OOTP Developments Forums - View Single Post - Can I develop any outfielder into a centerfielder, or does running speed factor into it?

Rain King · 02-12-2025, 06:15 PM

Speed is not part of the equation when it comes to fielding ratings.

There may be some connection between Outfield Range and Speed behind the scenes, I'm not sure, but it is definitely possible to have good Outfield Range without having good Speed (but very rare).

IRL, Range is much more about getting good jumps and having good routes than top speed. Usually someone that has the athleticism for a good first step will also have good speed, but not necessarily.

02-12-2025, 06:15 PM	#2
Rain King Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,109 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Speed is not part of the equation when it comes to fielding ratings. There may be some connection between Outfield Range and Speed behind the scenes, I'm not sure, but it is definitely possible to have good Outfield Range without having good Speed (but very rare). IRL, Range is much more about getting good jumps and having good routes than top speed. Usually someone that has the athleticism for a good first step will also have good speed, but not necessarily. Last edited by Rain King; 02-12-2025 at 06:17 PM.