View details for Pen Support

The number of additional runs charged to the starting pitcher that his bullpen allowed to score after he left the game, compared to an average bullpen. Negative Pen Support means the bullpen prevented more runs from scoring than an average pen (i.e. the pitcher's ERA looks better than it should because of good bullpen support).

Pen Support appears in the following BP Glossary Categories:

• Archaic

Pen Support appears in the following BP Statistical Reports:

• Pitcher Expected Win-Loss Records
• Starting Pitcher Bullpen Support
• Support Neutral Value Added