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Episode 9 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Juan Soto -- the Dominican God of Walks and potentially first half-billion dollar player in MLB history who currently patrols LF for San Diego Padres.Become a patron to support the show and chat with Raphie and John on Discord!Watch the show on YouTube for visuals to all the data! Be sure to like and subscribe while thereJuan Soto's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/juan-soto/20123/stats?position=OFJuan Soto's Baseball Savant page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/juan-soto-665742?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlbIntro song: "Destination" by AnitekHosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

Craig Elsten is joined by a joyous group of Padres Hot Tub patrons live on the PHT Discord after a 5-2 win on Friday night over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fernando Tatis Jr homered twice off Clayton Kershaw, Yu Darvish and the bullpen were solid, and the Padres set the opening tone in their season series against LA. Hear Craig and patrons' thoughts on the game!

Craig Elsten and producer Raphie Cantor chat with some eager PHT patrons on Friday afternoon as the Padres gear up to host the LA Dodgers this weekend.Become a Patreon supporter to participate in Group Therapy shows just like this one!Subscribe to our YouTube channel

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor talk about a weekend of moonball in Mexico City, the triumphant return of Fernando Tatis Jr., the synergy of the Padres full-strength line-up, and end on a way-too-early trade deadline fantasy. All that and more in the bubbles of the Hot Tub! Become a patron for as low as $5/mo for exclusive perks, it's the #1 way you can support the show!Watch and subscribe to the show on YouTube, it's the #2 way you can support the show!Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

Episode 8 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers the Padres offense in April (pre-Mexico City) -- a dreadful beginning to what was promised to be one of the league's most electric offenses. But perhaps there's reason for hope?Watch the show on YouTube for visuals to all the data!Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to join our discord and chat with Raphie and John about the Padres!Intro song: "Destination" by AnitekHosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

Craig, Chris, and producer Raphie chat with a lively bunch of PHT patrons on a Friday afternoon off-day before a two game set in Mexico City against the SF Giants.Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to participate in Group Therapy shows like this oneSubscribe to our YouTube for more video-only content!Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

Episode 7 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers the San Diego Padres catchers -- Austin Nola and Luis Campusano. What should the Padres do about this position that has long been a black hole?Watch the show on YouTube for visuals to all the data!Join our Patreon for as low as $5/mo to join the Pads Above Replacement channel!Austin Nola's Baseball Savant Page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/austin-nola-543592?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlbLuis Campusano's Baseball Savant Page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/luis-campusano-669134?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlbAustin Nola's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/austin-nola/15941/stats?position=CLuis Campusano's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/luis-campusano/22217/stats?position=CIntro song: "Destination" by AnitekHosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

The Tatis era has begun. Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor reconvene to cover a great series in Arizona where the Padres took 3 of 4 from the Dbacks while Fernando Tatis Jr. returned to homer and cause trouble on the basepaths (to varying degrees of success).Plus, Carpenter crushes, Cronenworth scoops, Nola slumps, and Snell mystifies.Check out our new PHT merch!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get all the freshest video content delivered straight to you!Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

Craig and Chris chat with some giddy PHT Patrons as the team wins its first game with Fernando Tatis Jr. back in the lineup. PLUS -- we have PHT merch now! And a website!Buy PHT Merch now!Become a Patron to participate in Post Game shows like this.Subscribe to our YouTube to enter into our Trent Grisham card giveaway! Six (6) winners will be chosen.Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor are joined by Huge Patron and PHT Discord legend Tevin McReynolds to recap a tough series against the Brewers and what the near future may hold for our beloved San Diego Padres.Join our Patreon community for perks including guest hosting the show like Tevin! Watch this show on YouTube! Subscribe before the end of April for the chance to win a Trent Grisham Rookie card.Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

Episode 6 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Michael Wacha -- a starting pitcher whose in the midst of a huge transition as he begins his potentially long stint in San Diego.Watch the show on YouTube for visuals to all the data! Become a patron to get access to our discord for as little as $5/month Subscribe to Pads Above Replacement's podcast --Apple PodcastsSpotifyMichael Wacha's Baseball Savant pageMichael Wacha's Fangraphs pageIntro song: "Destination" by AnitekHosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed dissect a heartbreaking 10-inning loss with some PHT patrons as Padres drop the first in a four-game set to the Brewers in which Colin Rea returned to MLB and San Diego with a vengeance.Become a patron for as low as $5/month to participate in post games like this one and get the show on your podcast feed as soon as it's over.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up-to-date on video content!Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor chat (on YouTube!) about a riveting weekend in Atlanta and somewhat unknown road ahead for the Padres -- are Musgrove and Suarez still alive? Can the bullpen be pieced together? Plus, the standout offensive starts of the first ten games, and more. Become a patron for as low as $5/month to get the show early and ad-freeSubscribe on YouTube to watch our first ever PHT YouTube episode and join the Grish card giveaway Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

Episode 5 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Ha-Seong Kim 김하성 - the fan favorite infielder whose future with the Padres in many ways remains uncertain.Watch this episode now on YouTube! Become a patron today for as low as $5/mo to get access to our Discord and chat with Raphie and John!Ha-Seong Kim's Baseball Savant page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/ha-seong-kim-673490?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlbHa-Seong Kim's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/ha-seong-kim/27506/stats?position=SSHosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

Craig and Chris are joined by a gaggle of wonderful PHT patrons after a heartbreaking 7-6 loss to the Braves that saw the second-straight bullpen collapse in the early going of the 2023 campaign.Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to participate in post game shows like these!Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor gather after an exciting 5-4 walk-off win over the Dbacks to discuss first impressions from opening weekend followed by the capstone conversation on the Jake Cronenworth extension.Become a patron for as low as $5/month to support the show and gain access to our community discord, exclusive perks, free Padres games, and more!Subscribe on YouTube for more PHT content! Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

Episode 4 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Xander Bogaerts - the newest Padres shortstop whose 11 year tenure in San Diego is opening up with a lot of question marks.Watch now on YouTube!Subscribe to Pads Above Replacement's podcast --Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pads-above-replacement/id1676765616Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1zfCpYyhhG350JNP7Qd4pv?si=OGyV37PJSuGWzfFV2LSCKwXander Bogaerts's Baseball Savant page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/xander-bogaerts-593428?stats=statcast-r-fielding-mlbXander Bogaerts's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/xander-bogaerts/12161/stats?position=SSHosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

Chris and Raphie hold the fort for the night to cover a disappointing Opening Day as Blake Snell and the bullpen surrendered 7 runs to a middling Rockies lineup. Become a Patreon supporter to participate in post games like these for as low as $5/month.

It's a crossover episode! Craig Elsten and Chris Reed are joined by the hosts of Padres Hot Tub's sister show, PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT, John Precoda and two-way player Raphie Cantor, for the annual season predictions pod! Tune in after some final Spring Training news to hear how many wins the gang thinks the Padres will win in 2023. Join our Patreon community for as little as $5/month to get this and all episodes early and ad-free!Subscribe on YouTube for more PHT content!Subscribe to PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT's podcast feed: Apple - SpotifyHosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

Craig, Chris, and producer Raphie gather 'round the virtual amphitheater to chat with PHT Patrons about Japan's triumph in the WBC, Shohei Ohtani, the NPB, Juan Soto's obliques, and much more! Subscribe to us on YouTube for more PHT content! Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor