maybe instead of having a catcher's ability to call games...how about just having an Intelligence rating in the game.
this could be used for everyone. it wont have a HUGE impact but a small one. something like the decision a pitcher has to make off a bunt with a runner on first. do you throw to second to get the lead run out? (even though he's sure to beat out the throw) or do you get the sure out at first? maybe intelligence could play a role in this. an intelligent player would more likely make the play that will work, whereas a less intelligent player would be more likely (not always, but more likely) to make the mistake throw to second and in result have both runners safe on the bunt.
this could play into catching and pitching. where a smarter catcher would call better pitches. so if you had Damian Miller (very smart guy) catching Curt Schilling...you could pretty much say bye bye to your hitting streak. not always, but maybe a slightly better percentage. whereas, a young rookie catcher calling a game for a young rookie pitcher could mean bullpen time by the fourth.
ofcourse, i think this is a rating that should always (except in rare cases) start off low and build overtime thru experience. however, some guys shouldnt always get smarter as their careers go on. i think the same should be done with leadership. a young guy should build into a good leader overtime.
well wateva
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