OOTP Developments Forums - View Single Post - Signed a 2-way intl amateur, help deciding whether to develop him as a SP or 1B

udbacker58 · 09-20-2016, 02:12 PM

I don't agree at all. I don't know your overall league ratings, but if you just go by the typical 20-80 scale, he's basically well above average contact, great doubles power, league average power, league average eye, below average avoid K. That doesn't scream starting 1B/DH to me, especially as a righty. That sounds like .280/.330/.430 MAXIMUM. And in most leagues I've seen, 55 is definitely not league average; so it's possible he has below average power/eye/avK.

I'd leave him as a pitcher and hope the stuff improves (teenagers often do improve their stuff). If he isn't developing the way you like by 19-20, you can always make the switch.

Average starting pitcher >>>>>> average 1B in my mind. And it looks like the best he will be is average at either, unless he gets lucky in development

09-20-2016, 02:12 PM	#13
udbacker58 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,140	I don't agree at all. I don't know your overall league ratings, but if you just go by the typical 20-80 scale, he's basically well above average contact, great doubles power, league average power, league average eye, below average avoid K. That doesn't scream starting 1B/DH to me, especially as a righty. That sounds like .280/.330/.430 MAXIMUM. And in most leagues I've seen, 55 is definitely not league average; so it's possible he has below average power/eye/avK. I'd leave him as a pitcher and hope the stuff improves (teenagers often do improve their stuff). If he isn't developing the way you like by 19-20, you can always make the switch. Average starting pitcher >>>>>> average 1B in my mind. And it looks like the best he will be is average at either, unless he gets lucky in development Last edited by udbacker58; 09-20-2016 at 02:13 PM.