Is there a way to know whether or not a pitcher will learn a new pitch?

ootp11.5 · 12-21-2011, 06:58 PM

Sometimes I see guys (draft and free agents) with a 2 pitch repotoire who look interesting to add to my team but I dont know (but would prefer) if they would learn another pitch or two. Is there an attribute that can increase the likelihood of a pitcher learning a new pitch? I read that pitchers tend to begin learning new pitches in spring training - but I didnt come across how that process happens. I assume its less likely a veteran will learn a new pitch (just my assumption) but does it depend on a pitchers intelligence? work ethic? or is it completely random? Is there something I can do with a player (outside of commish mode, and just creating a new pitch) that will increase the likelihood of a pitcher picking up a new pitch? Maybe my pitching coach has an impact on this?

Any feeback is appreciated. Thanks.

RchW · 12-21-2011, 08:18 PM

No.

12-21-2011, 06:58 PM	#1
ootp11.5 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 78	Is there a way to know whether or not a pitcher will learn a new pitch? Sometimes I see guys (draft and free agents) with a 2 pitch repotoire who look interesting to add to my team but I dont know (but would prefer) if they would learn another pitch or two. Is there an attribute that can increase the likelihood of a pitcher learning a new pitch? I read that pitchers tend to begin learning new pitches in spring training - but I didnt come across how that process happens. I assume its less likely a veteran will learn a new pitch (just my assumption) but does it depend on a pitchers intelligence? work ethic? or is it completely random? Is there something I can do with a player (outside of commish mode, and just creating a new pitch) that will increase the likelihood of a pitcher picking up a new pitch? Maybe my pitching coach has an impact on this? Any feeback is appreciated. Thanks.

12-21-2011, 08:18 PM	#2
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