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New Pitcher Moved to the Field for a Platoon Advantage

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by Jeremy Snyder - July 28, 2012August 7, 2017 0

Wright is at least the 25th pitcher in major league history to make a move from the mound to another position so that another pitcher could have the platoon advantage; details of the other 24 can be found here. 1. Wesley Wright, Houston Astros, July 27, 2012.Wright, one of three

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