Tandem Starting

mattslatus · 10-20-2003, 11:56 AM

Does anybody know if the game will allow for tandem starting in the big leagues? This is a strategy that a bunch of organizations employ throughout the minor leagues to help save the arms of their young pitchers.

In tandem starting, (and this would only work in OOTP, assuming you manage your games) you have two starting pitchers. Each pitcher is on a pitch count, so the 2nd starter actually comes in somewhat near the middle of the game.

I guess my question basically is, will a pitcher who throws 50 pitches (a starter), still require 5 days to rest?

Steve Kuffrey · 10-20-2003, 12:02 PM

I've not tried this, but from what I remember about SP and the pitch count option is that it worked fairly well. Pitcher usually comes with 10-12 pitches of his limit.

Skipaway · 10-20-2003, 12:30 PM

I think only Oakland used this in very low level minors. And Fuson brought it to Texas?

And in that system, pitchers still require long rests, don't they?

mattslatus · 10-20-2003, 12:35 PM

So if I throw a guy 50 pitches on Monday, will he require rest until Saturday? Or, will I be able to throw him again on Thursday for example?

mattslatus · 10-22-2003, 04:34 PM

bump

draven085 · 10-22-2003, 04:37 PM

I would suggest setting up a random league and testing the theory out. It probably depends at least somewhat on the pitcher's stamina rating. Guys with lower ratings tend to need a bit more rest.

dickbaveta · 10-22-2003, 09:22 PM

San Diego uses it as well, to quite a bit of success (if you listen to Kevin Towers)

Skipaway · 10-22-2003, 11:44 PM

For the tandem starter system I know, it's four pair of tandem pitchers. I think OOTP can handle three day rests well. I am not sure about the starter switching to reliever part though.

10-20-2003, 11:56 AM	#1
mattslatus Bat Boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9	Tandem Starting Does anybody know if the game will allow for tandem starting in the big leagues? This is a strategy that a bunch of organizations employ throughout the minor leagues to help save the arms of their young pitchers. In tandem starting, (and this would only work in OOTP, assuming you manage your games) you have two starting pitchers. Each pitcher is on a pitch count, so the 2nd starter actually comes in somewhat near the middle of the game. I guess my question basically is, will a pitcher who throws 50 pitches (a starter), still require 5 days to rest?

10-20-2003, 12:02 PM	#2
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,035	I've not tried this, but from what I remember about SP and the pitch count option is that it worked fairly well. Pitcher usually comes with 10-12 pitches of his limit. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

10-20-2003, 12:30 PM	#3
Skipaway Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Where you live Posts: 11,017	I think only Oakland used this in very low level minors. And Fuson brought it to Texas? And in that system, pitchers still require long rests, don't they? __________________ Jonathan Haidt: Moral reasoning is really just a servant masquerading as a high priest.

10-22-2003, 11:44 PM	#8
Skipaway Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Where you live Posts: 11,017	For the tandem starter system I know, it's four pair of tandem pitchers. I think OOTP can handle three day rests well. I am not sure about the starter switching to reliever part though. __________________ Jonathan Haidt: Moral reasoning is really just a servant masquerading as a high priest.

10-20-2003, 12:35 PM	#4
mattslatus Bat Boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9	So if I throw a guy 50 pitches on Monday, will he require rest until Saturday? Or, will I be able to throw him again on Thursday for example?

10-22-2003, 04:34 PM	#5
mattslatus Bat Boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9	bump

10-22-2003, 04:37 PM	#6
draven085 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,074	I would suggest setting up a random league and testing the theory out. It probably depends at least somewhat on the pitcher's stamina rating. Guys with lower ratings tend to need a bit more rest.

10-22-2003, 09:22 PM	#7
dickbaveta Bat Boy Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 18	San Diego uses it as well, to quite a bit of success (if you listen to Kevin Towers)