[The Game]

Originally Posted by MKG1734

I have a question that I'm going to pose in this thread since I don't want to start a new thread in this forum.

I am playing as GM of the Chicago Cubs in my game. My season is into September and I am curious about how the lineup is constructed by the AI.

If more information is needed, please let me know and I will happily post it but I'll start with what seems to be the most pertinent information.

Settings:
Mostly default except for player evaluation which is set at 5/62/22/11. With regard to this setting, it should be noted that changing to anything really seems to have zero effect on the lineup that the AI plays. Also, Sabermetric lineup selection is chosen.
Player Morale: OFF
Player Personality: OFF

Now...to the question at hand (I will post screen shots if necessary but didn't feel like flooding the thread with screen shots for this post):

After some injuries through the year (none that changed ratings in any way), and some promotions from AAA, here are the important notes:

With these three players currently fully healthy and on the roster:

Addison Russell:
GS: 68
AVG: .314
OBP: .372
SLG: .491
WAR: 2.9
Fielding: +1.8 ZR at 2B in 37 GS, +0.8 ZR at SS in 26 GS

Ratings:
Con: 60/75
Gap: 70/75
HR: 50/65
Eye: 45/60
AvoidK: 55/60
Overall / Potential: 47/71

Fielding:
2B: 70
SS: 60
Range: 65
Error: 70
Arm: 70
DP: 60

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Javier Baez:
GS: 51
AVG: .265
OBP: .310
SLG: .451
WAR: 1.6
Fielding: +2.7 ZR at 2B in 40 GS, +0.1 ZR at SS in 1 GS

Ratings:
Con: 45/55
Gap: 50/60
HR: 65/75
Eye: 45/50
AvoidK: 30/35
Overall / Potential: 45/67

Fielding:
2B: 65
SS: 60
3B: 65
Range: 65
Error: 60
Arm: 70
DP: 65

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Arismendy Alcantara:
GS: 85
AVG: .283
OBP: .340
SLG: .467
WAR: 1.8
Fielding: +1.9 ZR at 2B in 20 GS, -2.0 ZR at 3B in 15 GS, -1.0 ZR at SS in 2 GS

Ratings:
Con: 50/55
Gap: 70/70
HR: 55/55
Eye: 40/55
AvoidK: 45/45
Overall / Potential: 48/58

Fielding:
2B: 55
SS: 45
3B: 30
CF: 55
INF Range: 60
INF Error: 55
INF Arm: 65
DP: 60

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Now.... the AI lineup:
Baez: SS
Alcantara: 2B
Russell: Bench

My question is why? Meaning ... what metric is the AI measuring these players to position them like this?

By essentially every metric (both stats, offensive and defensive ratings) Russell is a superior player in this sim than both Baez and Alcantara.

So ... why is the lineup set without Russell playing?

Does Maddon prefer vets over youngsters? I know Alcantara is only in his 2nd year but Russell is a rookie. Where's Castro?