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Originally Posted by gehrig38
In real life they actually WOULD get AT LEAST a 3rd pitch as starters, no matter how bad it is, they'd have one.
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This would seem to lend support to the idea to get rid of fixed endurance ratings and have pitchers develop pitches and stamina based largely on usage patterns. So, if a pitcher gets starts in the minors, a third pitch would develop as a matter of course and he would have a starter's endurance after a period of "stretching out." Conversely, those used as relievers wouldn't have a third pitch develop and would have limited stamina after not starting for a certain amount of time.
I think it's an interesting idea, but probably a difficult programming challenge. Would be pretty cool if it would be implemented well, though.