Does pitching rotation position matter?

ForeverRoyalKC · 09-10-2016, 12:16 AM

I am thinking of managing a Single A team after some of the job offers I am getting. If I pick a team with team No. 1 prospects in starting pitching, should there be a system of how best to keep the No. 1 from being overused or subject to injury? Is positioning within the rotation any help, whether I start him as the No. 1 or the No. 3 or 4 starter?

Curve Ball Dave · 09-10-2016, 01:56 AM

At that level it won't matter. You're not concerned about who he's matching up against like you would in the Majors. If you have a five man rotation and set it to go in strict order he'll always have at least four day days rest, five if there's an off day in the schedule.

NoOne · 09-10-2016, 11:51 AM

that's how i look at the minors, too. regular work and always 100% rested. can't be scared of injuries -- what will you do when they get to the majors?

i think the AI already limits pitch counts a bit in the minors? but, if he's especially low for a starter you may want to set a pitch cound, too. if you manage games, just don't throw so many pitches that he isn't 100% recovered by his next start. that threshold will change as his stamina changes.

09-10-2016, 12:16 AM	#1
ForeverRoyalKC All Star Starter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hop, skip and a jump from Pomme De Terre Lake, MO. Posts: 1,206	Does pitching rotation position matter? I am thinking of managing a Single A team after some of the job offers I am getting. If I pick a team with team No. 1 prospects in starting pitching, should there be a system of how best to keep the No. 1 from being overused or subject to injury? Is positioning within the rotation any help, whether I start him as the No. 1 or the No. 3 or 4 starter?

09-10-2016, 01:56 AM	#2
Curve Ball Dave Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,359	At that level it won't matter. You're not concerned about who he's matching up against like you would in the Majors. If you have a five man rotation and set it to go in strict order he'll always have at least four day days rest, five if there's an off day in the schedule. __________________ "Hitting is timing. Pitching is upsetting timing"-Warren Spahn.

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NoOne Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7,273 Infractions: 0/1 (3)	that's how i look at the minors, too. regular work and always 100% rested. can't be scared of injuries -- what will you do when they get to the majors? i think the AI already limits pitch counts a bit in the minors? but, if he's especially low for a starter you may want to set a pitch cound, too. if you manage games, just don't throw so many pitches that he isn't 100% recovered by his next start. that threshold will change as his stamina changes.