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Originally Posted by '94 EXPOS
Exactly.
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You are probably doing better then you think you are.
And keep in mind that some (very few) of your lowly rated prospects will blossom late (and some of your better ones will fade!).
The game is very accurate in how and how many prospects actually develop in to MLB players.
Having a good scout and paying extra in to your player development does help but probably not to the extent that you currently expect.
Also, while personality traits are important do not always shy away from taking talented but 'undesirable' players. The game and real life MLB are littered with jerks who can bring it!
I always play as an expansion team. When I started playing regularly I would sink big money in to scouting and development. I would become very frustrated (be wary of those dreaded stars!) that all the 'elite' talent I had acquired didn't bring me a stable of all-stars. I almost quit playing, thinking that game was rigged (this is when I joined these boards and started nosing around and realized I had a lot to learn). Over time, I realized how tough this game is. I did get better at identifying talent and managing my development system. I began to enjoy the challenge! I now can build a team from the ground up pretty quick.....usually.....and '16 presents the best challenge yet when it comes to level of difficulty
It sounds like you are mostly on the right track. Managing your expectations of your team's system and getting a little better the more you play........you will enjoy this game
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Ok, that's good to know. I have my scouting development budget at $20,000,000 and my scout is outstanding in all categories.
A lot of times the OSA potential will be 2 or 3 star but my scout says they are a 4.5 or 5 star potential. Should I trust my scout with the good ratings? I also have between $8,000,000 and $12,000,000 scouting budget.
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Originally Posted by MikeS21
Forget the ratings stars and the 20-80 numbers for a moment. What are the idea personality settings do you look for in a potential "super-star?"
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I look for guys with good work ethic, intelligence and leadership.
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Originally Posted by SirMichaelJordan
Think of prospects as lottery tickets.
The more you spend on development the better your chances to get a serviceable MLB player.
The better your scout the better you are at picking potential MLB players. (Equivalent of a guy who is good at picking numbers)
Its not a game of superstar or bust. Any player who can contribute for you at a MLB level is considered a win.
Also, value individual ratings more than OVR POT.
Can a player field? Does he has speed and run based well or can steal? Does he has good contact or power potential? (5 or better on a 2-8 scale) does he has a good eye, gap power potential?
Individual potential ratings are not static so if a guy have poor batting ratings but has tremendous power potential, it is possible for him to break the ceiling of his current (perceived) contact potential (or eye, etc) and become a MLB a player.
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So do individual ratings combine to make the overall? That's what I thought at least.
Thanks a ton for the responses guys!