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Grand Salami Time

Grand Salami Time

By: Robby Gross and Adam Jacobson
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Grand Salami Time is a fresh, fan-driven baseball analytics blog and media platform that brings sharp insights, unique storytelling, and a distinctly Seattle voice to the world of MLB coverage. Originally launched as Late Night in Seattle by Robby Gross and Adam Jacobson, the project began as a local sports podcast and blog focused on the Mariners and Seattle sports culture.


Now rebranded as Grand Salami Time, the platform has expanded its reach to feature league-wide baseball analysis—combining data-driven commentary with personality, humor, and a healthy dose of Pacific Northwest flair. Whether it’s spotlighting underrated stars like Randy Arozarena, breaking down Statcast trends, or playfully calling out fan takes, Grand Salami Time is where baseball gets smart and fun at the same time.

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Episodes
  • Season 3; Episode 4: Mariners vs Tigers in ALDS comes down to Game 7
    Oct 9 2025

    Adam and Robby break down an epic ALDS showdown as the Mariners and Tigers head to Game 5. They talk Bryce Miller’s strong outing, Dan Wilson’s bullpen decisions, and whether Seattle can solve Tarik Skubal one more time. Plus: Cal Raleigh’s 61st homer, the legendary “Dump It Here” fan, Josh Naylor’s new baby, and a hilarious Bob Oates Plumbing promo you won’t want to miss.

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    27 mins
  • Season 3; Episode 3: If Julio Rodriguez played 10 Feet Less Deep, he would Win the Gold Glove
    Jul 29 2025

    Julio No Fly Zone Article: https://www.grandsalamitime.com/the-grand-salami-times/is-julio-rodrguez-gold-glove-worthy-a-deep-analysis-of-seattles-no-fly-zone


    🎙️ Inside the No Fly Zone: Could One Change Win Julio a Gold Glove?
    with Adam & Robby RobJob – Grand Salami Time

    Julio Rodríguez has the range, the highlight plays, and the swagger of a Gold Glove center fielder. But is his current positioning actually holding him back?

    In this episode, Adam and Robby dive deep into the "No Fly Zone" — the massive swath of outfield Julio patrols with elite speed and instincts — and ask a deceptively simple question: What if Julio just played shallower?

    We break down Statcast data, introduce Grand Salami Time’s exclusive Hits Saved and Runs Saved metrics, and compare Julio's defensive impact to AL Gold Glove front-runner Ceddanne Rafaela. From visual heat maps to fantasy heartbreaks, it’s a full sabermetric case study on how micro-adjustments in positioning could transform Julio’s defensive value — and maybe, just maybe, bring home some gold.

    Smart baseball. No fluff. Welcome to the zone.

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    23 mins
  • Season 3; Episode 2: How Many Home Runs Would Cal Raleigh have if he Played at Yankee Stadium?
    Jul 21 2025

    link to Article: https://www.grandsalamitime.com/the-grand-salami-times/blog-post-title-one-9dtl7

    We are a Seattle Mariners podcast diving into deep analytical stories that you won't get anywhere else... Think Fangraphs or Baseball Sevant, but focused on the Seattle Mariners. You won't get this anywhere else!

    In this episode, we dive into one of the most intriguing hypotheticals in baseball: What if Cal Raleigh played his home games at Yankee Stadium? Using spray chart overlays, Statcast data, and park factor analysis, we explore how Raleigh’s power—particularly to right field—might translate in the Bronx’s famously short porch.

    We break down how many of his long flyouts at T-Mobile would likely leave the yard in Yankee Stadium, and we estimate how his home run total could skyrocket in a different environment. We also talk about what this tells us more broadly about ballpark effects, player value, and how much context matters in player evaluation. Whether you’re a Mariners fan dreaming of an unleashed Big Dumper or just a baseball nerd into advanced metrics, this one’s for you.


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    25 mins
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