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I think Mr.Capo is right -- I suspect (but do not _know_) that the overall rating of a player at any position is not what determines events. I suspect that actual events are determined by a player's ratings at the sub-level, and perhaps modified up or down a bit by experience--only Markus can say for sure. I suspect overall player ratings are generally used by the AI to determine starting lineups and depth charts and whatnot. Again, I don't know for sure.
If I'm correct, though, this means a Willie Mays-quality player would come into a position he had no overall rating for (say LF), and would bring his HoF-level Range, Error, and Arm ratings along with him. If I'm correct, then that would mean he would be a pretty good LF, even without an overall rating.
Before we decide something is "realistic" or not when it comes to defense, we ought find out what the game really does.
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