Re: does clutch exist?
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If some people can choke in big spots, others can excel in big spots. I don't think you can have it both ways.
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You can't temporarily improve your power, your eyesight or whatever in certain situations, can you? Unless your not trying hard the rest of the time.
But I could see how someone could try too much or just [censored] their pants in general important at bats.
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I think you definitely can focus more in key situations. Do you think Chris Carpenter was as focused in his last 3-4 regular season starts when nothing mattered as he was the rest of the year, or in the playoffs?
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This is more just not performing to his full capabilities when he doesn't need to. Clutch really isn't about 'trying harder'.
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