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Originally Posted by koohead
I recall a discussion a couple versions back about how changeups fail to develop more than other pitches. Will try to find the thread but anecdotally it does seem that way in my league in 23 at least.
That said, his 2 pitches and other ratings are good enough that he may still be successful as a SP. I would run him out there every 5th day and see what happens before moving him to the pen. Let the kid play!  |
I feel like this is still at least somewhat true for change-ups. I avoid drafting players in the first few rounds with very underdeveloped change-ups (unless they have 3 other pitches) specifically for that reason.
The player in question is unlikely to develop his change-up at this point, especially with a 25 current rating at 23. I'd give it a chance if he had 40 or more, but it's more likely that he is a reliever long-term. Depending on pedigree, he could land a decent return in a trade though. I've noticed some AI GMs (not all of them) focus on pedigree as well as actual potential, even when a top prospect is failing in the minors. Was able to capitalize on that a couple of times.