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Originally Posted by Rain King
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.
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ok, so in OOTP there is no connection between raw running speed and OF range. Got it.
Seems just a bit off, but then again that's why I asked. Even if Speed is not part of the OF Range equation, I was ultimately wondering if it would make a difference in improving a player's OF Range via the development lab. Like maybe a slow player has a greater chance of failure of improving his defensive skills in CF.