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DaddyO · 10-11-2006, 05:17 PM

There is more than just stamina and conditioning that allows a pitcher to perform well as a starter. Basically, some pitchers do not have the pitches, the command, or the makeup to work their way through a batting order three times. Many can fool them once, but after that they cannot keep hitters off balance. They are one trick ponies. Unless you have exceptional stuff and command you can't get away with this as a starter.

The programming solution would have to be long term, after 2007, and I agree that each pitch should have ratings. Pitchers with three good pitches they can usually command, or pitchers that can change speeds well are candidates for starters. Roles have to be learned in the minor leagues, etc.

10-11-2006, 05:17 PM	#29
DaddyO Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 244	There is more than just stamina and conditioning that allows a pitcher to perform well as a starter. Basically, some pitchers do not have the pitches, the command, or the makeup to work their way through a batting order three times. Many can fool them once, but after that they cannot keep hitters off balance. They are one trick ponies. Unless you have exceptional stuff and command you can't get away with this as a starter. The programming solution would have to be long term, after 2007, and I agree that each pitch should have ratings. Pitchers with three good pitches they can usually command, or pitchers that can change speeds well are candidates for starters. Roles have to be learned in the minor leagues, etc. __________________ Signature? I don't need no stinkin' signature!