[DougWyatt]

I've started a rather young league (15-18 year olds), and most all of my players have low ratings at their respected positions; despite some having solid numbers in the fielding ratings (range, arm, errors, etc.). After some looking around, I've found that this is because of experience - I assume due to their youth.

I'm afraid they won't develope, as my seasons are only 26 games, and the most a guy can play is 4 years - so; he's looking at playing only a max of 104 games total career - then he retires.

Questions ..

1) Will these kids gain enough experience in the short seasons to improve their experience & in effect earning higher position ratings ?

2) Is there any way for me to help this along ? (I see there is a batter and pitcher development speed option in the game options; but nothing for fielding).

3) Will the range, arm, and error be useful guides to evaluating - or are those potential numbers; and the lack of experience means the player doesn't know how to utilize these skills yet ?

4) How powerful is the experience ? As there are a *few* guys that have a little more, and their position ratings are around 2 to 3 times better than guys with the same R,A, & E ratings but minimal experience.