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Originally Posted by jpeters1734
Idk why we are still talking about the RP bonus as if it relates to time through the order. If it does, then it's inaccurate. Rp's get the bonus because they are trying to throw fire for an inning.
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Yea, these are two different things. Relievers get a bonus because they are focused on throwing shorter outings (and using only their best pitches) AND there is a pitcher penalty/hitter bonus as a pitcher gets through the order multiple times.
Being a starting pitcher is hard.