Author Topic: Are Saves a Useful Stat? Do they Distort the Game?  (Read 927 times)

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I think there's some level of importance in measuring how effective a pitcher is at coming in and closing out a game in the 9th inning.  I'd argue that the stat needs some tweaking to eliminate the 6 out 2 inning save as that's not as reflective of the capabilities of a closer as one who comes in simply to shut down the opposing team in the ninth inning.