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Originally Posted by kq76
I think I might understand what you mean, but I'd like to hear it from you exactly what you think the difference between them is.
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The way I see it used in OOTP is the stopper is the ace, the go to guy in the bullpen. If he comes in, he will finish what he started, unless he gets lit up. So, this guy will pitch quite a few innings out of the pen. He will get saves, because of when he pitches, but he won't be used with saves in mind. What I don't see is the AI bringing him into a game in a tight spot in the 7th to get out of a jam and then going to another guy to finish the game. From 1972 to 1978 Rollie Fingers never threw less than 100 innings. Once you change the "use of closer" setting to normal you will see the game begin to bring in that best relief pitcher with the "save" stat in mind.
Another way to look at this, is to google Rich Gossage and think of some of the rants he's went on over the years.