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TwinsTHunter · 07-11-2021, 10:33 AM

I've noticed bigger hitters tend to add more power as they develop more often than smaller players.

Same for taller/heavier pitchers adding velocity as they develop. It can happen with smaller guys too, but I track my prospects extremely closely and the bigger players tend to have more room for growth, as one would expect.

As was mentioned, outside of 1B defense, already developed players don't seem to be at any kind of advantage.

I've also noticed shorter starting pitchers tend to be more injury prone over their careers, which I also think is more realistic based on historical data.

On the flip side, shorter players, especially center fielders, seem to see more increases in their outfield range as they develop than taller/heavier players.

Again, it's nothing crazy, but I do factor in the players height/weight when drafting players if the prospects are otherwise similar. I'm much more likely to draft a 5'10" CF then one who is 6'4", because the 6'4" player will generally gain more weight as he gets older and lose speed/range. If I want a player who may develop power or a pitcher who has maybe 2 great off speed pitches but only an average rated fastball potential, I will draft someone taller because once the power/velocity develops, they will be a considerably better prospect.

(Edit: I play with scouting at 100% accuracy so I see the ratings as they actually are, not just a scouts guess if that matters to anyone)

07-11-2021, 10:33 AM	#13
TwinsTHunter Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 133	I've noticed bigger hitters tend to add more power as they develop more often than smaller players. Same for taller/heavier pitchers adding velocity as they develop. It can happen with smaller guys too, but I track my prospects extremely closely and the bigger players tend to have more room for growth, as one would expect. As was mentioned, outside of 1B defense, already developed players don't seem to be at any kind of advantage. I've also noticed shorter starting pitchers tend to be more injury prone over their careers, which I also think is more realistic based on historical data. On the flip side, shorter players, especially center fielders, seem to see more increases in their outfield range as they develop than taller/heavier players. Again, it's nothing crazy, but I do factor in the players height/weight when drafting players if the prospects are otherwise similar. I'm much more likely to draft a 5'10" CF then one who is 6'4", because the 6'4" player will generally gain more weight as he gets older and lose speed/range. If I want a player who may develop power or a pitcher who has maybe 2 great off speed pitches but only an average rated fastball potential, I will draft someone taller because once the power/velocity develops, they will be a considerably better prospect. (Edit: I play with scouting at 100% accuracy so I see the ratings as they actually are, not just a scouts guess if that matters to anyone) Last edited by TwinsTHunter; 07-11-2021 at 10:42 AM.