re: ATL thread 7/18 - Dbags (Frick) vs Braves (Elder) - 6:20 CDT

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We said the same thing about Will Smith and Kenley Jansen.

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my revisionist history memory recalls much more drama for Will and Kenley. Part of that with Kenley is that he pitched so damn slow, it made it seem like every inning was stressful even when he went 1-2-3.

2022 Kenley had 1-2-3 innings in 27 of 65 games (41.5% of games).
2021 Smith had 1-2-3 innings in 26 of 71 games (36.6% of games).

My perception seems to follow the game log stats. Iglesias pitches clean innings at a higher rate. He's also blown up at a higher rate (17% of games he's given up multiple runs). In 21, Smith only gave up multiple earned runs 4 times. I'm guessing he pitched in many more 1 run games that year resulting in a bunch of losses and blown saves. Kenley gave up more than 1 run 6 times in 22. Again, probably pitched in more close games to account for those blown saves.