Leadoff Question: Soriano or Jeter

JerseyPride · 08-06-2003, 08:01 PM

I have Alfonzo Soriano and Derek Jeter on my roster. Who would you bat at leadoff? I also have Andruw Jones and Jason Gaimbi. My lineup was going to be 1.)Jeter 2.)Soriano 3.)Jones 4.)Giambi

What do you think?

Aussie Mark · 08-07-2003, 08:04 AM

Post their ratings and we'll give you our views. Names mean nothing in OOTP.

A.J. Holz · 08-07-2003, 08:39 PM

In addition, this isn't really an Online Leagues topic, it probably would get more useful replies in the OOTP 5 Comments & Feedback forum.

Randall · 08-07-2003, 08:48 PM

They are both Yankees, trade them, and then get a team that is NOT evil incarnate...

JerseyPride · 08-07-2003, 09:07 PM

Derek Jeter... http://www.s3bl.ootp-leagues.com/league/p1155.html

Alfonso Soriano... http://www.s3bl.ootp-leagues.com/league/p1156.html

I figured it was a question from my online league, so might as well post it in the Online league section. I also posted at Dynasty Report, but that also seems like the wrong forum as well. My bad..

A.J. Holz · 08-07-2003, 09:36 PM

It wasn't completely off-topic, just figured it'd get more looks in the main forum.

Personally, depending on the players' ratings, I'd figure out which one of them had a better Hits + Walks rating, then bat them first. Hits & Walks mean they'll get on base more.

EDIT: Based on the links to the player pages you posted, I'd definitely go with Jeter in leadoff; he gets on base a lot more.

Aussie Mark · 08-08-2003, 01:26 AM

Based on those ratings I concur with AJ. Jeter will get on base, can steal, and can bunt for a hit. Soriano's pop is better utilised behind Jeter.

dangarion · 08-08-2003, 02:48 AM

I would say that using Soriano as a #2 is a bad idea he doens't look at a lot of pitches. A #2 should be a guy that walks more then 22 times as Soriano has, this gives your leadoff the ability to steal bases. Soriano probably fits better as a #3 because of his contact ability. Then I would put Jones and Giambi 4 and 5 depending on which hits Righties and Lefties Better and find someone that can hit .280 but walks a decent amount to be your #2.

Aussie Mark · 08-08-2003, 05:14 AM

Dead right, I was merely answering the question from the point of view of whether Jeter or Soriano would be the better leadoff. I'd also want a someone who could get on base at #2, so I'd prefer a Soriano rated like this at 3, 4 or 5 rather than 2.

JerseyPride · 08-08-2003, 10:35 AM

Thanks!

gpm22 · 08-08-2003, 08:50 PM

First thing you have to do before deciding is separate OOTP from MLB. Soriano definately shouldn't leadoff for you. He has a very low OBP.

gpm22 · 08-08-2003, 09:01 PM

Ah, the infamous "tusso". I couldn't find the commissioner anywhere so I'm hoping it is the Pittsburgh owner, but if not, does it matter who leads off?

08-06-2003, 08:01 PM	#1
JerseyPride All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dirtay Jerzey Posts: 951	Leadoff Question: Soriano or Jeter I have Alfonzo Soriano and Derek Jeter on my roster. Who would you bat at leadoff? I also have Andruw Jones and Jason Gaimbi. My lineup was going to be 1.)Jeter 2.)Soriano 3.)Jones 4.)Giambi What do you think? __________________ "I guess you could call the Yanks my daddys." -Pedro Martinez

08-07-2003, 08:48 PM	#4
Randall Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: VA Posts: 321	They are both Yankees, trade them, and then get a team that is NOT evil incarnate... __________________ Randall FORT - Atlanta Braves CPL - Pittsburg Pirates Formerly NABL - Philadelphia Phillies Formerly GMC - Vasto Rangers Formerly NBA - Atlanta Braves - 1973 Champ Formerly ThePBL - Anaheim Angels - 1975 Champ

08-07-2003, 09:07 PM	#5
JerseyPride All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dirtay Jerzey Posts: 951	Derek Jeter... http://www.s3bl.ootp-leagues.com/league/p1155.html Alfonso Soriano... http://www.s3bl.ootp-leagues.com/league/p1156.html I figured it was a question from my online league, so might as well post it in the Online league section. I also posted at Dynasty Report, but that also seems like the wrong forum as well. My bad.. __________________ "I guess you could call the Yanks my daddys." -Pedro Martinez Last edited by JerseyPride; 08-08-2003 at 10:36 AM.

08-07-2003, 09:36 PM	#6
A.J. Holz All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 650	It wasn't completely off-topic, just figured it'd get more looks in the main forum. Personally, depending on the players' ratings, I'd figure out which one of them had a better Hits + Walks rating, then bat them first. Hits & Walks mean they'll get on base more. EDIT: Based on the links to the player pages you posted, I'd definitely go with Jeter in leadoff; he gets on base a lot more. __________________ NABA - Tijuana Toros / Commish ORB - Oakland Athletics (former owner) MBBA - Seattle Storm JOBL - Grand Forks Varmints (former owner) FIBB - Chicago Fire TMBU - Tulsa Tomcats (former owner) ACL - Oakland A's (former owner) ACB - Rockville Superbas

08-08-2003, 01:26 AM	#7
Aussie Mark Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Downunder Posts: 489	Based on those ratings I concur with AJ. Jeter will get on base, can steal, and can bunt for a hit. Soriano's pop is better utilised behind Jeter. __________________ Cheers Mark

08-07-2003, 08:04 AM	#2
Aussie Mark Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Downunder Posts: 489	Post their ratings and we'll give you our views. Names mean nothing in OOTP. __________________ Cheers Mark

08-07-2003, 08:39 PM	#3
A.J. Holz All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 650	In addition, this isn't really an Online Leagues topic, it probably would get more useful replies in the OOTP 5 Comments & Feedback forum. __________________ NABA - Tijuana Toros / Commish ORB - Oakland Athletics (former owner) MBBA - Seattle Storm JOBL - Grand Forks Varmints (former owner) FIBB - Chicago Fire TMBU - Tulsa Tomcats (former owner) ACL - Oakland A's (former owner) ACB - Rockville Superbas

08-08-2003, 02:48 AM	#8
dangarion All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 569	I would say that using Soriano as a #2 is a bad idea he doens't look at a lot of pitches. A #2 should be a guy that walks more then 22 times as Soriano has, this gives your leadoff the ability to steal bases. Soriano probably fits better as a #3 because of his contact ability. Then I would put Jones and Giambi 4 and 5 depending on which hits Righties and Lefties Better and find someone that can hit .280 but walks a decent amount to be your #2. __________________ DanGarion GM - Los Angeles Dodgers The Peanuts and Cracker Jack Baseball League PCJBL!

08-08-2003, 05:14 AM	#9
Aussie Mark Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Downunder Posts: 489	Dead right, I was merely answering the question from the point of view of whether Jeter or Soriano would be the better leadoff. I'd also want a someone who could get on base at #2, so I'd prefer a Soriano rated like this at 3, 4 or 5 rather than 2. __________________ Cheers Mark

08-08-2003, 10:35 AM	#10
JerseyPride All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dirtay Jerzey Posts: 951	Thanks! __________________ "I guess you could call the Yanks my daddys." -Pedro Martinez

08-08-2003, 08:50 PM	#11
gpm22 All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 513	First thing you have to do before deciding is separate OOTP from MLB. Soriano definately shouldn't leadoff for you. He has a very low OBP.

08-08-2003, 09:01 PM	#12
gpm22 All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 513	Ah, the infamous "tusso". I couldn't find the commissioner anywhere so I'm hoping it is the Pittsburgh owner, but if not, does it matter who leads off?