Evolution of the Closer - How the Reliever's Role Has Transformed in NPB
Once dismissed as mop-up duty, relief pitching now determines wins and losses. This article traces the evolution of the closer role in NPB through data and tactical analysis.
Articles tagged with saves
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 ..
Hitoki Iwase's 407 NPB Saves - The Iron Arm Who Set an Unreachable Record
Revisiting Chunichi's Hitoki Iwase's NPB-record 407 career saves and 20-year guardian journey.