Good Luck/Bad Luck

[Guest Edgy DC]

Derek Lowe, Atlanta Braves: 9-5, 4.77 ERA.

Kenshin Kawakami, Atlanta Braves: 0-9, 4.78 ERA.

[metirish]

Does Lowe go deeper in his starts?

[Guest Edgy DC]

He'd almost have to, as pitchers --- all other things being equal --- are more likely to get pulled for a pinch hitter while trailing. And Kawakami has perpetually been trailing.

Innings per start:

Lowe: 5.91
Kawakami 5.38

[Ceetar]

run support: 5.79 to 3.71