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Because they are epically awful vs. same handed pitching
Jaso OPS vs. Career OPS L/R:
.605/.720
Olivo OPS vs. Career OPS L/R:
.795/.658 (.643/.640 last year, and he's a 33 year old catcher)
Brendan Ryan Career OPS L/R:
.670/.645
League Pinch Hitting OPS Last Year:
.618
I think there are advantages to pinch hitting even with the lesser OPS, such as getting a guy that can bunt, run, or take a pitch, but I get why Wedge would neglect pinch hitting, especially with a bench that (other than Kawasaki) has hardly been touched so far this season. I don't agree with it either, but I can see why Wedge would leave whoever in there.