Can anyone tell me how the international complex works?

weeze · 09-16-2013, 12:13 AM

Do these guys need to be placed on minor league teams? Do they develop on their own? Any other in you could give me would be appreciated. Thanks!

Peregrine · 09-16-2013, 04:34 AM

I'm no expert, but I believe they do develop to some extent - normally I just let them sit in the complex for a few years, and once they start showing promise (potential stars) I move them over to the minors. Someone else may be able to provide more information.

'94 EXPOS · 09-18-2013, 09:30 AM

The international complex players are essentially prospects that your scout has found. They are technically not your property (no other team will take them though) until you promote them on to one of your minor league teams.

Once you promote them they are now pros and their service clock starts (a good reason to leave a prospect in the complex until they are ready).

The prospects will develop in the complex. It appears to be up to debate as to whether prospects develop at a different rate in the complex vs rookie league. I can say from experience that bringing a prospect in to rookie ball too soon can blunt his development. And once in rookie ball the prospect cannot return to the complex.

Also, once your prospect hits 20 yrs he has to leave the complex (promote or release). You can have up to 50 players in the complex.

09-16-2013, 12:13 AM	#1
weeze Bat Boy Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1	Can anyone tell me how the international complex works? Do these guys need to be placed on minor league teams? Do they develop on their own? Any other in you could give me would be appreciated. Thanks!

09-16-2013, 04:34 AM	#2
Peregrine All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cary, North Carolina Posts: 635	I'm no expert, but I believe they do develop to some extent - normally I just let them sit in the complex for a few years, and once they start showing promise (potential stars) I move them over to the minors. Someone else may be able to provide more information.

09-18-2013, 09:30 AM	#3
'94 EXPOS Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 323	The international complex players are essentially prospects that your scout has found. They are technically not your property (no other team will take them though) until you promote them on to one of your minor league teams. Once you promote them they are now pros and their service clock starts (a good reason to leave a prospect in the complex until they are ready). The prospects will develop in the complex. It appears to be up to debate as to whether prospects develop at a different rate in the complex vs rookie league. I can say from experience that bringing a prospect in to rookie ball too soon can blunt his development. And once in rookie ball the prospect cannot return to the complex. Also, once your prospect hits 20 yrs he has to leave the complex (promote or release). You can have up to 50 players in the complex.