Analysis of the Closer Role Evolution - The Lineage of Closers
An in-depth analysis of analysis of the closer role evolution - the lineage of closers, exploring before the save rule - relief in the complete game era and ..
Articles tagged with relief-pitcher
The Cultural History of Bullpen Carts - Staging the Journey from Pen to Mound
A comprehensive look at the cultural history of bullpen carts - staging the journey from pen to mound, from birth of the bullpen cart to the future of entran..
Bullpen Day Strategy - How to Win Without a Starting Pitcher
A 'bullpen day' where teams navigate a game through relay pitching without a traditional starter. This article examines the possibilities and limitations of this tactic, still uncommon in NPB, through actual cases and data.
The Closer's Mentality - What It Takes to Own the Ninth Inning
A comprehensive look at the closer's mentality - what it takes to own the ninth inning, from the unique position of closer to evolving closer usage.