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Peter Bergstrom · 03-25-2002, 03:02 AM

[quote] Read the link provided by hellfrozeover. It should give you some insight into "clutch ability". <hr></blockquote>

Controversial subject! There have been some high level discussions on this board. I've noticed that, in the sim, catchers seem to be disporportionately rated as GREAT in the clutch. Go figure. The effects, judging by the the close/late hitting stats, have been mild but apparent. Personally, I think clutch hitting is probably a myth, but it adds flavor to the game.

I think it's odd that the clutch rating has been included but no algorythms for Home Field advantage which is an undeniable factor.

Then there 'consistency'. Another can of worms.....

03-25-2002, 03:02 AM	#4
Peter Bergstrom Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 27	[quote] Read the link provided by hellfrozeover. It should give you some insight into "clutch ability". <hr></blockquote> Controversial subject! There have been some high level discussions on this board. I've noticed that, in the sim, catchers seem to be disporportionately rated as GREAT in the clutch. Go figure. The effects, judging by the the close/late hitting stats, have been mild but apparent. Personally, I think clutch hitting is probably a myth, but it adds flavor to the game. I think it's odd that the clutch rating has been included but no algorythms for Home Field advantage which is an undeniable factor. Then there 'consistency'. Another can of worms.....