Seeking Tips on Using AI as a Baseball Buddy in OOTP

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot · 07-15-2025, 03:18 AM

Hey everyone— A relatively recent, but now 100% rusted on OOTP addict here who recently tried leaning on Copilot (an AI assistant) to up my game enjoyment . At first it was a blast: we’d build giant spreadsheets together, set up filters for names, ratings, splits, personality traits—you name it—and then deep-dive on prospects or utility guys. It felt like having an extra brain in the front office. But it fell apart fast, and I could use your collective wisdom on how you may have been able to actually make AI work with with you in OOTP.

NOTE: To make it real clear, I am in no way seeking to 'game' the game.

I just had a blast (before I realised it was- or my approach was fundamentally flawed) engaging with CoPilot and having it converse and teach me baseball.. It was like having a NEVER-get-bored-or-frustrated-by-my-stupid-questions,-requests,-or-lack -of-baseball-knowledge mate (buddy).

I would just settle for persistent memory or an ability to set up things for CoPilot preferably ( It's integrated within my Microsoft Office 365 subscrition) or another AI tool(s) to do the heavy lifting in terms of me giving it information and some questions and it bringing me some results -with fidelity. (I mean that it returns or bases its analysis on the correct information. I'm totally Okay with CoPilot suggesting a potential prospect.. and that prospect not panning out in 5 years. I'll be clear I am not looking to game the game! I am just an Australian who has very limited knowledge about baseball but who very much appreciates the complex and subtle nuance and depth needed to understand it well. I only have a surface knowledge, and because of familial connections a surprisingly good knowledge of baseball history, milestones players and events. But I don't for example know which hand a player should be to be better able to be an infielder. Or what pitcher or pitch type is suitable in a particular scenario, or traits to look for, or roles to cover etc.. Or how many pitches is okay for an 18 yr old SP in A ball as opposed to a 25 yr old Closer in MLB etc.

I'm interested in anything that can help me set up and harness that kind of capability. I'm hamstrung by my technical limitations. I am barely literate when it comes to understanding AI and how to best use it. I do not code, I need hand holding with excel beyond basic tables and stuff
The Pain Points

Spreadsheet Overload
I spent hours calibrating column headers for names, bio data, current/potential ratings, splits, contract status, stats—you get the idea. Copilot could handle a single player perfectly, but once I dropped in 50–100 names, the data fidelity collapsed.
Phantom Data
Despite explicit instructions not to, Copilot would randomly pull in player names from old or unrelated spreadsheets lurking in my folders.
Failed “Player Tables”
We tried setting up Copilot-managed tables for groups like “Potential Closers,” “Free Agent List,” “SS Prospects,” etc. It assured me it could remember and update those tables—but when it came time to recall a trade target from one of those lists, the memory was gone.
Memory & Persistence Limits
Eventually Copilot admitted it simply can’t persistently remember or reliably reference past tables—even when we co-manage a shared spreadsheet.

What I’m Looking For

A tech derived “baseball buddy”.
Not a human friend, but a reliable system or tool that remembers key details—Hoyt Wilhelm’s regression, my current bullpen makeup, flagged prospects—and can pull that info on demand.
Dynamic, accurate data handling
I want to pull in five up-and-coming relievers, ask the tool to analyze pros and cons, and then confidently trade for one—without re-explaining every detail.
Low technical overhead
I don’t code and I need hand-holding with Excel beyond basic tables. Ideally something I can set up with minimal scripting.
Mitigations or workarounds
If true persistent memory isn’t possible, what hacks or tools have you used to ensure 100% fidelity so you don’t have to re-state your needs every session?

Questions for the Community

Has anyone cracked the nut on using AI assistants in OOTP for more than just single-query tasks?
Do you use third-party scripts, plugins, or a specific workflow to keep data organized and accessible?
Any clever spreadsheet tricks (macros, named ranges, separate workbooks) that help maintain AI “memory”?
How do you balance AI suggestions with your own scouting instincts without feeling like you’re “gaming” the simulation?

Thanks in advance for any tips, screenshots, or step-by-step tricks. I’m determined to find a way to make this partnership as fun and reliable as it felt in those early days. Let’s talk baseball!
P.S. Full disclosure: I did have Copilot help me draft this—let’s hope it doesn’t start calling all the shots in my front office!

07-15-2025, 03:18 AM	#1
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 61	Seeking Tips on Using AI as a Baseball Buddy in OOTP Hey everyone— A relatively recent, but now 100% rusted on OOTP addict here who recently tried leaning on Copilot (an AI assistant) to up my game enjoyment . At first it was a blast: we’d build giant spreadsheets together, set up filters for names, ratings, splits, personality traits—you name it—and then deep-dive on prospects or utility guys. It felt like having an extra brain in the front office. But it fell apart fast, and I could use your collective wisdom on how you may have been able to actually make AI work with with you in OOTP. NOTE: To make it real clear, I am in no way seeking to 'game' the game. I just had a blast (before I realised it was- or my approach was fundamentally flawed) engaging with CoPilot and having it converse and teach me baseball.. It was like having a NEVER-get-bored-or-frustrated-by-my-stupid-questions,-requests,-or-lack -of-baseball-knowledge mate (buddy). I would just settle for persistent memory or an ability to set up things for CoPilot preferably ( It's integrated within my Microsoft Office 365 subscrition) or another AI tool(s) to do the heavy lifting in terms of me giving it information and some questions and it bringing me some results -with fidelity. (I mean that it returns or bases its analysis on the correct information. I'm totally Okay with CoPilot suggesting a potential prospect.. and that prospect not panning out in 5 years. I'll be clear I am not looking to game the game! I am just an Australian who has very limited knowledge about baseball but who very much appreciates the complex and subtle nuance and depth needed to understand it well. I only have a surface knowledge, and because of familial connections a surprisingly good knowledge of baseball history, milestones players and events. But I don't for example know which hand a player should be to be better able to be an infielder. Or what pitcher or pitch type is suitable in a particular scenario, or traits to look for, or roles to cover etc.. Or how many pitches is okay for an 18 yr old SP in A ball as opposed to a 25 yr old Closer in MLB etc. I'm interested in anything that can help me set up and harness that kind of capability. I'm hamstrung by my technical limitations. I am barely literate when it comes to understanding AI and how to best use it. I do not code, I need hand holding with excel beyond basic tables and stuff The Pain Points Spreadsheet Overload I spent hours calibrating column headers for names, bio data, current/potential ratings, splits, contract status, stats—you get the idea. Copilot could handle a single player perfectly, but once I dropped in 50–100 names, the data fidelity collapsed. Phantom Data Despite explicit instructions not to, Copilot would randomly pull in player names from old or unrelated spreadsheets lurking in my folders. Failed “Player Tables” We tried setting up Copilot-managed tables for groups like “Potential Closers,” “Free Agent List,” “SS Prospects,” etc. It assured me it could remember and update those tables—but when it came time to recall a trade target from one of those lists, the memory was gone. Memory & Persistence Limits Eventually Copilot admitted it simply can’t persistently remember or reliably reference past tables—even when we co-manage a shared spreadsheet. What I’m Looking For A tech derived “baseball buddy”. Not a human friend, but a reliable system or tool that remembers key details—Hoyt Wilhelm’s regression, my current bullpen makeup, flagged prospects—and can pull that info on demand. Dynamic, accurate data handling I want to pull in five up-and-coming relievers, ask the tool to analyze pros and cons, and then confidently trade for one—without re-explaining every detail. Low technical overhead I don’t code and I need hand-holding with Excel beyond basic tables. Ideally something I can set up with minimal scripting. Mitigations or workarounds If true persistent memory isn’t possible, what hacks or tools have you used to ensure 100% fidelity so you don’t have to re-state your needs every session? Questions for the Community Has anyone cracked the nut on using AI assistants in OOTP for more than just single-query tasks? Do you use third-party scripts, plugins, or a specific workflow to keep data organized and accessible? Any clever spreadsheet tricks (macros, named ranges, separate workbooks) that help maintain AI “memory”? How do you balance AI suggestions with your own scouting instincts without feeling like you’re “gaming” the simulation? Thanks in advance for any tips, screenshots, or step-by-step tricks. I’m determined to find a way to make this partnership as fun and reliable as it felt in those early days. Let’s talk baseball! P.S. Full disclosure: I did have Copilot help me draft this—let’s hope it doesn’t start calling all the shots in my front office! Last edited by Yankee Hotel Foxtrot; 07-15-2025 at 03:19 AM.