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Originally Posted by One Great Matrix
What % of pitchers who walk home a run have been pulled from the game in MLB history... Someone posted where they broke the record for walks in a single game and I've seen in some of my games where a pitcher walked in 2, 3 runs. AND...if the % of walks changes significantly with the bases loaded vs. other situations. Apparently Tommy John joked that there is still one base open (home plate) when the bases are full and he wouldn't sort of change his approach, but most pitchers in that situation make sure to get one over the plate so as not to embarrass themselves.  |
I'd be less embarrassed to walk in a run than give up a bases clearing double.
I believe I saw someone walk in two in a row this year.