by ROBERTLATORRE » Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:17 am
[quote:910107cdd2="UNCtarheel"]What is the pratical difference between a reliever who is an R2 and one who is rated R2 C0?[/quote:910107cdd2]
Definition of a "closer situation" - occurs whenever the defensive team has the lead and the tying run is at-bat or on-base from the 9th inning on.
If a game is in a "closer situation", ignore the R rating and use the C rating. If a pitcher doesn't have a C rating, they are automatically fatigued. This doesn't apply to the starting pitcher if he is in the game when the game goes into a closer situation.