I'd argue strikeout to walk is far more important for a closer because it determines the likelihood of a successful save via the number of batters faced.

Also, if a closer comes in with the bases loaded and gives up a triple, he allows 3 runs, but none earned...as an example.

Let me put it more simply for you so you can understand: Closers inherit baserunners very often, starters never inherit baserunners. If inherited runners score, it doesn't count against your ERA.

I'd expect a "baseball expert" to know this.

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Posted by Drewbie

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Posted on 5/10/24 at 9:20 pm to CGSC Lobotomy

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I'd argue strikeout to walk is far more important for a closer because it determines the likelihood of a successful save via the number of batters faced.

Do you not realize he'd still be top 3 on A&M in this stat too, 4th at absolute worst after tonight?

And no one around him in that area would be a freshman. Point being saying Gaeckle isn't one of the best freshmen to come through here is just plain stupid.

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Posted by BallHawg10

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Posted on 5/10/24 at 9:33 pm to CGSC Lobotomy

Damn that was ice cold by Wood.

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