Platooning

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  • Platooning is based on batter/pitcher matchups!
  • Bat right-handers against left-handed pitchers
  • Bat left-handers against right-handed pitchers
  • Select your line-up accordingly-- as Casey Stengel did
  • This practice reduces playing time for regulars!
  • They squawk, but have to accept it if results pay off!    

    • When a Stengelian skipper implements a platooning scheme, you can count on
    the players to proclaim the cliches:

  • "I can hit lefties! I've been hittin' 'em all my life!"
  • "You've gotta play every day! If you don't you lose your edge!"

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