Bullpen Leverage Mapping Is Winning More Late Innings

Leverage Shift

High-leverage usage is moving earlier. Elite relievers are now appearing before the ninth when matchup pressure is highest.

Matchup Geometry

Platoons are still relevant, but chase-profile targeting has become the bigger edge in sequencing relievers.

Execution Layer

Teams with cleaner catcher-pitcher tempo in leverage spots are reducing free passes and preserving one-run leads.

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