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This seems to be happening in all seasons from around 1940 to 1953. It seems as if all fielding ratings are neutralized for those seasons. It may have started in the late 1930's, but I didn't notice it until 1940. Once I saw it in my quick historical replay, I made sample test leagues for each season to 1954 and saw the fielding ratings act the same way.
I'm using 1-year recalc with no development engine. Real lineups and transactions turned on. Prior to 1940, there are usually a wide range of player fielding ratings. Several blues, greens, yellows, etc. Beginning in 1940, the highest Outfield range is 71, and all the good fielders are given that. Each year until 1954, these ratings are not changing either. Dimaggio's range is 71 throughout the entire decade no matter what year is chosen.
Beginning in 1954, it seems, the ratings go back to being tied to true performance. There's a wide range again, and blue ratings are once again assigned.
Is this a bug or were the 40's/early 50's really this bland and boring for defense?
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