On this edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob leads off with his take on Gabe Kapler's strong statement on the recent wave of mass shootings, Mets rookie Nick Plummer’s unreal start to his major league career, and who are the contenders and pretenders from the 1st half. Also, the Pocket Protector Stat of the Week, and Foul or Fair, and Betting on the Bases.

Guest: Author Howard Bryant discusses his new book ‘Rickey’ about Hall of Famer and stolen base king Rickey Henderson, and why his record breaking career looks even better under the lens of modern analytics.

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