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Originally Posted by MikeS21
I have never messed with the talent change randomness setting much.
While the “can’t miss” first round five-star pick sometimes (usually) “miss,” it would be nice for the occasional boring 29th round one-star draft pick to suddenly develop into a five-star talent.
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That doesn't really happen in reality though. The 29th round guys may become average big leaguers if things go *really* right, but it's almost a generational thing that someone drafted so low goes on to be a perennial all star.
Check out this list of the best low draft picks in history:
https://www.mlb.com/news/best-late-r...ory-c182980276
Lot of cool names on every round, but you can see how rare it is. Only about 5 guys total you can say were 5 stars beyond the 25th round. Also keep in mind the exponential growth and sophistication of scouting. It'd be impossible for a Mike Piazza clone to fall so far under the radar on draft day today.