing the game with data! From spin rate to pitch design, Bauer reveals how he uses advanced analytics and technology to gain an edge on the mound. Is this the future of baseball?

Eno Sarris is a senior writer covering baseball analytics at The Athletic. Eno has written for FanGraphs, ESPN, Fox, MLB.com, SB Nation and others. Submit mailbag questions to [email protected].

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