The Closer: Eckersley
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The success of Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley was a milestone in the changes we now take for granted in pitching strategy in Major League Baseball. Starters rarely complete a game, instead entrusting the bullpen to hold or save a lead. "Eck", who was originally a top-flight starting pitcher, reinvented himself as a reliever and dominated in that role. This quiz is all about the life and times of Eck.
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