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jerrycapo · 08-13-2002, 09:35 PM

I have noticed this myself. I typically let the AI set my depth chart for me and then bump the back up catcher to 20%. This seems to be the norm in MLB today, so I tr to use it. I have a stud catcher and use minor league call ups for the backup.

I think the AI bases the % of playing time based on how good the starter is compared to the back up regardless of depth chart settings. As my backup gets more ML experience, hence higher ratings, he gets more playing time. The first season I looked at this my back up (a rookie at the time) would only play (not necessarily start) 1 to 2 games per month. By the fourth year he was playing between 5 and 8 games per month.

So I believe the AI determines the depth chart regardless of settings.

All the best,
Jerry

08-13-2002, 09:35 PM	#12
jerrycapo Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 411	I have noticed this myself. I typically let the AI set my depth chart for me and then bump the back up catcher to 20%. This seems to be the norm in MLB today, so I tr to use it. I have a stud catcher and use minor league call ups for the backup. I think the AI bases the % of playing time based on how good the starter is compared to the back up regardless of depth chart settings. As my backup gets more ML experience, hence higher ratings, he gets more playing time. The first season I looked at this my back up (a rookie at the time) would only play (not necessarily start) 1 to 2 games per month. By the fourth year he was playing between 5 and 8 games per month. So I believe the AI determines the depth chart regardless of settings. All the best, Jerry