have a question.

ps2mike · 10-15-2002, 05:03 PM

do minor league numbers have anything to do with how they will perform in the big leagues?

let's say i got 2 pitchers at AAA

one is 14-7 with a 3.38 ERA but he's rated lower in all categories except strikouts

but the other one who's let's say 6-8 with a 5.39 era but he's rated better in all categories.

which should i decide to bring up to the majors? the one with the better stats at AAA or the one who's got the best rating?

Steve Kuffrey · 10-15-2002, 05:24 PM

It is just about like "real" minor league numbers, they "can" be an indicator of how they will perform. But, they may not be....

When I look at players I try to look at:
-Talent/ratings of the player
-Minor league stats
-Scouting report

CMH · 10-15-2002, 11:31 PM

i've often noticed that some players perform better in AAA over AA...some in the majors instead of AAA.

I had a talented closer that was ready to hit the major league level one year after he was drafted. I knew he was ready but he had an ERA over 7 in AAA. I thought to myself, he must be bored or something. I decided to bring him up to see how he'll pitch since my current closer would be retiring after the season. Wonderful. The guy was almost unhittable and in his first full season (the following year) saved nearly 40 games for me with an ERA just over 2.

so stats are very important, but just remember that some players tend to lose focus in the minors and just wanna head into the Big Show.

Anonymous Ghost · 10-15-2002, 11:51 PM

Assuming you have a good scout, I always go by ratings rather than minor league stats.

10-15-2002, 05:03 PM	#1
ps2mike Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 92	have a question. do minor league numbers have anything to do with how they will perform in the big leagues? let's say i got 2 pitchers at AAA one is 14-7 with a 3.38 ERA but he's rated lower in all categories except strikouts but the other one who's let's say 6-8 with a 5.39 era but he's rated better in all categories. which should i decide to bring up to the majors? the one with the better stats at AAA or the one who's got the best rating?

10-15-2002, 05:24 PM	#2
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,036	It is just about like "real" minor league numbers, they "can" be an indicator of how they will perform. But, they may not be.... When I look at players I try to look at: -Talent/ratings of the player -Minor league stats -Scouting report __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

10-15-2002, 11:31 PM	#3
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	i've often noticed that some players perform better in AAA over AA...some in the majors instead of AAA. I had a talented closer that was ready to hit the major league level one year after he was drafted. I knew he was ready but he had an ERA over 7 in AAA. I thought to myself, he must be bored or something. I decided to bring him up to see how he'll pitch since my current closer would be retiring after the season. Wonderful. The guy was almost unhittable and in his first full season (the following year) saved nearly 40 games for me with an ERA just over 2. so stats are very important, but just remember that some players tend to lose focus in the minors and just wanna head into the Big Show.

10-15-2002, 11:51 PM	#4
Anonymous Ghost All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 751	Assuming you have a good scout, I always go by ratings rather than minor league stats.