About this episode
Diamondbacks fans have always known how valuable Merrill Kelly is, but now the rest of MLB is catching up. After being named to MLB’s 2026 All-Underrated Team, we break down where Kelly truly stacks up among the league’s best starters and why he continues to be one of baseball’s most quietly dominant pitchers.We’re also joined by D-backs pitching prospect Kohl Drake, who opens up about his journey through the minors, his pitch mix, and what it’s really like becoming teammates with the player you were traded for just months earlier. Plus, we’ve got the latest World Baseball Classic roster updates and why Damon’s Dominican Republic squad might be the biggest threat to Team USA.0:00 SkeeYee!!! 2:00 Top prospect Kohl Drake joins the show! 11:20 Role of analytics in modern pitching 19:30 First impression of pitching coaches 33:10 Merrill Kelly = most underrated SP 46:15 Horrible bullpen trend in Arizona 49:30 New signing: RP Derek Law 59:50 World Baseball Classic updatesJOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ?? https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtubeALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsportsMERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-lockerALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of PhoenixPHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/Phoenix Raceway: Get your tickets now for March 5-8! https://www.phoenixraceway.com/march-cup-weekend/?CID=PIR_DI_TP_BA_PHNX26Spring_251120ALLCITY — including us here at PHNX — is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for an exciting three-year partnership. To learn more, visit https://www.bbbs.org/allcity/Branded Bills: Use code BBPHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 15% off your first order!Husband & Wife Law Team: If you’ve had a serious injury, Call The Husband & Wife Law Team first at 602-783-8841 or visithttps://husbandandwifelawteam.com/?utm_source=allcity-padcasts&utm_medium=digital-phx&utm_campaign=allcityShowNotesbet365: https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=us
