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SlinkyTWF · 02-13-2019, 07:27 PM

I hope this is the kind of information you are seeking, and that it may benefit other players.

I'm a free team with 6 playoffs in 10 seasons and 1 championship. I am currently in a Perfect League (3rd season there, and still getting stomped by bought teams for the most part—you don't get many PPs for upgrades if your team doesn't win). However, my team is still playing between 400 and 500 ball with 6 diamonds and 4 silver players on the roster, with golds rounding out the balance.

Since you don't draft in PT, but rather make the best of what you are dealt, supplemented with AH buys, my team building philosophy is as follows:

I've noticed that the game tends to wear out staffs with < 12 pitchers, so I build 13 position/12 pitchers.

The corners (RF, LF, 3B, and 1B) are my SLG% generation slots. I want a balance of L and R between those slots. I look for defense if I can get it. I don't know if the game cares, but I look for my 1B to throw lefty, and for my 3B and SS to throw righty in case it takes those things into account. I try to select players with high Avoid K ratings if possible.

I draft for defense in order of priority: C, SS, CF, 2B, but of course, if I snag an ace offensive player for any of those positions, I will use them.

With only 13 fielders, it is more difficult to set platoons. Therefore, I look for 1 utility infielder (2B-3B-SS) and 1 utility outfielder (LF-RF-CF) who can play all positions competently, 1 backup catcher I keep dedicated to that position, and 1 backup 1B (who, being a power position, usually also ends up being my backup DH). If I get a good R-L split between the 1B and C positions, I might platoon them.

I don't worry too much about speed. It's nice if I can get it, but I don't draft for it. Many good defensive players are already fast.

I prefer lefty batters in the lead-off slot if they are otherwise good for that position.

I try to pick pitchers with low OPSLG%.

For starting pitchers, I just go for the best I can find. I set a 5-man rotation, strict w/occasional best rest.

For relievers, I balance L and R in Setup and Middle Relief, and have an alternate reserve Closer of the off-hand to my best.

For strategy, I modify a traditional model depending on the actual team I get.

02-13-2019, 07:27 PM	#5
SlinkyTWF Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 123	My Team Design Philosophy I hope this is the kind of information you are seeking, and that it may benefit other players. I'm a free team with 6 playoffs in 10 seasons and 1 championship. I am currently in a Perfect League (3rd season there, and still getting stomped by bought teams for the most part—you don't get many PPs for upgrades if your team doesn't win). However, my team is still playing between 400 and 500 ball with 6 diamonds and 4 silver players on the roster, with golds rounding out the balance. Since you don't draft in PT, but rather make the best of what you are dealt, supplemented with AH buys, my team building philosophy is as follows: I've noticed that the game tends to wear out staffs with < 12 pitchers, so I build 13 position/12 pitchers. The corners (RF, LF, 3B, and 1B) are my SLG% generation slots. I want a balance of L and R between those slots. I look for defense if I can get it. I don't know if the game cares, but I look for my 1B to throw lefty, and for my 3B and SS to throw righty in case it takes those things into account. I try to select players with high Avoid K ratings if possible. I draft for defense in order of priority: C, SS, CF, 2B, but of course, if I snag an ace offensive player for any of those positions, I will use them. With only 13 fielders, it is more difficult to set platoons. Therefore, I look for 1 utility infielder (2B-3B-SS) and 1 utility outfielder (LF-RF-CF) who can play all positions competently, 1 backup catcher I keep dedicated to that position, and 1 backup 1B (who, being a power position, usually also ends up being my backup DH). If I get a good R-L split between the 1B and C positions, I might platoon them. I don't worry too much about speed. It's nice if I can get it, but I don't draft for it. Many good defensive players are already fast. I prefer lefty batters in the lead-off slot if they are otherwise good for that position. I try to pick pitchers with low OPSLG%. For starting pitchers, I just go for the best I can find. I set a 5-man rotation, strict w/occasional best rest. For relievers, I balance L and R in Setup and Middle Relief, and have an alternate reserve Closer of the off-hand to my best. For strategy, I modify a traditional model depending on the actual team I get.