AI Decisions on Pitcher Assignments

[AstroDeke]

Originally Posted by MightyVotto

See Nick Martinez, Reds. Middle reliever last year. #3 in the rotation this year.

I understand that kind of thing happens, but it doesn't happen to 6-7 legitimate closers over their careers all in the same season. I do know there are outliers like John Smoltz, who went from starter to closer and back to starter. I know your example of Nick Martinez is a good example, but he was a middle reliever and not a career closer. That's the issue I was concerned with. But, in the end it's not a major issue for me. It was just concerning seeing multiple career closers being made starting pitchers in the same season.

Matt Arnold's comment, "Anytime a player has 3+ decent pitches, and an internal stamina rating over 50, the AI might consider them as a starter." is very interesting and should help me figure out any future occurrences. But, thanks to all of you for your comments. It was very helpful. Thanks again.