Player Development

damonrusst · 06-14-2013, 01:10 AM

Can anyone direct me to a link or just tell me the best way to develop prospects? Does playing time help them reach their potential or is it random? Is a guy better off in the majors getting mentored by pros and not playing a whole lot or staying in the minors and playing every day? And how does this relate to guys in the international complex?

Also, how do fielding ratings improve? How much playing time translates into an improved fielding rating at their position?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

mgoetze · 06-14-2013, 04:23 AM

Playing time all the way.

byzeil · 06-14-2013, 08:41 AM

Yes I give prospects as much playing time as I can. My understanding of how the game engine works is that if you are using minor leagues then playing time helps players to develop. If you are using reserve rosters then they develop without playing time.

I try to keep them at a level in which they are being productive but not dominating or struggling. When they start to be among the better players statistically at a level I promote them.

Gil Thorp · 06-14-2013, 10:02 AM

From the manual: "Minor league players who get little playing time might not develop as quickly as others. However, major league players and players on a reserve roster develop normally even without playing time." Read more here.

Out of the Park Baseball Manual

Painmantle · 06-14-2013, 10:40 AM

as far as position ratings go. In my Ruth dynasty. Babe had no rating at 1B.

In the first season Babe played 1B in spring training only

In the second season he played there in Spring Training and played 13 games at 1B

In the 3rd season he played 1B in spring and played 112 at 1B

Season 4 he was a Full Time at 1B and after playing 27 games there his 1B rating is 58

Basically you can expect to gain 1 point in position rating for about every 3 games played at the position.

This is not a scientific study and your results may vary

But this should give you an idea of how fast guys gain a new position rating.

This Page of the OOTP Manuel should help you out

Out of the Park Baseball Manual

Hope this helps

goalieump413 · 06-14-2013, 11:54 AM

Like others have said, playing time is the key. I use full minor leagues, and pay attention to how well the farm hands are doing. You have to play them at the level where they excel, without letting them rot at that level. A 28 year old A ball guy is usually taking a spot by a younger prospect...

There are other factors to look for though. Good coaching is better than poor coaching. High player intelligence and work ethic are better than poor grades. Also, look for chances to play a kid in a new position to get him more playing time. Finally, don't be afraid to prune the minor league rosters of middling talent, as they'll likely never rise to the next level anyway. This ensures that guys you move up will get the playing time they need to keep progressing. There's nothing worse than moving a good prospect up and finding he's just sitting on the bench, wasting away.

DaBears · 06-27-2013, 08:21 PM

I saw on another post using the search function where someone mentioned seeing a rating on your minor league report that says "Ready to move up" or something similar. But I cannot find that anywhere. Can someone point me to the right place?

mgoetze · 06-27-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBears

I saw on another post using the search function where someone mentioned seeing a rating on your minor league report that says "Ready to move up" or something similar. But I cannot find that anywhere. Can someone point me to the right place?

It's a button on the bottom right of your team's transactions screen.

olivertheorem · 06-27-2013, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by goalieump413

Like others have said, playing time is the key. I use full minor leagues, and pay attention to how well the farm hands are doing. You have to play them at the level where they excel, without letting them rot at that level. A 28 year old A ball guy is usually taking a spot by a younger prospect...

There are other factors to look for though. Good coaching is better than poor coaching. High player intelligence and work ethic are better than poor grades. Also, look for chances to play a kid in a new position to get him more playing time. Finally, don't be afraid to prune the minor league rosters of middling talent, as they'll likely never rise to the next level anyway. This ensures that guys you move up will get the playing time they need to keep progressing. There's nothing worse than moving a good prospect up and finding he's just sitting on the bench, wasting away.

My general rule the oldest I'll let you be at a given level (or you get cut) at my biannual org reshuffle is as follows:

AAA - no limit
AA - 28
High A - 26
Low A - 24
Short A - 22
Rookie - 21

For me, tracking this like this actually increases my immersion, though I can see how many think it tedious. Gives some investment in those later round picks. How long can he last before getting cut?

r0nster · 06-28-2013, 09:41 AM

Playing time helps as well as personal (coaching staff) I have seen the difference the staff has on the team and does help.

06-14-2013, 01:10 AM	#1
damonrusst Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 470	Player Development Can anyone direct me to a link or just tell me the best way to develop prospects? Does playing time help them reach their potential or is it random? Is a guy better off in the majors getting mentored by pros and not playing a whole lot or staying in the minors and playing every day? And how does this relate to guys in the international complex? Also, how do fielding ratings improve? How much playing time translates into an improved fielding rating at their position? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

06-14-2013, 08:41 AM	#3
byzeil Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ, US Posts: 2,007	Yes I give prospects as much playing time as I can. My understanding of how the game engine works is that if you are using minor leagues then playing time helps players to develop. If you are using reserve rosters then they develop without playing time. I try to keep them at a level in which they are being productive but not dominating or struggling. When they start to be among the better players statistically at a level I promote them. Last edited by byzeil; 06-14-2013 at 08:44 AM.

06-14-2013, 10:40 AM	#5
Painmantle Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greenfield ,IN Posts: 3,053	as far as position ratings go. In my Ruth dynasty. Babe had no rating at 1B. In the first season Babe played 1B in spring training only In the second season he played there in Spring Training and played 13 games at 1B In the 3rd season he played 1B in spring and played 112 at 1B Season 4 he was a Full Time at 1B and after playing 27 games there his 1B rating is 58 Basically you can expect to gain 1 point in position rating for about every 3 games played at the position. This is not a scientific study and your results may vary But this should give you an idea of how fast guys gain a new position rating. This Page of the OOTP Manuel should help you out Out of the Park Baseball Manual Hope this helps __________________ “As soon as I got out there I felt a strange relationship with the pitcher's mound. It was as if I'd been born out there. Pitching just felt like the most natural thing in the world. Striking out batters was easy.” -Babe Ruth “Ruth made a grave mistake when he gave up pitching. Working once a week, he might have lasted a long time and become a great star.”-Tris Speaker My Dynasties The Beantown Bambino

06-14-2013, 04:23 AM	#2
mgoetze Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 205	Playing time all the way.

06-14-2013, 10:02 AM	#4
Gil Thorp Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Milford Posts: 349	From the manual: "Minor league players who get little playing time might not develop as quickly as others. However, major league players and players on a reserve roster develop normally even without playing time." Read more here. Out of the Park Baseball Manual

06-14-2013, 11:54 AM	#6
goalieump413 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 765	Like others have said, playing time is the key. I use full minor leagues, and pay attention to how well the farm hands are doing. You have to play them at the level where they excel, without letting them rot at that level. A 28 year old A ball guy is usually taking a spot by a younger prospect... There are other factors to look for though. Good coaching is better than poor coaching. High player intelligence and work ethic are better than poor grades. Also, look for chances to play a kid in a new position to get him more playing time. Finally, don't be afraid to prune the minor league rosters of middling talent, as they'll likely never rise to the next level anyway. This ensures that guys you move up will get the playing time they need to keep progressing. There's nothing worse than moving a good prospect up and finding he's just sitting on the bench, wasting away.

06-27-2013, 08:21 PM	#7
DaBears All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 528	I saw on another post using the search function where someone mentioned seeing a rating on your minor league report that says "Ready to move up" or something similar. But I cannot find that anywhere. Can someone point me to the right place?

06-28-2013, 09:41 AM	#10
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,082	Playing time helps as well as personal (coaching staff) I have seen the difference the staff has on the team and does help.