With so many one-dimensional MLB hitters practically helpless against lob-type pitchers, why don't teams have actual go-to, special-situation lobbers? In the last clip, the score was tied, 3-3, SD@ARI, top of the 16th; a dilemma for modern, genius, bullpen-wasting managers, but maybe not in the D-backs' case.
99.99% of the time the hitters arent trying their best. they go up there because its fun. i guarantee if they were to try every time, the scores would be even higher.
To the naysayers, I suggest viewing a video of the first MLB position player ever to record a save, and not one pitch reached 60 mph. Enjoy! ruclips.net/video/qf1N8sK5weg/видео.html FMLB
1:48 yet another example of Jeff Mathis dominance
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When you think about it, it makes sense that position players would be able to dot fastballs right on the corners.
With so many one-dimensional MLB hitters practically helpless against lob-type pitchers, why don't teams have actual go-to, special-situation lobbers? In the last clip, the score was tied, 3-3, SD@ARI, top of the 16th; a dilemma for modern, genius, bullpen-wasting managers, but maybe not in the D-backs' case.
I don't think it would work to be honest.
99.99% of the time the hitters arent trying their best. they go up there because its fun. i guarantee if they were to try every time, the scores would be even higher.
To the naysayers, I suggest viewing a video of the first MLB position player ever to record a save, and not one pitch reached 60 mph. Enjoy!
ruclips.net/video/qf1N8sK5weg/видео.html
FMLB