Is there a downside to teaching

oregon · 11-22-2003, 09:13 PM

minor leaguers new postions? Does it affect their development in other areas?

JAttractive · 11-22-2003, 09:19 PM

From my experiences it tends to slow their development a bit (not always though) and there seems to be an increased chance for a talent loss.

Basically I try to leave stars alone unless it is extremely valuable to move them. Mid level players and lower I teach all the time though. Also if a guy is nearing 26 and still has lots of room to develop I try to leave them alone since they may not be able to make up for the slow-down in development rate (which may just be my perception and not truly exist however). Once they are 26+ their development rate is slow to non-existent anyway so I will teach away again.

Mr.Opinion · 11-22-2003, 09:32 PM

I know that I've gotten ingame emails stating that "a player isn't adapting their new position very well. Why don't you stop before their hitting starts to suffer." I guess that would also mean that that JAttractive is right.

11-22-2003, 09:13 PM	#1
oregon Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 145	Is there a downside to teaching minor leaguers new postions? Does it affect their development in other areas?

11-22-2003, 09:32 PM	#3
Mr.Opinion All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2003 Location: SkiFree Lodge Posts: 883	I know that I've gotten ingame emails stating that "a player isn't adapting their new position very well. Why don't you stop before their hitting starts to suffer." I guess that would also mean that that JAttractive is right. __________________

11-22-2003, 09:19 PM	#2
JAttractive All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 1,135	From my experiences it tends to slow their development a bit (not always though) and there seems to be an increased chance for a talent loss. Basically I try to leave stars alone unless it is extremely valuable to move them. Mid level players and lower I teach all the time though. Also if a guy is nearing 26 and still has lots of room to develop I try to leave them alone since they may not be able to make up for the slow-down in development rate (which may just be my perception and not truly exist however). Once they are 26+ their development rate is slow to non-existent anyway so I will teach away again.