Re: Baseball HOF Results
The difference between a good pinch hitter and a bad one is marginal - I wouldn't be surprised if there are arguments that there is none at all, though I would dispute that.
However, the difference between a great closer and a bad one is far wider. Some pitchers who are great starters could never be great closers, and vice versa. Yet any hitter should be able to be a pinch hitter without a significant loss or gain in his performance. Being a great closer takes a specific skill set.
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