player disappeared 2nd time through league??

TommyBoy · 03-14-2002, 10:31 AM

This is my second time through a 1980's solo league. I was looking forward to picking up the same catcher- Richard Bitting, that I picked up in '83 at the age of 27 during my first go around.

To my suprise, I could not find him anywhere. I think he originally came from Baltimore. I searched the net and found no info on a Richard Bitting. I am using the Lahman's dbase (v4).

Can any one help? This is a mystery to me.

Steve Kuffrey · 03-14-2002, 10:57 AM

I have never seen this in v4 at all, nor have I heard it from any of the testers and we have several that play historicals all the time.

TommyBoy · 03-14-2002, 11:09 AM

I'm confused as well. The only difference is that the first time around was on STB (went through 1984). Then bought OOTP4 and started over. I know Richard Bitting was in the game (catcher) the first time. I have the print outs.

Atlanta Braves Report :
ACTIVE ROSTER

BATTERS:
No Name Pos Birthdate Bats Throws
CATCHER
43 Richard Bitting C 8/4/1956 Right Right
36 Jose Mucha C 2/2/1958 Both Right

Does the game not pull the same players each time you start over? (just grasping at straws)

Steve Kuffrey · 03-14-2002, 11:12 AM

I wonder if, since it is the same player if there might not be something wrong with him?

TommyBoy · 03-14-2002, 11:17 AM

I will be SO embarrased if he had a career ending injury. I will check when I get home tonight.

I hope I won't be flogged too severe for asking before looking. :-)

TommyBoy · 03-14-2002, 11:32 AM

Ok, need a little help here. I have the basic files loaded here at work (minus box scores, news, etc...)

Bitting does not show up in a player search. I'm in 1984 and it seems he came on board in 1981. If he had a career ending injury, where would I find him?

03-14-2002, 10:31 AM	#1
TommyBoy Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Purvis, Mississippi Posts: 137	player disappeared 2nd time through league?? This is my second time through a 1980's solo league. I was looking forward to picking up the same catcher- Richard Bitting, that I picked up in '83 at the age of 27 during my first go around. To my suprise, I could not find him anywhere. I think he originally came from Baltimore. I searched the net and found no info on a Richard Bitting. I am using the Lahman's dbase (v4). Can any one help? This is a mystery to me.

03-14-2002, 10:57 AM	#2
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	I have never seen this in v4 at all, nor have I heard it from any of the testers and we have several that play historicals all the time. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

03-14-2002, 11:12 AM	#4
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	I wonder if, since it is the same player if there might not be something wrong with him? __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

03-14-2002, 11:09 AM	#3
TommyBoy Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Purvis, Mississippi Posts: 137	I'm confused as well. The only difference is that the first time around was on STB (went through 1984). Then bought OOTP4 and started over. I know Richard Bitting was in the game (catcher) the first time. I have the print outs. Atlanta Braves Report : ACTIVE ROSTER BATTERS: No Name Pos Birthdate Bats Throws CATCHER 43 Richard Bitting C 8/4/1956 Right Right 36 Jose Mucha C 2/2/1958 Both Right Does the game not pull the same players each time you start over? (just grasping at straws)

03-14-2002, 11:17 AM	#5
TommyBoy Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Purvis, Mississippi Posts: 137	I will be SO embarrased if he had a career ending injury. I will check when I get home tonight. I hope I won't be flogged too severe for asking before looking. :-)

03-14-2002, 11:32 AM	#6
TommyBoy Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Purvis, Mississippi Posts: 137	Ok, need a little help here. I have the basic files loaded here at work (minus box scores, news, etc...) Bitting does not show up in a player search. I'm in 1984 and it seems he came on board in 1981. If he had a career ending injury, where would I find him?