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[dudefan]

Originally Posted by Brad K

Pitch ratings and velocity are not based on data on the effectiveness of pitches which then flow into ratings of movement and stuff. Movement and stuff are based on what the game engine needs to produce the desired output of Ks, HRs, etc. And pitch ratings are based on what the game engine needs to produce those movement and stuff ratings.

so what does pitch rating and velocity influence? i dont get it

[Reed]

Originally Posted by dudefan

so what does pitch rating and velocity influence? i dont get it

I play historical so I can only answer from that prospective.

The answer to your question is...........Nothing.

For historical play- IRL stats drive the ratings, ratings drive OOTP stats in addition to things like pitch type, velocity, etc..

For example Walter Johnson was a high strikeout pitcher. Therefore his "stuff" rating is going to be high. Since he is a starting pitcher he needs three pitches and since his stuff rating is good he will show good velocity. I think that is basically it.

Now development lab might have some bearing in reverse. As his velocity goes up a little it probably influences the stuff ratings which will influence his stats. But this is a guess since I have never played fictional.