pitcher ratings

jdolecek49 · 10-10-2020, 02:45 PM

When looking at pitchers, what is the difference between stuff and movement?

I also had one question about when it comes to drafting when you look at the potential of a player, is that accurate or can the player becomes better? i guess my question is how do you determine what player to draft? how do you choose player A from player B?

mytreds · 10-10-2020, 03:10 PM

Stuff is related to how many Ks your pitcher will produce on average (K/9). A pitcher with better Stuff will have a higher K/9 ratio, on average. This is also tied to your pitcher's main pitch, the fastball or cutter for example. The better that main pitch is, the more it influences your K/9.

Movement is related to how many homers your pitcher will give up (HR/9). The lower the stat, the higher you HR/9 will be, on average.

Personally, since a pitcher's stuff can develop over time, if I am looking for a prospect pitcher, I will value Movement and Control over stuff.

Potential of 17-19yr olds can vary widely by the time they mature, high risk/high reward. College ball players in their 20's will have less variation. A player's potential can change up or down throughout their career.

CBeisbol · 10-10-2020, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jdolecek49

When looking at pitchers, what is the difference between stuff and movement?

Directly from the manual

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Stuff
Stuff is a measure of the quality of a pitcher's pitch repertoire. Think of it as essentially how a pitcher "puts it all together." Stuff directly affects the number of strikeouts a pitcher throws.

Movement
Movement is a measure of the movement on a pitcher's pitches. It is harder for batters to make good contact with pitches that have good movement. As a result, pitchers with high Movement ratings tend to give up fewer home runs.

Control
Control is a measure of a pitcher's accuracy. Pitchers with good Control ratings tend to walk fewer batters

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I also had one question about when it comes to drafting when you look at the potential of a player, is that accurate or can the player becomes better?

Players both exceed and fail to achieve their potential

10-10-2020, 02:45 PM	#1
jdolecek49 Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 495	pitcher ratings When looking at pitchers, what is the difference between stuff and movement? I also had one question about when it comes to drafting when you look at the potential of a player, is that accurate or can the player becomes better? i guess my question is how do you determine what player to draft? how do you choose player A from player B?

10-10-2020, 03:10 PM	#2
mytreds All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 1,183	Stuff is related to how many Ks your pitcher will produce on average (K/9). A pitcher with better Stuff will have a higher K/9 ratio, on average. This is also tied to your pitcher's main pitch, the fastball or cutter for example. The better that main pitch is, the more it influences your K/9. Movement is related to how many homers your pitcher will give up (HR/9). The lower the stat, the higher you HR/9 will be, on average. Personally, since a pitcher's stuff can develop over time, if I am looking for a prospect pitcher, I will value Movement and Control over stuff. Potential of 17-19yr olds can vary widely by the time they mature, high risk/high reward. College ball players in their 20's will have less variation. A player's potential can change up or down throughout their career. __________________ “Baseball isn’t statistics; it’s Joe DiMaggio rounding second.” “Once, centuries ago, it was the beloved national pastime of the Americas, Wesley. Abandoned by a society that prized fast food and faster games. Lost to impatience.” “ The term ‘WAR’ should be replaced by ‘WAG’. WAR isn’t an actual measurement; it’s just a wild-ass guess” -Bill James RIP National League 1876-2022 Floreat semper vel invita morte. I make custom ballparks.