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RchW · 10-20-2013, 02:59 PM

Great idea in principle but it seems to me that you would need to create an entirely new game engine for game lengths different than 9 innings. Shorter or longer games would have radically different pitcher use strategies. Batter value/usage would also be changed.

For example a 7-inning standard game could produce two radically different pitching strategies. Paired pitching with 4 innings or 2X through the lineup for the starter and his twin or leverage existing 5-6 inning starters and use paired lefty righty setup/closers for 2-innings. Either way you'd likely have 2 or 3 less pitchers per team. I have no idea what longer games would need.

Shorter games would likely push batter strategy away from high power high K to OBP and speed. With one less (at least) PA per game getting runners on base and moving them might work better. You might see IBB used more often on power hitters just to rob them of a HR opportunity. For example in a 7-inning game I'd consider walking Miguel Cabrera any time he came up with the bases empty and less than 2 out after his first PA.

As with pitching I have no idea what longer games would do.

Intriguing idea but a long shot for any realistic application IMO.

10-20-2013, 02:59 PM	#2
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	Great idea in principle but it seems to me that you would need to create an entirely new game engine for game lengths different than 9 innings. Shorter or longer games would have radically different pitcher use strategies. Batter value/usage would also be changed. For example a 7-inning standard game could produce two radically different pitching strategies. Paired pitching with 4 innings or 2X through the lineup for the starter and his twin or leverage existing 5-6 inning starters and use paired lefty righty setup/closers for 2-innings. Either way you'd likely have 2 or 3 less pitchers per team. I have no idea what longer games would need. Shorter games would likely push batter strategy away from high power high K to OBP and speed. With one less (at least) PA per game getting runners on base and moving them might work better. You might see IBB used more often on power hitters just to rob them of a HR opportunity. For example in a 7-inning game I'd consider walking Miguel Cabrera any time he came up with the bases empty and less than 2 out after his first PA. As with pitching I have no idea what longer games would do. Intriguing idea but a long shot for any realistic application IMO. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit Last edited by RchW; 10-20-2013 at 03:02 PM. Reason: clarity