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Originally Posted by WhawhaWhat
Was that before or after he debunked the Joe Paterno argument?
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http://www.sabernomics.com/sabernomi...-doesnt-exist/
Not only is "protection" a myth, some studies have found having a very slight harmful effect having a good hitter behind you. In an effort to keep the batter off base while Mr. Big stands in the on-deck circle, the pitcher may in fact try harder and use his best stuff to retire the guy so he's not on base when Big comes to the plate.