One Inning Bullpen??

[III.sixpack]

Now that it is SEC games, someone please explain this to me: Jerad Liebelt comes in and throws a 3 batter, 9 pitch inning; but does not remain for the next inning. Why? That makes no sense to me, but this seems to be a rotational thing we do. I don't think it is a Lefty-Righty batter due up reason.

 

[drumrcraig]

My guess would be that they thing we have enough talent to get away with bringing in a new guy. By pulling Liebelt after one inning, we can use him again this weekend if we need.

 

[kphall11]

I think it’s more of them thinking long term over the whole season. They want everyone to still be ready to go come June. At least in nonconference the coaching staff has done a great job managing the arms from a pitch count/innings standpoint.

 

[She Mate Me]

I know this is the kinda thing you say in a hot streak, but it feels like we may have the best group of assistants we've ever had in baseball. That's saying a lot considering how many formers are HC's.

 

[Philly Dawg]

It’s a sabermetrics thing. Many MLB teams do it. I’ve heard the explanation and it made sense to me at the time, but I’m having trouble remembering the details.

 

[campshelbydog842003]

Seems like you’re taking a much higher chance of someone having an off day and letting the other team get back in the game. We have a great staff, but these are not major league pitchers and taking someone out after a one, two, three inning where he only threw 9 pitches seems risky....I’m not the one who has the team sitting at 18-2 though.