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Originally Posted by BIG17EASY
Depends on what context you're talking about. If you're talking about the fact that most batters play 140-plus games, therefor impacting approximately 90 percent of every game played, compared to 34 or so games for a starter and 70-80 for an elite reliever, then yes, hitters are almost always more valuable. I adamantly argued with friends that Clayton Kershaw had no business being MVP.
That, however, is much different than saying a hitter is a much more valuable commodity to have in your farm system. There's a reason the phrase "you can never have too much pitching" is on the verge of being cliche. The only reason it's not cliche is because it's true.
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To me he would have to be Greinke level to justify being a pitcher in this case. Like you say we have different approaches.
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