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Pinch-hitting: baseball's toughest job: little recognition is given to players who are successful at coming off the bench and providing needed offense in a substitute role.
THE TOUGHEST JOB IN BASEBALL? That's not an easy designation to make in a game replete with difficult tasks in the field, at bat, on the mound, and in the ever-hot seat that keeps managers squirming with apprehension, frustration and despair.
Chances are most fans might choose the task of the closer, the strong-arm pitcher deputed to slam the door against the threat of the enemy snatching victory from the jaws of imminent defeat.
The way the game is played now, the closet's role has become iconic, taking on the prestige once reserved for great hitters, fancy fielders and superb starting pitchers. Not only do today's relievers of last resort attract far ...
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