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Lineup Protection–Does It Exist?

Authors :
Laurila, David
Source :
Baseball Digest; Sep/Oct2017, Vol. 76 Issue 5, p36-39, 4p, 8 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article relates the opinions of some professional baseball players in the U.S. on whether on not the lineup protection is working for a team. According to Doug Fister of the Boston Red Sox, the said offensive strategy is a factor in situations. Chase Headley of New York Yankees said that the effectiveness of lineup protection is situational. Brian Dozler stresses that it makes sense to pitch to the other guy if one guy is hotter.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0005609X
Volume :
76
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Baseball Digest
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
124781169