Watching Treinen in the World Series made me think of this. I know that closers are supposed to be able to go multiple days. But, are they less effective on a second day in a row? Anecdotally I've seen it on my son's teams. Is there data or examples about this? I'm just curious.
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FL Gators....Brandon Neely. I could name a few others on other teams.
Putting professional baseball aside, a lot has to do with training and a staff that knows what they are doing and the specific time of year.
JMO
I agree with TPM. The staff should know their players and who can throw how much and how often. For regular season, especially in college and lower, I don't think you see guys throw 2 days in a row as often. Once it gets closer to clinching playoff spots or a key opportunity to beat a rival, then you may also see it.
anotherparent;
Many, years ago I conducted Baseball Clinics with Rich Bordi, Relief Pitcher, Chicago Cubs and Oakland A's. The "middle" innings pitcher receive NO credit.
However they do have the repect from their teammates. They need two pitches for "strikes" and "ice water" in their veins.
Bob
