HOLY CRAP!!! Draftee pitches NO-NO in 1st game!

donjamoni · 07-04-2008, 04:07 PM

I hope this is an sign of things to come! This cat was just drafted 5 days earlier as you see in the screen shots and pitched a no hitter in his 1st minor league game

. I have just commisioned his bust to be made for Cooperstown. (Now watch him have a career ending injury the next game, or be the pitching equivilent of Crash Davis and stay his entire career in the minors

) Never had this happen before, thought I would share. Anybody else have anything like this happen?

Ambermonk · 07-04-2008, 04:10 PM

Did you do a screen capture of the final out (mentioning the no-hitter)? I usually do this for no-hitters & grand slams and post them in my archive binder.

OldFatGuy · 07-04-2008, 04:25 PM

I am so glad that was a minor league no-hitter. Playing BM last year, I was very disappointed when every year immediately after the draft several players would be put on the ML roster and in starting roles. This is very unrealistic.

And one year, an 18 year old high school pitcher was drafted, placed in the starting rotation immediately, and 3 days after the draft, in the major leagues in his professional debut, threw a no-hittter. I was NOT pleased, as there is almost zero chance of this happening in RL.

PhillieFever · 07-04-2008, 04:25 PM

In my last game vs. Pittsburgh,I inadvertantly hit the "finish today" button and simmed one of my games.When I went in and looked at the stats,I was stunned.Ray Culp had a no hitter after 7 but was lifted for a pinch runner in the top of the 8th in a 0-0 game.The Phils ended up winning the game 4-0 with 4 runs in the 9th.Johnny Klippstein my reliever gave up the Pirates only hit in the 8th inning.

endgame · 07-04-2008, 04:35 PM

That may be the first time I recall seeing a drafted player put to work immediately. In, I think, all of my previous leagues - regardless of version - the draftees tend to sit pretty idle for the balance of that year seeing minimal play, if any at all.

Tycobbler · 07-04-2008, 04:35 PM

Ah, the Carolina v. Virginia Beach rivalry continues...

I haven't seen this in my leagues, but it so happens i just had a promising hopeful pitch a sweet 6 hit CG shutout striking out 11! Now it's decision time as he wants to be promoted to AAA. He's got the stats in AA 14-11 in 26 starts, 4.28 with 5 complete. The season is coming to a close so ST is going to be interesting for this guy.

akw4572 · 07-04-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by endgame

That may be the first time I recall seeing a drafted player put to work immediately. In, I think, all of my previous leagues - regardless of version - the draftees tend to sit pretty idle for the balance of that year seeing minimal play, if any at all.

Not in a rookie league, if you adjust the schedule to start just after the June draft, and play the standard 62 games. I see them play in that situation all the time.

Ambermonk · 07-04-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PhillieFever

In my last game vs. Pittsburgh,I inadvertantly hit the "finish today" button and simmed one of my games.When I went in and looked at the stats,I was stunned.Ray Culp had a no hitter after 7 but was lifted for a pinch runner in the top of the 8th in a 0-0 game.The Phils ended up winning the game 4-0 with 4 runs in the 9th.Johnny Klippstein my reliever gave up the Pirates only hit in the 8th inning.

If you were smart you would engineer a trade for Dick Farrell! Did I mention that he also has home run power?

donjamoni · 07-04-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ambermonk

Did you do a screen capture of the final out (mentioning the no-hitter)? I usually do this for no-hitters & grand slams and post them in my archive binder.

No I didn't, I did not know it happened until the email was sent to me concerning this happening in my farm system. When I saw it, I was floored bacause the name stuck out at me because it was the one guy in this years draft that I drafted against my scout's advise. He said to get this particular closer. Instead I thought this guy was the right guy in that spot. For at least 1 game it makes me look like a genius. I'll take that for now.

donjamoni · 07-04-2008, 05:16 PM

He was 1 error away from perfect game!

rasnell · 07-04-2008, 05:17 PM

This is what really draws you into the game. This kind of stuff is better than the real thing -- and you get to play through the winter, rainy days, MLB strike seasons, etc.

donjamoni · 07-04-2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donjamoni

I have just commisioned his bust to be made for Cooperstown. (Now watch him have a career ending injury the next game, or be the pitching equivilent of Crash Davis and stay his entire career in the minors

)

Well look at the friggin' screen shots. I guess I spoke too soon

. Well with my predicting skills I guess I'll go out and play the pick 6 tonight. And by the way it is going to rain next Thursday.

OldFatGuy · 07-04-2008, 08:33 PM

I live near Charles Town Racing and Slots. Any chance you could PM me the trifectas for next week??

CRTsports.com · 07-04-2008, 08:39 PM

WOW! That is just amazing.

spitfire · 07-05-2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by donjamoni

Well look at the friggin' screen shots. I guess I spoke too soon

. Well with my predicting skills I guess I'll go out and play the pick 6 tonight. And by the way it is going to rain next Thursday.

Never mind that stuff!! Can you tell us what Markus will have in the next patch, what day it will come out, and if he'll ever do a significant upgrade to the pbp???? Thanx!!!!!!!!!

07-04-2008, 04:07 PM	#1
donjamoni Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fayetteville, N.C. Posts: 63	HOLY CRAP!!! Draftee pitches NO-NO in 1st game! I hope this is an sign of things to come! This cat was just drafted 5 days earlier as you see in the screen shots and pitched a no hitter in his 1st minor league game. I have just commisioned his bust to be made for Cooperstown. (Now watch him have a career ending injury the next game, or be the pitching equivilent of Crash Davis and stay his entire career in the minors ) Never had this happen before, thought I would share. Anybody else have anything like this happen? Attached Images

07-04-2008, 04:10 PM	#2
Ambermonk All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morro Bay, CA Posts: 1,257	Did you do a screen capture of the final out (mentioning the no-hitter)? I usually do this for no-hitters & grand slams and post them in my archive binder. __________________ *I cast this question into your soul, that I might know how deep it is* - Friedrich Nietzsche It often shows a fine command of language - to say nothing! - Bertrand Russell

07-04-2008, 04:25 PM	#4
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	In my last game vs. Pittsburgh,I inadvertantly hit the "finish today" button and simmed one of my games.When I went in and looked at the stats,I was stunned.Ray Culp had a no hitter after 7 but was lifted for a pinch runner in the top of the 8th in a 0-0 game.The Phils ended up winning the game 4-0 with 4 runs in the 9th.Johnny Klippstein my reliever gave up the Pirates only hit in the 8th inning. __________________ We're All Wednesday Aren't We? WAWAW

07-04-2008, 04:35 PM	#5
endgame Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 16,842	That may be the first time I recall seeing a drafted player put to work immediately. In, I think, all of my previous leagues - regardless of version - the draftees tend to sit pretty idle for the balance of that year seeing minimal play, if any at all. __________________ "Try again. Fail again. Fail better." -- Samuel Beckett _____________________________________________

07-04-2008, 05:16 PM	#10
donjamoni Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fayetteville, N.C. Posts: 63	He was 1 error away from perfect game! Attached Images

07-04-2008, 04:25 PM	#3
OldFatGuy All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern Va., Loudoun County Posts: 1,895	I am so glad that was a minor league no-hitter. Playing BM last year, I was very disappointed when every year immediately after the draft several players would be put on the ML roster and in starting roles. This is very unrealistic. And one year, an 18 year old high school pitcher was drafted, placed in the starting rotation immediately, and 3 days after the draft, in the major leagues in his professional debut, threw a no-hittter. I was NOT pleased, as there is almost zero chance of this happening in RL.

07-04-2008, 04:35 PM	#6
Tycobbler All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 20 minutes from Comerica Park Posts: 1,955	Ah, the Carolina v. Virginia Beach rivalry continues... I haven't seen this in my leagues, but it so happens i just had a promising hopeful pitch a sweet 6 hit CG shutout striking out 11! Now it's decision time as he wants to be promoted to AAA. He's got the stats in AA 14-11 in 26 starts, 4.28 with 5 complete. The season is coming to a close so ST is going to be interesting for this guy.

07-04-2008, 05:17 PM	#11
rasnell Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 3,746	This is what really draws you into the game. This kind of stuff is better than the real thing -- and you get to play through the winter, rainy days, MLB strike seasons, etc. __________________ Charlie Root won more games for the Cubs than any pitcher (201), yet was remembered for one pitch to Babe Ruth. Find out more about the 1929 World Series in my book, "Root for the Cubs: Charlie Root and the 1929 Chicago Cubs." See the web site at www.rootforthecubs.com. The book is at http://www.amazon.com/Root-Cubs-Char...t+for+the+cubs. Beta tester, OOTP 2007-2023 and iOOTP 2011-2014.

07-04-2008, 08:33 PM	#13
OldFatGuy All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern Va., Loudoun County Posts: 1,895	I live near Charles Town Racing and Slots. Any chance you could PM me the trifectas for next week??

07-04-2008, 08:39 PM	#14
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