(1) He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his club and Rule 10.20 in the Official Rule Book states:Ĭredit a pitcher with a save when he meets all three of the following conditions: Saves (SV): First, let's review the rulebook definition of a save.
The egg is the pitcher doing his job the chicken is the team winning the game after the pitcher and his teammates do their jobs. His job is to put his team in position to win the game by limiting the amount of runs scored by the opposition (ERA, FIP), taking pressure off his defense by not allowing many baserunners (WHIP) and striking hitters out (K rate) and by taking pressure off his bullpen by working deep into the game (IP, CG). Anyone wanna take any of those guys instead of King Felix on your team?Īs for the "a pitcher's job is to win games" argument, I'd actually disagree. Burnett, Tim Hudson, Phil Hughes, Ian Kennedy, Barry Zito, Jason Vargas and Clayton Richard have in common? They had more wins than Felix Hernandez in 2012. Not only that, but a pitcher could get a loss while allowing zero earned runs in a complete game, but a pitcher could also get a win after allowing eight earned runs in five innings.Īlso, what do Matt Harrison, Lance Lynn, A.J. The starting pitcher for Team A gets a no-decision while the reliever gets the win. Then, Team A wins in the bottom of the ninth inning. A relief pitcher can allow a game-tying solo home run to Team B before recording one out. In addition to all of the above, consider that a pitcher for Team A could work 8 2/3 shutout innings before being removed with a 1-0 lead. As far as the NL, expecting pitchers to significantly impact the offense is akin to relying on centers to produce from behind the three-point line in basketball. Pitchers cannot control the defense being played behind them and, in the AL, have absolutely nothing to do with their run support. It's a team measure, and we're using it to judge individuals. Record - wins and losses (W-L): I will attempt to stay calm, but it's pure lunacy how many people hold this "stat" in high regard.
I would apologize in advance for the lengths that I went to convince you W-L record sucks, but I actually believe I was as brief as possible.
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In continuing with our three-part series on deciding the best primary stat upon which to judge, we're looking now at the pitchers. King Felix's average record in the past three seasons is 13-12, so he's mediocre, right? (US Presswire)
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