New idea - pitcher/catcher synergy and rapport

Whompson77 · 04-30-2026, 11:45 AM

New Idea - Pitcher/Catcher Synergy and Rapport

I wouldnt be surprised if this has veen discussed before, but I cant think a more meaningful and realistic addition to the game.

The more a pitcher and catcher play together, the higher their synergy. It could be a bar that gets filled up.

Each catcher could have ratings that dictate how well they call a game, how they call/work with a new pitcher or how fast they integrate. The same could be with pitchers. Some pitchers can pitch the same regardless of the catcher snd vice versa.

Under the player info, you could see list of the catchers/pitchers with the highest affinity/synergy.

This would add a whole new level to realism, roster construction and strategy.

Im not a programmer, but Im guessing this wouldnt be too crazy to add. Let me know what you think and if you have any thoughts or things to add

Whompson77 · 04-30-2026, 01:08 PM

I did not mean to post twice.

View Poll Results: Is this a good Idea?
Yes and reasonable expectation to add	2	25.00%
Yes, but probably too difficult to integrate.	0	0%
AMAZING IDEA	1	12.50%
Not really	5	62.50%
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04-30-2026, 11:45 AM	#1
Whompson77 Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 15	New idea - pitcher/catcher synergy and rapport New Idea - Pitcher/Catcher Synergy and Rapport I wouldnt be surprised if this has veen discussed before, but I cant think a more meaningful and realistic addition to the game. The more a pitcher and catcher play together, the higher their synergy. It could be a bar that gets filled up. Each catcher could have ratings that dictate how well they call a game, how they call/work with a new pitcher or how fast they integrate. The same could be with pitchers. Some pitchers can pitch the same regardless of the catcher snd vice versa. Under the player info, you could see list of the catchers/pitchers with the highest affinity/synergy. This would add a whole new level to realism, roster construction and strategy. Im not a programmer, but Im guessing this wouldnt be too crazy to add. Let me know what you think and if you have any thoughts or things to add

04-30-2026, 01:08 PM	#2
Whompson77 Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 15	I did not mean to post twice.