How much is it worth to have the last bat in MLB?
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WildBill
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None really, it's not like other sports where you manage a clock and get an edge from knowing what you need to score. Mostly impacts bullpen usage by managers but that's really not an empirical edge, just a perceived one. Sort of like why does a closer only pitch with a lead in a late inning when he might be of more value in the 6th inning when the opponent is threatening.
And how much is "scoring first" more beneficial than last at-bat?
What's more, in today's all-or-nothing hitting approach where most hitters feature an uppercut swing, it's hard to watch teams playing for a run in a critical situation.
No such thing as bat control or productive outs in today's game.
One note: The queer rule putting a runner on second in extra innings will NOT be used in the postseason.
What's more, in today's all-or-nothing hitting approach where most hitters feature an uppercut swing, it's hard to watch teams playing for a run in a critical situation.
No such thing as bat control or productive outs in today's game.
One note: The queer rule putting a runner on second in extra innings will NOT be used in the postseason.
About 8% of all MLB games over the past five seasons have gone to extra innings.
jimmythegreek
The opening odds start here
Ask the Indians that question last night.
WildBill
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Brewers did it few years ago and almost got to the Series doing it.
Foresthill
EOG Addicted
I don't dispute this, just wondering the source?
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
Right now they would play the White Sox in the first round - an awful matchup for the Sox.