What does (Fo) mean after a pitcher's name?

deejub · 05-09-2024, 05:51 PM

Appears in the starting rotation list.

jcard · 05-09-2024, 06:11 PM

I believe it means “follower”—i.e., the starter / bulk inning pitcher who replaces the “opener”—i.e.,the short-inning reliever who starts the game—when a team uses this very recent-vintage strategic trend.

koohead · 05-10-2024, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcard

I believe it means “follower”—i.e., the starter / bulk inning pitcher who replaces the “opener”—i.e.,the short-inning reliever who starts the game—when a team uses this very recent-vintage strategic trend.

Yep that is correct

Pelican · 05-10-2024, 10:17 AM

And of course you can use the checkbox to turn off the use of "openers" and "followers", if you wish. I always do. I even purge the Lou Piniella quote that supposedly originated the practice with Tampa Bay. Not my thing. Nor do I like "bullpen games". We each play our own peculiar way.

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jcard All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 603 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I believe it means “follower”—i.e., the starter / bulk inning pitcher who replaces the “opener”—i.e.,the short-inning reliever who starts the game—when a team uses this very recent-vintage strategic trend.