Locked On Astros

Join Eric and Brett for the Locked On Astros podcast as the Astros are rumored to be close to bringing in a new hitting coach.Houston Astros tap Victor Rodriguez as their new hitting coach, bringing a contact-first philosophy that could revolutionize an offense that scored three runs or fewer in half their games last season. Can Rodriguez's approach—which produced baseball's lowest strikeout rate with the Padres—fix the Astros' second-highest chase rate and transform struggling hitters?Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey break down Rodriguez's 29-year coaching career and his emphasis on making contact over launch angles. The discussion covers Jose Altuve's aggressive tendencies, Yainer Diaz's regression, Jeremy Pena's plate discipline, and Yordan Alvarez's injury-plagued campaign. Key statistics reveal the Astros needed just four runs to win most games, highlighting their offensive limitations despite historically low strikeout numbers.The hosts analyze potential roster additions including Jorge Polanco and Pete A