OOTP Developments Forums - View Single Post - Can we consider supporting a "Swingman" pitching role?

uruguru · 01-25-2024, 01:32 PM

The swingman is basically a team's extra starter, usually for doubleheaders.

For example, if your league is set to use 5-man rotations and you NEVER have a doubleheader then, barring injury, you will never need a swingman.

But in the historical era when there are doubleheaders, a swingman will generally be need to start 6-7 games per season.

There's currently no support for this so what I have to do is project when I will need a swingman (i.e. a doubleheader is coming up). Then, 3 days before his projected start, I pull my swingman out of the bullpen and place him in the #6 spot of my 5-man rotation. This ensures that he doesn't get used in relief and is able to start when he is needed.

Currently, the OOTP AI doesn't look ahead and project when it will need an extra pitcher. Therefore it's a crapshoot as to whether you will have a pitcher available. It's sort of gut-wrenching to get all of the way to the doubleheader and then see your swingman (i.e. Game 2 starter) throw 3 relief innings in the first game when there are other relievers available!

Therefore I always have to manage my rotation closely.

Anyway, if the devs are looking for ways to improve their managing of a team's starting rotation, this would be a good place to start.

01-25-2024, 01:32 PM	#1
uruguru All Star Starter Join Date: May 2022 Posts: 1,380	Can we consider supporting a "Swingman" pitching role? The swingman is basically a team's extra starter, usually for doubleheaders. For example, if your league is set to use 5-man rotations and you NEVER have a doubleheader then, barring injury, you will never need a swingman. But in the historical era when there are doubleheaders, a swingman will generally be need to start 6-7 games per season. There's currently no support for this so what I have to do is project when I will need a swingman (i.e. a doubleheader is coming up). Then, 3 days before his projected start, I pull my swingman out of the bullpen and place him in the #6 spot of my 5-man rotation. This ensures that he doesn't get used in relief and is able to start when he is needed. Currently, the OOTP AI doesn't look ahead and project when it will need an extra pitcher. Therefore it's a crapshoot as to whether you will have a pitcher available. It's sort of gut-wrenching to get all of the way to the doubleheader and then see your swingman (i.e. Game 2 starter) throw 3 relief innings in the first game when there are other relievers available! Therefore I always have to manage my rotation closely. Anyway, if the devs are looking for ways to improve their managing of a team's starting rotation, this would be a good place to start.