Which position do you just love to draft?

GmOfTheYear · 05-16-2010, 06:47 PM

I just find myself in love with drafting shortstops with some pop.

lol I mean arod(who is a fake) really but before i knew I mean was there anyone more incredible than a short stop who was great defensively and had the best power numbers.

Has anyone drafted or even seen an arod clone yet? I mean if I ever saw a ss with good defense and rare power and plus contact I would trade everything I could for him.

So number one for me is short stop. Then number 2 would be catcher.(think bryce harper clone) Then second base. Those are my top three positions that I feel you need to win it all.

dunningrb · 05-16-2010, 06:53 PM

Catchers. Everybody needs them. When I get enough (two or three good ones), I can have a "sale" and get the players I need.

ondemonitors · 05-16-2010, 07:01 PM

give me a super speedy centerfielder who can cover all the grass, throw in a potential to steal 50-75 bases a year and a great OBP and you've found me a 1st rounder.

Daern · 05-16-2010, 07:26 PM

I like to draft high OBP and strong-armed catchers, but I find myself drafting a huge amount of corner OFs with offense too good to ignore.

Kelric · 05-16-2010, 07:27 PM

Catchers, easily. For whatever reason in OOTP I have a tough time developing catchers - they always seem to bust. So I've adapted and just throw as many catchers into my farm system as possible.

Daern · 05-16-2010, 08:32 PM

Kelric: That's interesting, because I accumulate enough ML-quality catchers that I'm always dealing them away.

Fullgatsu · 05-16-2010, 09:23 PM

I usually draft shortstops, Second base, catchers and centerfielders with good defense skill. I value defensive skill really high on premium positions, I take Firstbasemans sometime but they have to really mash the ball to impress me.

Left-handed Badger · 05-16-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelric

Catchers, easily. For whatever reason in OOTP I have a tough time developing catchers - they always seem to bust. So I've adapted and just throw as many catchers into my farm system as possible.

I have the same problem with starting pitchers. I tend to avoid first round picks for them like the plague though. (well maybe late first round, but definitely not if I am in the top half). The up the middle positions probably. But, yeah, if a catcher with power comes up it'd be the hardest to ignore. (though I dont often get that opportunity)

GmOfTheYear · 05-16-2010, 09:38 PM

I just drafted based off of talent only and ignored all personality traits. I believe some believe on here that talent is more important than personality. So I figure I would go full out with that belief. Hope this works.

dagmar · 05-16-2010, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ondemonitors

give me a super speedy centerfielder who can cover all the grass, throw in a potential to steal 50-75 bases a year and a great OBP and you've found me a 1st rounder.

This.

Fullgatsu · 05-16-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GmOfTheYear

I just drafted based off of talent only and ignored all personality traits. I believe some believe on here that talent is more important than personality. So I figure I would go full out with that belief. Hope this works.

While talent is important for me, low work ethic is something I like to avoid. I will take some one with low work ethic if there is no one with comparable talent. I feel work ethic has a big play in how prospect evolve.

bucketsndimes · 05-17-2010, 02:40 AM

I try to find a good starting pitcher because I feel like they're rare in the draft. But with my Pirates game I took manny Machado #2 overall, a shortstop who should develop a ton of power (although he tanked in the short-season league after he got drafted).

Left-handed Badger · 05-17-2010, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Fullgatsu

I usually draft shortstops, Second base, catchers and centerfielders with good defense skill. I value defensive skill really high on premium positions, I take Firstbasemans sometime but they have to really mash the ball to impress me.

Agree on the SS, 2B, CF. But, in OOTP it doesnt seem catchers affect much. As long as they can play the position, the only other thing that matter is the arm.

Fullgatsu · 05-17-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Left-handed Badger

Agree on the SS, 2B, CF. But, in OOTP it doesnt seem catchers affect much. As long as they can play the position, the only other thing that matter is the arm.

Yeah I think your right about catchers, still like to find one with a goood arm. A reason why I like drafting players that plays a harder position is that you can move them around if another player comes up, also I love those player that plays every position those always seem to find a spot on my team.

GmOfTheYear · 05-17-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Fullgatsu

Yeah I think your right about catchers, still like to find one with a goood arm. A reason why I like drafting players that plays a harder position is that you can move them around if another player comes up, also I love those player that plays every position those always seem to find a spot on my team.

Unless they hit sub .200

Giants44 · 05-17-2010, 03:02 PM

I never worry about position, I just draft the guy with the most offensive potential - you never know with trades, injuries and free agents what you are going to need by the time a guy is ready.

Ambermonk · 05-17-2010, 03:14 PM

I like drafting a Centerfielder with speed,
a Shortstop who can field,
a Starting Pitcher with good movement, and
a Catcher who can throw.

And I try to avoid guys with a low work ethic.

Malleus Dei · 05-17-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ambermonk

I like drafting a Centerfielder with speed,
a Shortstop who can field,
a Starting Pitcher with good movement, and
a Catcher who can throw.

And I try to avoid guys with a low work ethic.

Me too. As long as the CF, SS, and C project to be able to hit well enough for their positions I think that's a pretty good program.

norva13x · 05-17-2010, 04:11 PM

Depends who is in the draft, all things equal though, I am a big on pitchers and will usually draft them.

KBLover · 05-17-2010, 05:31 PM

Finesse pitchers. Love trying to find the guys without any high end stuff that can still succeed.

Of course, OOTP doesn't make too many of these it seems - my league is getting more of the other type (stuff...and nothing else)

Also like draft SS with great defense and since my team is a smallish market team with die hard fans (below average market, GREAT loyalty and interest) player loyalty and hopefully low greed to go with it will entice me if the guy has any chance of being above average.

05-16-2010, 06:47 PM	#1
GmOfTheYear Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 402	Which position do you just love to draft? I just find myself in love with drafting shortstops with some pop. lol I mean arod(who is a fake) really but before i knew I mean was there anyone more incredible than a short stop who was great defensively and had the best power numbers. Has anyone drafted or even seen an arod clone yet? I mean if I ever saw a ss with good defense and rare power and plus contact I would trade everything I could for him. So number one for me is short stop. Then number 2 would be catcher.(think bryce harper clone) Then second base. Those are my top three positions that I feel you need to win it all.

05-16-2010, 07:01 PM	#3
ondemonitors Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The Isle of Long Posts: 92	give me a super speedy centerfielder who can cover all the grass, throw in a potential to steal 50-75 bases a year and a great OBP and you've found me a 1st rounder. __________________ Wondering if I'm going to see my team win the World Series before I die

05-16-2010, 07:26 PM	#4
Daern Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 148	I like to draft high OBP and strong-armed catchers, but I find myself drafting a huge amount of corner OFs with offense too good to ignore. __________________ UNDERGROUND BASEBALL LEAGUE: (Havana Rovers) 2009: 99-63 (Pennant Winners) 2010: 87-75 (Division Winners) 2011: 92-70 (Division Winners) 2012: 104-58 (Pennant Winners) 2013: 69-93 (4th Place) 2014: 108-54 (Pennant Winners) 2015: 115-47 (Pennant Winners) 2016: 95-67 (Pennant Winners) 2017: 94-68 (CHAMPIONS) 2018: 104-58 (Pennant Winners) 2019: 119-43 (Pennant Winners) 2020: 121-41 (CHAMPIONS) 2021: 86-76 (Wild Card) 2022: Who knows?

05-16-2010, 08:32 PM	#6
Daern Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 148	Kelric: That's interesting, because I accumulate enough ML-quality catchers that I'm always dealing them away. __________________ UNDERGROUND BASEBALL LEAGUE: (Havana Rovers) 2009: 99-63 (Pennant Winners) 2010: 87-75 (Division Winners) 2011: 92-70 (Division Winners) 2012: 104-58 (Pennant Winners) 2013: 69-93 (4th Place) 2014: 108-54 (Pennant Winners) 2015: 115-47 (Pennant Winners) 2016: 95-67 (Pennant Winners) 2017: 94-68 (CHAMPIONS) 2018: 104-58 (Pennant Winners) 2019: 119-43 (Pennant Winners) 2020: 121-41 (CHAMPIONS) 2021: 86-76 (Wild Card) 2022: Who knows?

05-17-2010, 02:40 AM	#12
bucketsndimes Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The States Posts: 409	I try to find a good starting pitcher because I feel like they're rare in the draft. But with my Pirates game I took manny Machado #2 overall, a shortstop who should develop a ton of power (although he tanked in the short-season league after he got drafted). __________________

05-16-2010, 06:53 PM	#2
dunningrb Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 154	Catchers. Everybody needs them. When I get enough (two or three good ones), I can have a "sale" and get the players I need.

05-16-2010, 07:27 PM	#5
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,992	Catchers, easily. For whatever reason in OOTP I have a tough time developing catchers - they always seem to bust. So I've adapted and just throw as many catchers into my farm system as possible.

05-16-2010, 09:23 PM	#7
Fullgatsu Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 65	I usually draft shortstops, Second base, catchers and centerfielders with good defense skill. I value defensive skill really high on premium positions, I take Firstbasemans sometime but they have to really mash the ball to impress me.

05-16-2010, 09:38 PM	#9
GmOfTheYear Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 402	I just drafted based off of talent only and ignored all personality traits. I believe some believe on here that talent is more important than personality. So I figure I would go full out with that belief. Hope this works.

05-17-2010, 03:02 PM	#16
Giants44 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 2,408	I never worry about position, I just draft the guy with the most offensive potential - you never know with trades, injuries and free agents what you are going to need by the time a guy is ready. __________________ "In a text sim - Immersion is everything" -Me "Judge a man not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character" -Martin Luther King "Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." -Einstein "The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." -Muhammad Ali "Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything." -Toby Harrah

05-17-2010, 03:14 PM	#17
Ambermonk All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morro Bay, CA Posts: 1,257	I like drafting a Centerfielder with speed, a Shortstop who can field, a Starting Pitcher with good movement, and a Catcher who can throw. And I try to avoid guys with a low work ethic. __________________ *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

05-17-2010, 04:11 PM	#19
norva13x Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 476	Depends who is in the draft, all things equal though, I am a big on pitchers and will usually draft them.

05-17-2010, 05:31 PM	#20
KBLover All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 580	Finesse pitchers. Love trying to find the guys without any high end stuff that can still succeed. Of course, OOTP doesn't make too many of these it seems - my league is getting more of the other type (stuff...and nothing else) Also like draft SS with great defense and since my team is a smallish market team with die hard fans (below average market, GREAT loyalty and interest) player loyalty and hopefully low greed to go with it will entice me if the guy has any chance of being above average.