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Originally Posted by Bingo
And metrics have come out suggesting the third time through the order has pitchers getting feasted on.
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Yes, but this is also an example of the dangers of reacting to a single statistic.
Third time through the order results in in worse numbers for the starter. Fact.
Problem is, going to the bullpen earlier results in more work for the bullpen, and thus worse numbers for them.
IMO, this is one of the most over-used and misguided stats in baseball. Cause and effect - there is no free lunch, just by pulling the starter earlier.
Also, 'feasted on' is a gross exageration.
Anyway, I think we are getting too far away from the main topic to be relevant anymore.