RELIEVERS: Spring stats before COVID-19 and the KC bullpen

While the actual March results may not matter much after the big layoff, it is still interesting to take a look at some spring training stats to see if there is anything worth tucking away from usage or from performance. We are talking very tiny samples under very random conditions, e.g., stronger/weaker batters faced, working on a pitch, honing mechanics, building strength, on and on. Think more about usage or signs of issues to tuck away in your memory (or make lists like I do). Let's start with something very basic like innings pitched and see if we learn anything.

Typically, relievers are brought along very slowly, often in simulated games or backfield games and then face regular batters later in spring training. But some relievers...

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