So in weighted on base, it says a single is more valuable then a walk- all those statistics are averaged out over multiple games.
In a tight game, is a 1 pitch AB where the ball goes off a defensive swing and squibs down the 3rd base line for an infield single, equal to a 13 pitch worked walk?
In both situations you have a runner on 1st. One AB took 1 pitch, the other 13 pitches to 1 batter. Increasing pitch count, showing his repoitore, tiring the pitcher out mentally and physically, letting the on deck guy get a good look at his stuff.
I was cracking up when someone said work Luciano ragged until he is a broke man and then give him back to the Royals and say here you go, thanks. LMFAO.. Still cracking up about that and have a huge smile on my face writing this...