Who are your surprise stars?

0-2, 2 BB · 08-06-2011, 06:05 PM

Who has stood out for you in one season or a career? Someone who was rated highly and just started producing for you unexpectedly.

I have a few for the 2012 season.

Josh Bell, Switch Hitting 3rd Basemen / Real Life Stats

He has been platooning with Juan Francisco, facing mostly left handed pitchers.

His line: .277 / .354 / .490 with 8 HR, 25 RBI and a 10.7 VORP in 67 games.

John Baker, Left Handed Catcher / Real Life Stats

He platoons with Francisco Cervalli, but Cervalli has been getting the bulk of the playing time lately. However, I can't seem to go wrong with either one of them in the lineup.

His line: .291 / .393 / .408 with 4 HR, 20 RBI and a 11.1 VORP in 64 games.

Fred Harris, Right Handed Relief Pitcher / Game Created Rookie

He is 22 years old and although he projects to be one of the best relievers in the game for years to come, I did not expect he'd have any impact this season. He developed quickly! After just 10 games in Triple A I promoted him after a few injuries and well...

His line: 5-1, 9 SVs, 0.79 ERA, 551 ERA+, 29 K in 34 IP

I don't use a normal closer. I simply use matchups. If I need my best in the 6th inning then I use them there. He's racked up a few 0.1 ip saves and a few 2 ip saves.

Share yours! I am having a blast with this game!

08-06-2011, 06:05 PM	#1
0-2, 2 BB Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Road. Posts: 88	Who are your surprise stars? Who has stood out for you in one season or a career? Someone who was rated highly and just started producing for you unexpectedly. I have a few for the 2012 season. Josh Bell, Switch Hitting 3rd Basemen / Real Life Stats He has been platooning with Juan Francisco, facing mostly left handed pitchers. His line: .277 / .354 / .490 with 8 HR, 25 RBI and a 10.7 VORP in 67 games. John Baker, Left Handed Catcher / Real Life Stats He platoons with Francisco Cervalli, but Cervalli has been getting the bulk of the playing time lately. However, I can't seem to go wrong with either one of them in the lineup. His line: .291 / .393 / .408 with 4 HR, 20 RBI and a 11.1 VORP in 64 games. Fred Harris, Right Handed Relief Pitcher / Game Created Rookie He is 22 years old and although he projects to be one of the best relievers in the game for years to come, I did not expect he'd have any impact this season. He developed quickly! After just 10 games in Triple A I promoted him after a few injuries and well... His line: 5-1, 9 SVs, 0.79 ERA, 551 ERA+, 29 K in 34 IP I don't use a normal closer. I simply use matchups. If I need my best in the 6th inning then I use them there. He's racked up a few 0.1 ip saves and a few 2 ip saves. Share yours! I am having a blast with this game! __________________ Hide your power alleys; Hide your wife. Last edited by 0-2, 2 BB; 08-06-2011 at 06:10 PM.