Pitcher Roles in MLB and The Show

Pitcher role differentiation in Major League Baseball and its mechanical simulation within the video game MLB The Show. This 6332-word research report examines the strategic deployment of starters and specialized relievers based on data-driven leverage models, physical fatigue, and repertoire depth. The scope covers real-world tactical concepts like the "Third Time Through the Order" penalty and the three-batter minimum alongside in-game systems involving attributes like Pitching Clutch, energy recovery cycles, and role-specific quirks.