Can someone explain the point of relievers and closers?

[DannyDevito8997_XBL]

In terms of this game is it worth using a reliver/closer when my starter needs a rest? Like lets say I have 3 85 overall starting pitchers, is there any benefit to putting in a reliver later in the game or can I sub in another starting pitcher?

Would it not be more beneficial to level a second good starter than switch to reliver unless that reliever is better?

[Weshill627_PSN]

Stamina is the reason
It takes about 5 games for a starter to regain enough to get useable again, compared to only 1 for a reliever.

[Dolenz_PSN]

@dannydevito8997_xbl said in Can someone explain the point of relievers and closers?:

In terms of this game is it worth using a reliver/closer when my starter needs a rest? Like lets say I have 3 85 overall starting pitchers, is there any benefit to putting in a reliver later in the game or can I sub in another starting pitcher?

Would it not be more beneficial to level a second good starter than switch to reliver unless that reliever is better?

For conquest you can just use the same pitcher over and over.

For mini seasons or online play their stamina will get drained and take several games to build back up.

[lessthanpi79_PSN]

Starters get a hit to stamina when they are used as relievers.
If you need a few good RP try doing the Baltimore and Oakland collections.