OOTP Developments Forums - View Single Post - A switch/option to stop AI from putting players at positions they are not rated for

david limbaugh · 05-30-2015, 11:06 PM

In baseball, from high school to pro ball, if you can hit, really hit, you will play. It may be DH. It may be 1B. It may be a corner outfield spot. Richie Zisk. Steve Balboni, etc...

In fictional leagues, I have a hunch you are right, the game doesn't make enough 'fake' Buddy Harrelsons or Felix Millans or Larry Bowas or Mark Belangers....

I play historically. I don't mind it when Johnny Bench goes from C to 1B or Tony Perez goes from 3B to 1B or Joe Mauer goes from C to 1B as long as it happens when/after it happened in real life....

Another example just popped up for me.

Beginning 1876 season. A team's opening day lineup from AI Manager

Starting a Catcher, John Farrow, at 2B and hitting in the 8 hole.

John Farrow's Defensive Ratings: C - 44, Centerfield - 5, Right Field - 37

No 2B Rating.

two 2b's on the roster, Dick Hunt rated 33 at 2B and Charlie Sweasey ranked 42 at 2B.

Is it because Farrow is a far superior hitter? No..

Contact: Farrow 29/29 ; Dick Hunt 28/28 ; Charlie Sweasey 28/28

Gap Power??? Home Run Power? Farrow 29/29 and 1/1

Hunt: 33/34 and 1/1 Sweasey: 20/20 and 1/1

So Why does the Manager put Farrow at 2B. Curious to see how many errors he makes playing a position he is not qualified to play....

Another team, opening day:

Joe Gerhardt hitting 2nd in order and playing 3b. Problem? He is rated a 75 at 1B, a 49 at 2B and 29 at SS. Not qualified to play 3B.

Herman Dehlman starts at 1B. He is rated at 71 at 1B so good with that. Gerhardt at better hitter so why not just start him at 1B instead of 3B?

Roster has two 3B's, Al Nevin rated at 43 and George Fields rated at 48.

The more I look, the worse this problem gets - because these players, playing out of place, make 3 to 4 errors in a game....

05-30-2015, 11:06 PM	#8
david limbaugh All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Murfreesboro (Nashville) Tennessee Posts: 729	Exactly! You are fictional, I am historical - same issue... In baseball, from high school to pro ball, if you can hit, really hit, you will play. It may be DH. It may be 1B. It may be a corner outfield spot. Richie Zisk. Steve Balboni, etc... In fictional leagues, I have a hunch you are right, the game doesn't make enough 'fake' Buddy Harrelsons or Felix Millans or Larry Bowas or Mark Belangers.... I play historically. I don't mind it when Johnny Bench goes from C to 1B or Tony Perez goes from 3B to 1B or Joe Mauer goes from C to 1B as long as it happens when/after it happened in real life.... Another example just popped up for me. Beginning 1876 season. A team's opening day lineup from AI Manager Starting a Catcher, John Farrow, at 2B and hitting in the 8 hole. John Farrow's Defensive Ratings: C - 44, Centerfield - 5, Right Field - 37 No 2B Rating. two 2b's on the roster, Dick Hunt rated 33 at 2B and Charlie Sweasey ranked 42 at 2B. Is it because Farrow is a far superior hitter? No.. Contact: Farrow 29/29 ; Dick Hunt 28/28 ; Charlie Sweasey 28/28 Gap Power??? Home Run Power? Farrow 29/29 and 1/1 Hunt: 33/34 and 1/1 Sweasey: 20/20 and 1/1 So Why does the Manager put Farrow at 2B. Curious to see how many errors he makes playing a position he is not qualified to play.... Another team, opening day: Joe Gerhardt hitting 2nd in order and playing 3b. Problem? He is rated a 75 at 1B, a 49 at 2B and 29 at SS. Not qualified to play 3B. Herman Dehlman starts at 1B. He is rated at 71 at 1B so good with that. Gerhardt at better hitter so why not just start him at 1B instead of 3B? Roster has two 3B's, Al Nevin rated at 43 and George Fields rated at 48. The more I look, the worse this problem gets - because these players, playing out of place, make 3 to 4 errors in a game.... __________________ @RHS_SID on Twitter - Go Cubs - BoSox - World Series - One Day ...#WhenItHappens Last edited by david limbaugh; 05-30-2015 at 11:32 PM.