Reply to "Jeter Me This (Poll)"

SultanofSwat10,000+ posts

Originally Posted by TPM:

No way does any pitcher give up a hit to make someone else look good.

It happens:

Pitcher Admits to Throwing Derek Jeter a Meatball

And just to add fuel to the pipeshot conspiracy fire

jeter

More conspiracy fuel for a little Saturday fun:

As best I can tell, Evan Meek, in 2014 had not pitched in a 9th inning closer situation (where his team was ahead) until 9/25/2014 vs. the Yankees (actually they were tied). According to Fangraphs, his velocity averaged 90.0 mph for the year, but averaged only 87 for this game. So, it's odd that a pitcher that has lost a little velo would be thrust into a closer role.

9/27/1412:08 PM

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