Should Babe Ruth Stay As A SP?

The Game · 01-28-2015, 01:27 PM

Babe Ruth is Washington's only good SP. Would his offense help more? I'm torn.

Bluenoser · 01-28-2015, 01:32 PM

How is the rest of your hitting?

Prospects?

Lots of good pitching in the league that might be available in FA?

Lots to consider before making that decision.

Seems most of the time (from what I've seen) he gets converted to hitter. Would be interesting to see him stay as a pitcher and see his stats at career end.

The Game · 01-28-2015, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluenoser

How is the rest of your hitting?

Prospects?

Lots of good pitching in the league that might be available in FA?

Lots to consider before making that decision.

Seems most of the time (from what I've seen) he gets converted to hitter. Would be interesting to see him stay as a pitcher and see his stats at career end.

i don't control any teams.
Reserve Clause, although players can be purchased from the PCL.
Their minor league ranks 3rd.

Bluenoser · 01-28-2015, 01:57 PM

Tough decision really. Do I build my team around a stud SP or stud Hitter?

I'd go with SP, but having a stud at either position is never a bad thing

I guess you just have to decide "how" you want to build your team.

The Game · 01-28-2015, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluenoser

I'd go with SP, but having a stud at either position is never a bad thing

I guess you just have to decide "how" you want to build your team.

Like i said, not my team. i do not manage any team. Just wondering if i want history to reflect him as teh gerat hitter he was in aleague with many great hitters or a solid pitcher in a league that is becoming weak in quality SP.

ihatenames · 01-28-2015, 05:12 PM

That's a tough one. If I was judging strictly one stats/ratings and not names I would leave him as a Starter. I think there is more value there for your team.

If I'm looking at names I say you need to convert him.. well, because... It's RUTH!

The Game · 01-28-2015, 08:31 PM

Babe had a decent season in 1929, I am concerned about his BB though.

cody8200 · 01-29-2015, 03:02 PM

Definitely a hitter. In his last year he had over half the WAR batting as he does in pitching a full season in just 147 plate appearances! He is a god as a batter. As a pitcher, he is just super good.

The Game · 01-29-2015, 10:56 PM

Decent 1930 season minus all the BB. Lefty Gomez is now on the Generals and should help this team win more.

TomVeal · 01-29-2015, 11:44 PM

Adopt the DH rule, so that nobody will ever realize that George H. Ruth can hit as well as pitch. Then the decision is easy.

darkcloud4579 · 01-30-2015, 12:08 PM

The Sultan of Strikeouts

nebradska · 01-30-2015, 09:14 PM

Career ERA+ 133
Career OPS+ >200

Let the man hit.

The Game · 01-30-2015, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TomVeal

Adopt the DH rule, so that nobody will ever realize that George H. Ruth can hit as well as pitch. Then the decision is easy.

DH rule will come into the South League in 1973. I think for at least 1931 i will switch him to the OF and see what he can do. I like the fact he gets Wins as a SP but the BB are atrocious.

Number4 · 01-30-2015, 10:39 PM

Wasn't striking out batters more difficult earlier, which leads to more pitches for an at bat and therefore more walks?

The Game · 02-02-2015, 10:59 AM

Thankfully the poll is tied. Amazing 1931 season for Ruth. Now the all time record for HR @ 75 & RBI @ 200. Washington had it's best finish since 1924 (before my 12925 redraft, Ruth was on Boston in 1924) They did make some great trades acquiring Jimmie Foxx & Waite Hoyt.

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01-28-2015, 01:32 PM	#2
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,207	How is the rest of your hitting? Prospects? Lots of good pitching in the league that might be available in FA? Lots to consider before making that decision. Seems most of the time (from what I've seen) he gets converted to hitter. Would be interesting to see him stay as a pitcher and see his stats at career end. Last edited by Bluenoser; 01-28-2015 at 01:43 PM.

01-28-2015, 05:12 PM	#6
ihatenames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockford Posts: 2,534	That's a tough one. If I was judging strictly one stats/ratings and not names I would leave him as a Starter. I think there is more value there for your team. If I'm looking at names I say you need to convert him.. well, because... It's RUTH! __________________ New Album coming soon!

01-28-2015, 08:31 PM	#7
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	Babe had a decent season in 1929, I am concerned about his BB though. Attached Images __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

01-28-2015, 01:57 PM	#4
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,207	Tough decision really. Do I build my team around a stud SP or stud Hitter? I'd go with SP, but having a stud at either position is never a bad thing I guess you just have to decide "how" you want to build your team.

01-29-2015, 03:02 PM	#8
cody8200 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,436	Definitely a hitter. In his last year he had over half the WAR batting as he does in pitching a full season in just 147 plate appearances! He is a god as a batter. As a pitcher, he is just super good. __________________ Sharp Guys Web Design - Twitter: @sharpguysweb

01-29-2015, 10:56 PM	#9
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	Decent 1930 season minus all the BB. Lefty Gomez is now on the Generals and should help this team win more. Attached Images __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

01-29-2015, 11:44 PM	#10
TomVeal All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Spanaway, Washington Posts: 1,242	Adopt the DH rule, so that nobody will ever realize that George H. Ruth can hit as well as pitch. Then the decision is easy.

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01-30-2015, 09:14 PM	#12
nebradska Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 229	Career ERA+ 133 Career OPS+ >200 Let the man hit.

01-30-2015, 10:39 PM	#14
Number4 Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 460	Wasn't striking out batters more difficult earlier, which leads to more pitches for an at bat and therefore more walks?

02-02-2015, 10:59 AM	#15
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	Thankfully the poll is tied. Amazing 1931 season for Ruth. Now the all time record for HR @ 75 & RBI @ 200. Washington had it's best finish since 1924 (before my 12925 redraft, Ruth was on Boston in 1924) They did make some great trades acquiring Jimmie Foxx & Waite Hoyt. Attached Images __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"