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Get rid of the starting pitcher in MLB? Digging into the data says yes. -- (link)

Posted by Inigo (aka Inigo) May 24 '16, 04:34

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I think the Orioles should have 4 starters that go through the line-up twice, and the other 9 pitchers pick up the slack. (m.mlb.com)

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I can see it working but I don't like it and think it would be bad for the game. -- nm - Krusty May 24, 05:27 9
- I think a hybrid of the idea is coming to most teams. - Inigo May 24, 05:39 8
  - I can see it working but I don't think it's best for the fans. We're going to be watching a parade of pitchers coming in to the games. - Krusty May 24, 05:47 7
    - We already have that, though. It's just unscheduled. As the video said, starters last 5 2/3 innings on average. - Inigo May 24, 05:54 6
      - And the constant changing of pitchers is already getting annoying, it'll only get worse. -- (edited) - Krusty May 24, 05:59 5
        
        Part of the way I'd do it is to make sure the starter finished an inning. - Inigo May 24, 06:01 4
        
        And do they need to warm up yet again after warming up in the bullpen. Four pitches from the mound and lets move on. - Krusty May 24, 06:09
        
        I think a simple rule change is a pitcher has to face 2 batters unless he's injured. - Will Hunting May 24, 06:04 2
        
        (Or his replacement gets like 2 warmup pitches.) -- nm - Ender May 24, 06:27
        
        Something like this or what Inigo suggested. I don't want to kill the strategy of the game but I also want to enjoy what I'm watching. - Krusty May 24, 06:10

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