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Originally Posted by mrkajz44
I'd have to disagree with you there.
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No, he's right. The sample size is way to small to draw any meaningful conclusions while there is tons of data relating to the platoon advantage showing it's real.
I suppose with veterans you could look at how the batting profile matches up (Ex: how well the batter hits 78MPH curveballs, 92MPH 2-seam fastballs, 82MPH Change-ups with X & Y vertical and horizontal breaks if that's the stuff your guy has) you might have a meaningful data set but really it's far simpler and probably as effective to just use a guy's platoon split.
But we can agree on using game leverage rather then a completely arbitrary stat (the "Save") to dictate when you bring in your more effective reliever. Seriously... who decided that a "save" is more important then a "hold"? It's beyond dumb that you could have the 3-4-5 hitters coming up in the 8th inning of a close game and not use your best reliever so that he could be available to later (maybe) face the tail end of the batting order.