Someone help me to find the "thrill" of baseball please II - Page 3

Templer · 04-04-2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Erik W.

Gordie Howe: 32 seasons (in the no-helmet era)
Warren Moon: Played until he was 44.
Robert Parrish: 21 seasons

You can find ageless wonders in every sport. I'm not sure how pointing out that Pete Rose played a long time proves anything at all about a sport.

Hm...

Diana Torres - Swimming
George Foreman - Boxing
Brett Favre - Football
Albert Beckles - Body Building

How long is the average career by years of a MLB pro?

Erik W. · 04-04-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Templer

How long is the average career by years of a MLB pro?

That's harder to quantify than other sports since every player spends at least some time, if not a large portion, of their career in the minor leagues, but according to a study, the average career is 5.6 years.

Average Major League Baseball Career 5.6 Years, Says New Study

The Game · 04-04-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Templer

I'm confused again.

For me, professional sports means, physical and mental performance at the highest level.

Such required maximum power, a person can accomplish relatively few years.
But in professional baseball, you'll find players active 20 years and more (i. e. Pete Rose).

We arrive at the idea, that baseball is no strenuous, no competitive sport?

Pete Rose only hung around to get the Hits title and because he was a player mgr.
Chelios played until he was 47, Jagr is what 44? Hockey tends to have tons of guys that play forever. Nolan Ryan played for 27 seasons. With the exception of Ryan it's hard to find more then a handful of players who are still at the top of their game after 20 seasons. Cal Ripken is one that comes to mind.

RchW · 04-04-2013, 01:40 PM

All sports require physical skills and associated mental acuity. When you observe the very few who play for a long time it is often their brain which impresses the most. Mental fatigue is often a factor in many poor performances. Baseball in particular is mentally and physically demanding due to the schedule. Playing 162 games in 180 days is a unique challenge. It would not surprise me to find that many highly gifted players fail simply because they are unable to sustain the necessary focus. Physical prowess can get you there. More is needed to keep you at the highest level.

Templer · 04-06-2013, 11:35 AM

Slowly, fun and the joy raises.
Very helpful and informative to me are the YouTube videos of Little League Baseball games.

Still hard for me to get in - 162 games in the season.
In football, there are significantly fewer games.
So every game is important, really important - and that increases the dramatic.

In baseball there are 162 games in the season.
"Well, I lost the last three games. Don't care much on this, sometime I win again a game".
I think this scenario is not very exciting. So it is really hard for me to be (aggressive) motivated - is probably a problem with my attitude.

The Game · 04-06-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Templer

Slowly, fun and the joy raises.
Very helpful and informative to me are the YouTube videos of Little League Baseball games.

Still hard for me to get in - 162 games in the season.
In football, there are significantly fewer games.
So every game is important, really important - and that increases the dramatic.

In baseball there are 162 games in the season.
"Well, I lost the last three games. Don't care much on this, sometime I win again a game".
I think this scenario is not very exciting. So it is really hard for me to be (aggressive) motivated - is probably a problem with my attitude.

In baseball a team will win 60 and lose 60. It's what they do in the other 42 that matters. Question is which are the 42?
Baseball is a marathon not a sprint. You don't win the pennant in April but you can lose it in April.

Templer · 04-08-2013, 01:14 PM

From Wikipedia:
Workload
Under ideal Circumstances, a manager of a baseball team would prefer a starting pitcher to pitch as many innings as possibleness in a game. Most regular starting pitchers pitch for at least five innings on a regular basis, and if a pitcher is unable to do so, there is a high probability did he want in the future, be relegated to duty in the bullpen. In modern baseball, a starting pitcher is rarely expected to pitch for more than seven or eight innings, at which point, responsibility for the game is passed to relief pitchers, including specialist pitchers: such as set-up pitchers and closers.
Often, a starting pitcher is subject to a pitch count, meaning the manager will remove him from the game once he has thrown a specific number of pitches. The most common pitch count for a modern pitcher is in close of 100, and it is now rare for a starting pitcher to throw more than 125 pitches in a game. Especially pitch count limits are common for starting pitchers who are recovering from injury. In the early decades of baseball, it was not uncommon for a starting pitcher to pitch three hundred innings or more, over the course of a season. In addition, there are accounts of starting pitchers pitching on consecutive days, or even in both games of a doubleheader. It is believed synthesis did feats were only possibleness because pitchers in the early years of the game, unlike modern starters, rarely threw the ball with maximum effort.
A starting pitcher who can be counted on to consistently throw many innings is known as a workhorse. A good example of a modern day workhorse pitcher is Roy Halladay, who is the current active leader in both complete games and shutouts thrown. [2]

Sometimes Wikipedia is instructive.

Just because I know most of the rules, it does not mean that you understand baseball.
The more I deal with the game, the more I need to know.

Hockey, I also like hockey - more than baseball.
So full of joy bought the beta version of the Franchise Hockey Manager 2014.
But that is not finished yet and so it’s fun only a short time, if at all.

I become curious - so ...
Downloaded the demo of OOTP Baseball 13 and played.
Exceptional! Fantastic!
Even though I'm still not really found "the thrill" in baseball, but the management aspect is mind blowing!

Football, Hockey, Nascar .... OOTP
Even though I'm not a baseball fan (maybe not now), I order OOTP 14.
Unfortunately, it takes forever - the release.

Templer · 04-10-2013, 12:28 PM

A professional baseball team in the MLB has almost every day a game.

What is the daily routine of a professional MLB player?

He can not play on the same day and exercising.

And weekends?
Most people have to work in developed countries are free on the weekends.

Templer · 04-16-2013, 09:00 AM

The pitch sequenze

The pitch sequenze what is it for?

Yeah i know, it shows you types of pitches their speed.

But how do I use these data?
What can I tell from this information?
What do they say to me?
What is the use of the data?

ihatenames · 04-16-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Templer

The pitch sequenze

The pitch sequenze what is it for?

Yeah i know, it shows you types of pitches their speed.

But how do I use these data?
What can I tell from this information?
What do they say to me?
What is the use of the data?

As far as I know, the purpose of this game it is really cosmetic with the exception of pitch speed. Pitch speed can give you a pretty good indication if your pitcher is beginning to tire. In the player profile it will list their top speed on their fastball. If you see the fastball consistantly hitting below that mark it might be time to consider pulling him.

The game will also in other ways when he is getting tired, but you can also see that here as well.

Cap · 04-26-2013, 12:05 PM

I recall hearing some commentator on NBC or Fox saying that Baseball is America the way it used to be and football is the way America is now. Not sure what he meant exactly.

Now, Templer. If you're looking for a 2nd baseman I'd use Robbie Alomar as a prime example of a great one. In his prime he was the complete package.

Cap

04-04-2013, 01:40 PM	#44
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04-08-2013, 01:14 PM	#47
Templer Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 211 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	From Wikipedia: Workload Under ideal Circumstances, a manager of a baseball team would prefer a starting pitcher to pitch as many innings as possibleness in a game. Most regular starting pitchers pitch for at least five innings on a regular basis, and if a pitcher is unable to do so, there is a high probability did he want in the future, be relegated to duty in the bullpen. In modern baseball, a starting pitcher is rarely expected to pitch for more than seven or eight innings, at which point, responsibility for the game is passed to relief pitchers, including specialist pitchers: such as set-up pitchers and closers. Often, a starting pitcher is subject to a pitch count, meaning the manager will remove him from the game once he has thrown a specific number of pitches. The most common pitch count for a modern pitcher is in close of 100, and it is now rare for a starting pitcher to throw more than 125 pitches in a game. Especially pitch count limits are common for starting pitchers who are recovering from injury. In the early decades of baseball, it was not uncommon for a starting pitcher to pitch three hundred innings or more, over the course of a season. In addition, there are accounts of starting pitchers pitching on consecutive days, or even in both games of a doubleheader. It is believed synthesis did feats were only possibleness because pitchers in the early years of the game, unlike modern starters, rarely threw the ball with maximum effort. A starting pitcher who can be counted on to consistently throw many innings is known as a workhorse. A good example of a modern day workhorse pitcher is Roy Halladay, who is the current active leader in both complete games and shutouts thrown. [2] Sometimes Wikipedia is instructive. Just because I know most of the rules, it does not mean that you understand baseball. The more I deal with the game, the more I need to know. Hockey, I also like hockey - more than baseball. So full of joy bought the beta version of the Franchise Hockey Manager 2014. But that is not finished yet and so it’s fun only a short time, if at all. I become curious - so ... Downloaded the demo of OOTP Baseball 13 and played. Exceptional! Fantastic! Even though I'm still not really found "the thrill" in baseball, but the management aspect is mind blowing! Football, Hockey, Nascar .... OOTP Even though I'm not a baseball fan (maybe not now), I order OOTP 14. Unfortunately, it takes forever - the release. __________________ WWPF WEEKEND WARRIORS PRO FOOTBALL A DDSPF25 Football Multiplayer League Board @ WWPF Discord Last edited by Templer; 04-08-2013 at 07:33 PM.

04-16-2013, 09:00 AM	#49
Templer Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 211 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	The pitch sequenze The pitch sequenze The pitch sequenze what is it for? Yeah i know, it shows you types of pitches their speed. But how do I use these data? What can I tell from this information? What do they say to me? What is the use of the data?

04-26-2013, 12:05 PM	#51
Cap Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Large Province in God's Country Posts: 7,912	I recall hearing some commentator on NBC or Fox saying that Baseball is America the way it used to be and football is the way America is now. Not sure what he meant exactly. Now, Templer. If you're looking for a 2nd baseman I'd use Robbie Alomar as a prime example of a great one. In his prime he was the complete package. Cap __________________ "...There were Giants in Those Days.."

04-06-2013, 11:35 AM	#45
Templer Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 211 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Slowly, fun and the joy raises. Very helpful and informative to me are the YouTube videos of Little League Baseball games. Still hard for me to get in - 162 games in the season. In football, there are significantly fewer games. So every game is important, really important - and that increases the dramatic. In baseball there are 162 games in the season. "Well, I lost the last three games. Don't care much on this, sometime I win again a game". I think this scenario is not very exciting. So it is really hard for me to be (aggressive) motivated - is probably a problem with my attitude.

04-10-2013, 12:28 PM	#48
Templer Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 211 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	A professional baseball team in the MLB has almost every day a game. What is the daily routine of a professional MLB player? He can not play on the same day and exercising. And weekends? Most people have to work in developed countries are free on the weekends.