Is it a great record even though he is a closer.
2007-08-15 08:39:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
It's tied for the MLB record, one more out and it will be broken.
2007-08-15 08:40:29 · update #1
I think it is a very impressive streak. I've heard some people say it's EASIER because he is a closer and he is always fresh, but I think it may HARDER because you may be rested, but to come in during pressure situations in each game and get those guys out to close out the contest is tough.
2007-08-15 08:45:32 · answer #1 · answered by Vin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a closer yes. Getting 41 straight is hard work and some help from his teammates. He has to be on his game for a much longer period of time than a starter to pitch to that many batters.
As much as a starter no. Closers only face a few batters in an appearance while a starter may face 20+. This means Jenks should be fresh against every batter he faces which is a huge advantage.
2007-08-15 16:09:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only been done one other time in MLB history...I'd say that is significant.
I look at it this way, if Jenks was a starter this would be the equivalent of pitching a perfect game and a half.
As for those who say it's easier for him because he's a reliever, I don't think so. If you look at the list of pitchers who have had streaks that have come close to lasting this lenght you'll find Jenks is the only reliever among them. If it were really easier for relievers wouldn't we see more relievers at the top of that list.
A starter might get into a good grove that lasts a week and he can run up a streak pretty quick.
A reliever has to be perfect for several weeks and deal with never knowing whether or not he's getting into the game and all the travel that occurs over that time period.
2007-08-15 15:48:33 · answer #3 · answered by SilverKing 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's significant its 41 straight batters he's faced. That mean's when he comes into a game, no hitters are expecting to reach base. It's something every manager wishes and prays to get in their bullpen.
It is a bit overrated based on the fact that its 3 hitters at a time. A starting pitcher reaching the same number is more impressive because he doesn't get a good night's rest between innings. It's much more difficult for a starter, but that doesnt make it easy by any means for a reliever.
2007-08-15 15:44:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is almost impossible to do.
But it would seem more significant if the White Sox were not in 4th place with a losing record (12-13) so far over the course of Jenks' streak.
2007-08-15 16:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by blah hah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a great accomplishment for a reliever, so that means he has only minimum chances to do it and sometimes it can be a 3 or 4 game wait. but for a starter you could retire 18 straight every game
2007-08-15 15:43:33 · answer #6 · answered by Buchy 11 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hell yeah. It is very difficult to retire that many major league hitters in a row. It doesn't matter if he is a closer. It's tough to even retire the side in an inning.
2007-08-15 15:42:47 · answer #7 · answered by Veritas et Aequitas () 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even if he breaks the record I'm sure he would trade it for a better record and a chance to get to the playoffs.
2007-08-15 16:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by Oz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely
2007-08-15 15:55:31 · answer #9 · answered by tfoley5000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure its significant, but it certainly ranks behind a lot of other pitching records. Gagne's consecutive saves, Hersheiser's scoreless innings to name a couple.
2007-08-15 15:46:48 · answer #10 · answered by suspendedagain300 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋