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Originally Posted by jcurtis423
Am I wrong in my impression that most major league middle relievers are failed starters? There are not a whole lot of pitchers who are developed as relievers until it's pretty clear cut that they will not make the cut as starters.
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This is pretty much the case...most minor league relievers are guys that aren't expected to make the majors or are starters who have had injury problems. I would guess that around 90% of pitchers that are drafted were starting pitchers in college/high school.