Whether he catches the ball or not, this guy deserves a high five and an "atta boy" from every pitcher on the staff. |
So here is a basic, no brainer tip for all pitchers. When a teammate or several of them go after a ball, give them all the time they need to get back to their position and get their breath before stepping back onto the mound. If the W or the L goes next to my name as a pitcher, I want everyone on the field to be at full strength when I throw each pitch. You should too.
And remember ... thank them for their effort after the inning. It's your ERA they are trying to protect.
I agree with this. This is another reason why baseball I think is so slow of a game. While it is a good strategy it slows down a game that is slow to begin with.
ReplyDeleteYou are probably right! However, if I'm pitching, I'll gladly lengthen the game a few seconds if it leads to a W! Thanks for commenting!
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