How to tell when they are ready for the Majors

oman19 · 08-12-2009, 12:39 AM

What do you guys usually look for when making the decision to bring your hot young prospect up to the big show. Is it a certain age? A certain raings level? A certain Star level?

jasonn29tn14 · 08-12-2009, 08:10 AM

I personally go by minor league stats. I never bring a guy up unless he's having a great season in AAA.

StyxNCa · 08-12-2009, 08:21 AM

Trial and error. Pre-season and September call ups give me a decent idea. The players I have an eye on get a lot of playing time in pre-season. If they are lucky they will get a call up during the season due to injury.

Tycobbler · 08-12-2009, 09:17 AM

when the majority of their ratings are within 1-2 point(s) of their potential i'll give them their first shot.

Malleus Dei · 08-12-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Tycobbler

when the majority of their ratings are within 1-2 point(s) of their potential i'll give them their first shot.

On what scale?

steady teddy · 08-12-2009, 12:04 PM

I go by whichever player has the best stats at the position of need. With all the injuries, I have no choice but to call them up if they're ready or not. I rarely have the luxury of calling up players when they are "ready for Major Leagues".

kingcharlesxii · 08-12-2009, 12:08 PM

I look at a combination of minor league stats, ratings and age. I also like my position players to have maxed out their fielding potential at the position I'm going to play them at. I like to have my players learn their position in the minors as opposed to the majors. I'll make the rare exception if the guy is an elite prospect just tearing the cover off the ball and fills a need.

Tycobbler · 08-12-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by malleus dei

on what scale?

1-10

Biggio509 · 08-13-2009, 06:11 AM

I use the full scouting system so I typically look at ratings first but you have to also look at stats. Even the best scouts are not 100% accurate. Age is also an issue.

Generally if a guy is hitting above average in the minors are pitching 3.00 or below, they may be ready. I say may because you never know until you try. I usually wait for a September call up and then a spring training to make a decision if I want to keep them on the team.

The other factor is does he project to be a star and needs development. If he is projecting to be a star, I do not bring him up unless he looks like he can start. The trickiest things are when you want to replace a guy in the lineup with a starter from the minors. I had a C where I paid way too much attention to ratings and not enough to stats. He was projected 68 out of 80 and I did not extend a contract for very good but high paid catcher. I thought the .240 avg. was adjusting to AAA and he had developed. I was wrong. I was deluding my self no matter what your scout projects or what his ratings are if he isn't hitting where he is, he won't hit a level above.

Green & Gold Heart · 08-13-2009, 09:35 AM

I usually look at ratings first, but hesitate to call a guy up unless he's doing well in AAA. If a guy is 15/13/10 on a scale of 20 but is hitting .220 in AAA, I'll probably leave him down.

bosunmate · 08-13-2009, 07:47 PM

I was wondering myself about bringing a young 17 or 18 year old up. Would it be, better to leave them in the minors or can you damage them if you bring them up too soon. In my historical i've seen 17 and even a 16 year old...Hmmm

satchel · 08-13-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kingcharlesxii

I look at a combination of minor league stats, ratings and age.

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

I usually look at ratings first, but hesitate to call a guy up unless he's doing well in AAA.

My own method echoes these.

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Originally Posted by bosunmate

I was wondering myself about bringing a young 17 or 18 year old up. Would it be, better to leave them in the minors or can you damage them if you bring them up too soon.

You can stunt a player's development, or even derail him completely, if you bring him up too soon.

bosunmate · 08-13-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by satchel

My own method echoes these.

You can stunt a player's development, or even derail him completely, if you bring him up too soon.

Is there an age limit or is it strictly skill. And if i set the age to say 19 will the computer keep them in the minors. I sim month to month...

William Foster · 08-13-2009, 09:32 PM

I usually wait till players are 22-23 and producing in Triple A. Better not to risk it in my mind.

satchel · 08-13-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bosunmate

Is there an age limit or is it strictly skill.

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Originally Posted by William Foster

I usually wait till players are 22-23 and producing in Triple A. Better not to risk it in my mind.

There's no hard-and-fast rule. It's certainly possible for a 19-year-old player to be ready. I've had many 20-year-olds break into the majors and play great. You usually want to consider a player's age, but if his ratings and stats look good enough, you can disregard his age.

satchel · 08-13-2009, 10:19 PM

I'm in a very competitive online league, and two of my current starters broke in early: starting pitcher Ajax Cogswell was in the big-league rotation at age 19 (although he's just really started to play well in the last couple of seasons, after he turned 21), and outfielder Simon Duran was a starter by age 20. Neither one has incredible ratings, but as they were working their ways up, their ratings maxed out, and they were putting up good numbers in the minors, so I promoted them, and they've had staying power (so far).

Big T · 08-14-2009, 02:09 AM

I usually leave in the minors until they need to be Rule 5 protected, then I decide if they deserve a spot on the 40 man and try out for MLB club during spring training. This usually means they get 4 years in the minors and are 22-24 years old.

griffeyin98 · 08-14-2009, 11:22 AM

i don't think there is a set "rule" in place, i think the game mirrors real life quite well in the aspect that every player is different. I've seen players who are 2/5 star guys in the minors and just not advancing in ratings and then i put him on the big league club because of an injury and his ratings shoot up. Maybe it's better coaching, but there are so many factors in this gam (and real life) that it's a real crapshoot

08-12-2009, 12:39 AM	#1
oman19 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Area Posts: 1,343	How to tell when they are ready for the Majors What do you guys usually look for when making the decision to bring your hot young prospect up to the big show. Is it a certain age? A certain raings level? A certain Star level?

08-13-2009, 09:32 PM	#14
William Foster Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 120	I usually wait till players are 22-23 and producing in Triple A. Better not to risk it in my mind. __________________ Past Dynasties: The Bright Side of the Bay (Abandoned)

08-12-2009, 08:10 AM	#2
jasonn29tn14 Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 320	I personally go by minor league stats. I never bring a guy up unless he's having a great season in AAA.

08-12-2009, 08:21 AM	#3
StyxNCa Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 3,136	Trial and error. Pre-season and September call ups give me a decent idea. The players I have an eye on get a lot of playing time in pre-season. If they are lucky they will get a call up during the season due to injury.

08-12-2009, 09:17 AM	#4
Tycobbler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 20 minutes from Comerica Park Posts: 2,015	when the majority of their ratings are within 1-2 point(s) of their potential i'll give them their first shot.

08-12-2009, 12:04 PM	#6
steady teddy Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: Macomb, Michigan Posts: 407	I go by whichever player has the best stats at the position of need. With all the injuries, I have no choice but to call them up if they're ready or not. I rarely have the luxury of calling up players when they are "ready for Major Leagues".

08-12-2009, 12:08 PM	#7
kingcharlesxii Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,731	I look at a combination of minor league stats, ratings and age. I also like my position players to have maxed out their fielding potential at the position I'm going to play them at. I like to have my players learn their position in the minors as opposed to the majors. I'll make the rare exception if the guy is an elite prospect just tearing the cover off the ball and fills a need.

08-13-2009, 06:11 AM	#9
Biggio509 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,027	I use the full scouting system so I typically look at ratings first but you have to also look at stats. Even the best scouts are not 100% accurate. Age is also an issue. Generally if a guy is hitting above average in the minors are pitching 3.00 or below, they may be ready. I say may because you never know until you try. I usually wait for a September call up and then a spring training to make a decision if I want to keep them on the team. The other factor is does he project to be a star and needs development. If he is projecting to be a star, I do not bring him up unless he looks like he can start. The trickiest things are when you want to replace a guy in the lineup with a starter from the minors. I had a C where I paid way too much attention to ratings and not enough to stats. He was projected 68 out of 80 and I did not extend a contract for very good but high paid catcher. I thought the .240 avg. was adjusting to AAA and he had developed. I was wrong. I was deluding my self no matter what your scout projects or what his ratings are if he isn't hitting where he is, he won't hit a level above.

08-13-2009, 09:35 AM	#10
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	I usually look at ratings first, but hesitate to call a guy up unless he's doing well in AAA. If a guy is 15/13/10 on a scale of 20 but is hitting .220 in AAA, I'll probably leave him down.

08-13-2009, 07:47 PM	#11
bosunmate All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,760	I was wondering myself about bringing a young 17 or 18 year old up. Would it be, better to leave them in the minors or can you damage them if you bring them up too soon. In my historical i've seen 17 and even a 16 year old...Hmmm

08-13-2009, 10:19 PM	#16
satchel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ft Smith Ark. USA Posts: 2,681	I'm in a very competitive online league, and two of my current starters broke in early: starting pitcher Ajax Cogswell was in the big-league rotation at age 19 (although he's just really started to play well in the last couple of seasons, after he turned 21), and outfielder Simon Duran was a starter by age 20. Neither one has incredible ratings, but as they were working their ways up, their ratings maxed out, and they were putting up good numbers in the minors, so I promoted them, and they've had staying power (so far).

08-14-2009, 02:09 AM	#17
Big T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,878	I usually leave in the minors until they need to be Rule 5 protected, then I decide if they deserve a spot on the 40 man and try out for MLB club during spring training. This usually means they get 4 years in the minors and are 22-24 years old.

08-14-2009, 11:22 AM	#18
griffeyin98 Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 311	i don't think there is a set "rule" in place, i think the game mirrors real life quite well in the aspect that every player is different. I've seen players who are 2/5 star guys in the minors and just not advancing in ratings and then i put him on the big league club because of an injury and his ratings shoot up. Maybe it's better coaching, but there are so many factors in this gam (and real life) that it's a real crapshoot