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| #13678 | 01/20/2015 12:46:53 am | ||
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jason_shocker11 Joined: 09/26/2014 Posts: 56 Inactive 
| What is 4 and 1/2 man rotation on pitching tactics page and how does it work? | ||
| #13679 | 01/20/2015 1:46:28 am | ||
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crackit Joined: 05/15/2013 Posts: 315 Anchorage Lawless IV.4 
| It is a five man rotation with six pitchers where the fifth slot alternates between the SP5 and The spot starter (SS). Provide flexibility when you have four definite starters but don't have a stand-out candidate for the fifth position. It might be used where you have starters who don't have sufficient stamina to pitch every fifth game; or where you can't decide between two pitchers for the fifth place on the starting rota. Hope this helps. |
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| #13705 | 01/20/2015 9:51:36 am | ||
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admin Joined: 01/27/2010 Posts: 5019 Administrator 
| The 4 1/2 man rotation works as follows: SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4, SP5, SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4... So the 5th pitcher only starts every other rotation through the order. Steve |
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| #13709 | 01/20/2015 11:04:07 am | ||
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JuanCarlos_BY Joined: 12/22/2014 Posts: 77 Inactive
| I did not understand , Crackit said response and Steve a different one. The 5th pitcher always starts every 2 rotations , regardless if the 1st pitcher has not full energy ? |
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| #13711 | 01/20/2015 11:32:28 am | ||
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newtman Joined: 11/02/2013 Posts: 3343 Inactive
| What Steve said is correct. To answer your followup question, I believe it might depend on what fatigue level you have your starters to go at, but I'm not sure. | ||
| #13738 | 01/21/2015 2:02:46 am | ||
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jason_shocker11 Joined: 09/26/2014 Posts: 56 Inactive
| I used this kind of rotation because my fifth pitcher is very talented but lacks stamina to perform long games. Is this rotation alright or should I just make my rotation 4-man and make him my set-up man? |
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| #13759 | 01/21/2015 11:23:42 am | ||
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MukilteoMike Joined: 08/09/2014 Posts: 3294 Inactive
| I'm guessing you're talking about Arnold. With 6 Stamina, he needs to be a prominent member of your bullpen. | ||
| #13817 | 01/22/2015 6:24:26 pm | ||
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jason_shocker11 Joined: 09/26/2014 Posts: 56 Inactive
| Interesting choice of tactic. I'll give it a try. Thanks! | ||
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