Stunt Player Growth

Ben Music · 06-28-2002, 10:28 AM

Hi All,

I am new to OOTP4, I just bought it a couple of weeks ago and I just love it, my wife however is not a big fan!

Anyway, if I bring up a very good prospect with pretty good numbers at the age of 19 to the majors and make him a starter, will I be stunting his development by not having him spend any time in the minors?

Thanks for you help!!
Ben

Steve Kuffrey · 06-28-2002, 11:24 AM

I would say depends on his "ratings"(numerical), not talent. Also you need to consider how much of a need you have for him. I would say that there is a chance of doing harm, though not certain.

Ben Music · 06-28-2002, 11:28 AM

Thanks Steve!

My understanding that talent translated into what the numerical rating would be. I suppose that if his numerical ratings were already at the level of his talent, everything would be alright.

Maybe I'll jot down his numbers and send him to the minors for a year or two and see if there's any change.

Ben

TheRockCT · 06-28-2002, 12:39 PM

I would certainly leave him in the minors, and see how he progresses over the course of a half season. If his ratings are still high, and he's producing, you might want to give him a shot as a backup (but still make sure he gets a fair number of pinch hits or platoon starts occasionally) by mid-season. If he's not producing or his stats waver some, keep him down there. By the age of 21 or 22 he'll be ready to explode (more than likely, lol).

Ben Music · 06-28-2002, 01:24 PM

I was actually playing him as a starter in the majors for two years. He's a been hitting in the .280 to .300 range with a good 20 HR and 80 to 90 RBIs. He's only 21. Maybe some time in the minors will go him some good.

Ben

jameyhammock · 06-28-2002, 01:26 PM

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Originally posted by Ben Music
I was actually playing him as a starter in the majors for two years. He's a been hitting in the .280 to .300 range with a good 20 HR and 80 to 90 RBIs. He's only 21. Maybe some time in the minors will go him some good.

Ben

If he's doing that well then I'd say you might actually hurt him by sending him back down. He sounds like he's already productive and he should continue to improve as long as he continues to play.

Malleus Dei · 06-28-2002, 01:46 PM

The fun thing about this game is that there is no certain answer to the question "if I bring up a very good prospect with pretty good numbers at the age of 19 to the majors and make him a starter, will I be stunting his development by not having him spend any time in the minors?"

You make your choice, and you take your chances and have to live with the consequences.

06-28-2002, 10:28 AM	#1
Ben Music Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 432	Stunt Player Growth Hi All, I am new to OOTP4, I just bought it a couple of weeks ago and I just love it, my wife however is not a big fan! Anyway, if I bring up a very good prospect with pretty good numbers at the age of 19 to the majors and make him a starter, will I be stunting his development by not having him spend any time in the minors? Thanks for you help!! Ben

06-28-2002, 11:24 AM	#2
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,036	I would say depends on his "ratings"(numerical), not talent. Also you need to consider how much of a need you have for him. I would say that there is a chance of doing harm, though not certain. __________________ 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

06-28-2002, 12:39 PM	#4
TheRockCT All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: TN Posts: 1,083	I would certainly leave him in the minors, and see how he progresses over the course of a half season. If his ratings are still high, and he's producing, you might want to give him a shot as a backup (but still make sure he gets a fair number of pinch hits or platoon starts occasionally) by mid-season. If he's not producing or his stats waver some, keep him down there. By the age of 21 or 22 he'll be ready to explode (more than likely, lol). __________________ GM, Vermont Emperor Penguins - POTD POTD Champions: 2011, 2012, 2013 GM, Monterrey Aztecs* - NABA *NABA Champions: 2013

06-28-2002, 11:28 AM	#3
Ben Music Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 432	Thanks Steve! My understanding that talent translated into what the numerical rating would be. I suppose that if his numerical ratings were already at the level of his talent, everything would be alright. Maybe I'll jot down his numbers and send him to the minors for a year or two and see if there's any change. Ben

06-28-2002, 01:24 PM	#5
Ben Music Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 432	I was actually playing him as a starter in the majors for two years. He's a been hitting in the .280 to .300 range with a good 20 HR and 80 to 90 RBIs. He's only 21. Maybe some time in the minors will go him some good. Ben