I understand what makes it a save opportunity, but what makes it a Hold opportunity?
2006-06-26 05:18:54 · 4 answers · asked by sm_csu 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
A hold is awarded to a relief pitcher if he enters in a save situation, records at least one out, and leaves the game without having relinquished that lead.
2006-06-26 05:22:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
"A hold is when a pitcher comes in either when the score is tied or when his team is behind and he doesn't allow the situation to get any worse."
No its not. Its when a pitcher comes in and hold their teams lead to set up the save for the closer. Thats why their called set up men. Heres the real definition: A relief pitcher is credited with a hold any time he enters a game in a save situation, records at least one out and leaves the game never having relinquished the lead. A pitcher cannot finish the game and receive credit for a hold, nor can he earn a hold and a save in the same game.
2006-06-26 13:00:13 · answer #2 · answered by North Dakota baseball player 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hold is when a pitcher comes in either when the score is tied or when his team is behind and he doesn't allow the situation to get any worse
2006-06-26 12:50:43 · answer #3 · answered by Matt G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hold is when a pitcher comes in either when the score is tied or when his team is behind and he doesn't allow the situation to get any worse.
2006-06-26 12:23:18 · answer #4 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋