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The Twilight of the Starting Pitcher: An Analysis of Changing Roles in Baseball

In recent years, the landscape of professional baseball has undergone significant changes, particularly regarding the role of starting pitchers. With historic performances becoming rare and analytics reshaping strategies, we appear to be witnessing an era marked by the decline of the traditional starting pitcher, characterized by the complete game warrior who would face batters for nine full innings.

The Death of the Complete Game