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LeeD · 12-17-2022, 04:47 PM

Yes, there are the metas, selling for a quarter of a million points or more. I'm looking for and compiling a list of Value Players, ones who provide solid production for a lot less than 100,000 PP. Great "bang for the buck" investments. Here are a few (note that stats will vary, and most of my experience is competitive at Gold and sometimes Diamond):

Catcher King Kelly (L10 of 45K). I've also tried him at 3B and his native position of RF, but it's general knowledge that he's best suited as catcher due to his bat, which produces a stat line around .290/.360/.440. He's also useful on the bases, with double-digit steals and a positive BsR. Upper lineup hitter who is well-suited to a righty-cheese build.

Shortstop PS1 Andrelton Simmons (L10 of 47K). Six straight Gold Gloves at Gold level and the best low Diamond card in the set. Similar in many ways to 98 Concepcion with the bat (a mediocre .245/.285/.335), but he'll add two to three wins a season with his glove. Nine slot all the way.

Left Fielder Hank Aaron (L10 of 28K). Well-suited to a platoon in left if not a starting spot. I have a Hank sitting on magical 715 HR right now. Competent defense, competent base running, and good for about 25 home runs in a full season. Still a useful middle-of-the-lineup slugger.

First Baseman Harmon Killebrew (L10 of 29K). Great Power and Eye value here, and he's playing reasonably well at third base for one of my teams. Middle of the lineup and good for about 60 XBH, 30 of them homers.

Center Fielder Paul Hines (L10 of 23K). An early-set defensive standout, Hines still holds his own at Gold level, although there are now a lot of better choices in center field. Lower end of the lineup.

Right Fielder Paul Waner (L10 of 28K). I'm always looking to replace him, but he keeps hitting (high Avoid K and BABIP). Good for a slash line of about .280/.340/.400 at Diamond level, although his defense is now substandard. Can hold down an upper lineup slot, but is more of a seven right now.

Starting Pitcher Tom Glavine (L10 of 48K, mostly due to inclusion in CC5) is still getting the job done at Diamond level (16-9, 3.69 ERA). Not bad for a 99 starting pitcher.

Starting Pitcher Jim McCormick (L10 of 28K). Best suited to bullpen use, but he's gone 43-11 as a starter (last three seasons) for one of my teams. Over-matched at Diamond, but good as a stopper or Number Four at Gold.

Any others?

12-17-2022, 04:47 PM	#1
LeeD All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 800	Who are the Value Players? Yes, there are the metas, selling for a quarter of a million points or more. I'm looking for and compiling a list of Value Players, ones who provide solid production for a lot less than 100,000 PP. Great "bang for the buck" investments. Here are a few (note that stats will vary, and most of my experience is competitive at Gold and sometimes Diamond): Catcher King Kelly (L10 of 45K). I've also tried him at 3B and his native position of RF, but it's general knowledge that he's best suited as catcher due to his bat, which produces a stat line around .290/.360/.440. He's also useful on the bases, with double-digit steals and a positive BsR. Upper lineup hitter who is well-suited to a righty-cheese build. Shortstop PS1 Andrelton Simmons (L10 of 47K). Six straight Gold Gloves at Gold level and the best low Diamond card in the set. Similar in many ways to 98 Concepcion with the bat (a mediocre .245/.285/.335), but he'll add two to three wins a season with his glove. Nine slot all the way. Left Fielder Hank Aaron (L10 of 28K). Well-suited to a platoon in left if not a starting spot. I have a Hank sitting on magical 715 HR right now. Competent defense, competent base running, and good for about 25 home runs in a full season. Still a useful middle-of-the-lineup slugger. First Baseman Harmon Killebrew (L10 of 29K). Great Power and Eye value here, and he's playing reasonably well at third base for one of my teams. Middle of the lineup and good for about 60 XBH, 30 of them homers. Center Fielder Paul Hines (L10 of 23K). An early-set defensive standout, Hines still holds his own at Gold level, although there are now a lot of better choices in center field. Lower end of the lineup. Right Fielder Paul Waner (L10 of 28K). I'm always looking to replace him, but he keeps hitting (high Avoid K and BABIP). Good for a slash line of about .280/.340/.400 at Diamond level, although his defense is now substandard. Can hold down an upper lineup slot, but is more of a seven right now. Starting Pitcher Tom Glavine (L10 of 48K, mostly due to inclusion in CC5) is still getting the job done at Diamond level (16-9, 3.69 ERA). Not bad for a 99 starting pitcher. Starting Pitcher Jim McCormick (L10 of 28K). Best suited to bullpen use, but he's gone 43-11 as a starter (last three seasons) for one of my teams. Over-matched at Diamond, but good as a stopper or Number Four at Gold. Any others? Last edited by LeeD; 12-17-2022 at 04:56 PM.