August 22, 2007
The Uselessness of the Three Inning Save
In less than 24 hours, Marc Gwyn earned a save in an 18-9 game in which he allowed four hits, three walks and four runs because he pitched three innings and Wes Littleton earns a save in a 30-3 contest. At least Littleton pitched well, keeping Baltimore off the board for his three innings of work. There should be some limit on the three inning save. The rule book does say the pitcher must be effective, but as Mr. Gwyn demonstrates, that's rarely used to deny a pitcher a save. See my solution.
Posted by David Pinto at
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Is this really a concern? Those saves happen so rarely, no one cares anyway.