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Posted By: Lee Behrens

That don't say I hope for a pop up in the infield, because it is not a "glamour" stat, but it has exactly the same effect, 1 out and no runners advance. It is just that no one happens to keep a pop up on the infiield stat, so the pitchers that are able to do this well are not "glamorized".

How many times do you see a situation where a runner is in scoring position with 1 outs, the first batter strikes out for 2 outs the next batter hgets a hit and runs score, but the pitcher that is to get the ball in plays has it turn to a double play and end of inning. Now the strike out isn't so good.

Just a scenario where a strikeout can be a detrement.

Yes, there are exciting at times but does have the same result as the pop up on the infield.