Post by nomar on Mar 6, 2024 13:26:07 GMT -5
theathletic.com/5277693/2024/03/06/twins-platoon-left-handed-hitters/
This article talks about the merits of platooning, which given the huge number of LHH in the current lineup and in the system, could become more frequent in Boston too.
In the past, I have always disliked the idea of platooning young LHB guys before they got a real chance to hit vs LHP. I figured this would hurt their development, but this article made a very interesting case to curb that fear:
This article talks about the merits of platooning, which given the huge number of LHH in the current lineup and in the system, could become more frequent in Boston too.
In the past, I have always disliked the idea of platooning young LHB guys before they got a real chance to hit vs LHP. I figured this would hurt their development, but this article made a very interesting case to curb that fear:
Second, there’s little historical evidence to suggest young left-handed hitters improve against left-handed pitchers the more they’re allowed to face them. Most studies have shown a neutral effect, in which playing time has no real impact, and some have even shown a slightly negative effect, indicating that being thrown into the fire as a full-time player can be disadvantageous.
