Advancing a Baserunner Question

[Dave Hansen]

At times during games played out a ball will be hit to the outfield...and a decision screen will pop up and ask if you want to take a chance and advance a baserunner in this particular instance.

The info provided on the pop up will say how deep the ball is and the outfielder's arm rating.

Each runner has ratings for both speed and baserunning skill (steal rating also).

Question...has the AI in the pop up decision screen ALREADY factored in the runner's speed and baserunning abilities...OR do I need to take into account those two ratings myself with the other info provided to make a decision whether to advance or not?

TXS

[Déjà Bru]

Your question is a bit confusing. Also, I am not an expert. However, until one comes along with a definitive answer, I will give you my opinion at least (and bump the thread).

My answer (if I read your question correctly) is this: The AI is merely informing you of the defensive situation without regard to your baserunner's speed and skill. It's not like it's warning you, "Hey, your runner is slower than a tortoise and the RF has a rifle for an arm so you'd better not try it!"

No, it's up to you to know your baserunner and, given the input from the AI at that point, decide whether to send him or not. Only once you make that decision will the outcome be determined based on all of the factors involved, including your baserunner's speed and skill. You may have had the idea that the AI has already determined the outcome prior to the play, having read your baserunner's ratings, and I don't think that is the case.

[RchW]

Originally Posted by Dave Hansen

At times during games played out a ball will be hit to the outfield...and a decision screen will pop up and ask if you want to take a chance and advance a baserunner in this particular instance.

The info provided on the pop up will say how deep the ball is and the outfielder's arm rating.

Each runner has ratings for both speed and baserunning skill (steal rating also).

Question...has the AI in the pop up decision screen ALREADY factored in the runner's speed and baserunning abilities...OR do I need to take into account those two ratings myself with the other info provided to make a decision whether to advance or not?

TXS

No and yes

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