On the field , he was particularly adept in handling the bullpen to offset the limitations of the 15 starters he used ; he made a record 607 pitching changes .
Was fearless even in pulling pitchers from no - hit bids ( which he did twice ) .
On the field , he was particularly adept in handling the bullpen to offset the limitations of the 15 starters he used ; he made a record 607 pitching changes and was fearless even in pulling pitchers from no - hit bids ( which he did twice ) .