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slugger922cubs · 06-13-2017, 05:28 PM

Second split squad games.
But what i do for ST is I have a custom strategy setting ive saved and load in. I set it to have short pitch counts and short hooks on the pitchers. 6-man rotations. Likewise, I maximize pinch hitters, pinch runners, and defensive subs at 7+ any lead. When I fill out my depth chart I make it rest starters every other day and the second sub every 3 or 4 days. It will mix it up a lot and get guys ABs and innings. Then come opening day I reset or reload my strategy settings for normal and run the manager on the depth chart and then make my adjustments to the normal line up.
Another thing I've done recently is set up a MiLB spring training using tournaments. I create a tournament that runs during ST without playoffs. Each MLB team gets one team in the tournament. I set the player selection to avoid MLB players and maximum 1-year or no MLB service. This tournament also uses high PH and PR to get guys playing time although it will be closer to normal games. Typically the tournament will select my top 30 or so prospects. This gives them me ability to see them have game stats in ST against other top prospects. This would not be something you'd want to do if you want to use ST to teach positions though.

06-13-2017, 05:28 PM	#7
slugger922cubs Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 314	Second split squad games. But what i do for ST is I have a custom strategy setting ive saved and load in. I set it to have short pitch counts and short hooks on the pitchers. 6-man rotations. Likewise, I maximize pinch hitters, pinch runners, and defensive subs at 7+ any lead. When I fill out my depth chart I make it rest starters every other day and the second sub every 3 or 4 days. It will mix it up a lot and get guys ABs and innings. Then come opening day I reset or reload my strategy settings for normal and run the manager on the depth chart and then make my adjustments to the normal line up. Another thing I've done recently is set up a MiLB spring training using tournaments. I create a tournament that runs during ST without playoffs. Each MLB team gets one team in the tournament. I set the player selection to avoid MLB players and maximum 1-year or no MLB service. This tournament also uses high PH and PR to get guys playing time although it will be closer to normal games. Typically the tournament will select my top 30 or so prospects. This gives them me ability to see them have game stats in ST against other top prospects. This would not be something you'd want to do if you want to use ST to teach positions though. Last edited by slugger922cubs; 06-13-2017 at 05:32 PM.