AAA Scouting Info

TRay · 09-27-2003, 06:25 PM

Alright, folks. Here's a question for ya... I haven't played TOO much of OOTP5, but when I'm looking at my minors report, will there be a comment next to a AAA player saying he's ready for the bigs? I haven't seen one yet, so I'm guessing nobody is ready?

Thanks for any info.

Woodchuck · 09-27-2003, 06:40 PM

I think that comment usually appears considerably later than when the player could play in the big leagues.

Henry · 09-27-2003, 07:50 PM

There isn't any "symbol" per se. His scouting report might suggest he's ready "he can probably handle..." etc. Once he gets to AAA, the decision really rests with you.

andjbock · 09-27-2003, 09:43 PM

"should get a shot at the bigs if there is room" is the line i think. usually applies to those 26+ years old from my experience.

TRay · 09-27-2003, 09:54 PM

Wow. Thanks for the input.

Muppetus Galacticus · 09-28-2003, 05:00 AM

I have just read my Minors Report and it told me that my 25yr old lefty starter, "Should get a shot at the Bigs if there is room on the active roster.". I was going to bring him up anyway before the end of the season if the division race was over with games still to play. Nice to know he's up for it though.

I was going to ask a similer question myself soon. I have a 4 1/2 star prospect CF (4 5 4, A range at CF + RF, C range at 2B) who I planned on bringing up next season. Now I know the decision mostly rests with me I will not overthink it because the AAA manager hasn't said to do it yet. So thanks from me too

Muppetus Galacticus

jened · 09-28-2003, 06:44 PM

don't forget the 3 year window starts clicking if you bring him up after you are officially eliminated from the playoffs just to see if he can perform. if he's a stud, i'd hold off til next year.

Mel_Ott · 09-28-2003, 08:14 PM

The game will tell you when the AI thinks the player is ready. However, it's not always reliable; I've had AAA SPs with a 2 in 'avoid runs' get the message while a better ('5' in avoid runs, and better in the other ratings, too), younger (22 to 26) player doesn't get the message.

Really, I think you need to look at a player's ratings and stats in AAA more than the AI recommendation for when you need to bring a guy up. I usually do just the opposite with A and AA callups, though, unless a guy is just tearing it up at his current level.

TRay · 09-29-2003, 02:52 PM

3 Year Window? Crap. I brought up a whole load of them this year in September. Oh, well. I guess the clocks are a-tickin'!

saves the day82 · 09-29-2003, 04:38 PM

I think them being ready is separate from their ratings, I've had a vet with a 3 in runs allowed dominate down the stretch run for me and a youngin with a 5 in runs allowed blow it everytime I gave him the ball in the 7th or 8th inning

Bohica · 09-29-2003, 05:04 PM

Could fare pretty well against major league Pitchers right now. Or might say, could be a very effective Pitcher in the Big Leagues right now.

Cooker · 09-30-2003, 09:50 AM

Like others, I've called up pitchers from AAA with pretty good "Avoid Runs" and "Avoid Hits" ratings who got absolutely shelled. And I've also had a few (but only a few) with very low ratings (e.g., 3 in AR) who seem to shine in the bigs.

It seems like pitchers' successes in OOTP5 are lots harder to predict just using their ratings than are hitters' successes. But even minor league hitters will sometimes surprise you. Due to injury I had to call up a marginal 1B prospect (with a 3 in Hits but a 9 in HRs) who in two months has hit .300 with 12 HRs.

Sometimes it drives me crazy; but then I remember real life is like that. ML scouts who rate minor league players are sometimes simply all wrong. Look at the Indians' Jody Gerut, who in one season went from fringe prospect to rookie-of-the-year candidate!

I love the fact that OOTP5 doesn't let me rely totally on formulas!

09-27-2003, 06:25 PM	#1
TRay Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 46	AAA Scouting Info Alright, folks. Here's a question for ya... I haven't played TOO much of OOTP5, but when I'm looking at my minors report, will there be a comment next to a AAA player saying he's ready for the bigs? I haven't seen one yet, so I'm guessing nobody is ready? Thanks for any info.

09-28-2003, 06:44 PM	#7
jened Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: upstate NY (saratoga county) Posts: 255	don't forget the 3 year window starts clicking if you bring him up after you are officially eliminated from the playoffs just to see if he can perform. if he's a stud, i'd hold off til next year. __________________ cooper_gd's OTWE Results OTWE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: KING JENED III

09-28-2003, 08:14 PM	#8
Mel_Ott Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play Posts: 924	The game will tell you when the AI thinks the player is ready. However, it's not always reliable; I've had AAA SPs with a 2 in 'avoid runs' get the message while a better ('5' in avoid runs, and better in the other ratings, too), younger (22 to 26) player doesn't get the message. Really, I think you need to look at a player's ratings and stats in AAA more than the AI recommendation for when you need to bring a guy up. I usually do just the opposite with A and AA callups, though, unless a guy is just tearing it up at his current level. __________________ jgross's worst nightmare!!!!111 Owner, Sin City Swingers, OBTL

09-29-2003, 05:04 PM	#11
Bohica Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 226	Could fare pretty well against major league Pitchers right now. Or might say, could be a very effective Pitcher in the Big Leagues right now. __________________ "I cant say it enough, if you swing the bat you can be dangerous" Joe Nuxhall

09-27-2003, 06:40 PM	#2
Woodchuck Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 39	I think that comment usually appears considerably later than when the player could play in the big leagues.

09-27-2003, 07:50 PM	#3
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	There isn't any "symbol" per se. His scouting report might suggest he's ready "he can probably handle..." etc. Once he gets to AAA, the decision really rests with you.

09-27-2003, 09:43 PM	#4
andjbock Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Somerville, MA, USA Bats: Right Throws: Left Posts: 3,621	"should get a shot at the bigs if there is room" is the line i think. usually applies to those 26+ years old from my experience.

09-27-2003, 09:54 PM	#5
TRay Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 46	Wow. Thanks for the input.

09-29-2003, 02:52 PM	#9
TRay Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 46	3 Year Window? Crap. I brought up a whole load of them this year in September. Oh, well. I guess the clocks are a-tickin'!

09-29-2003, 04:38 PM	#10
saves the day82 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: california Posts: 69	I think them being ready is separate from their ratings, I've had a vet with a 3 in runs allowed dominate down the stretch run for me and a youngin with a 5 in runs allowed blow it everytime I gave him the ball in the 7th or 8th inning

09-30-2003, 09:50 AM	#12
Cooker All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 592	Like others, I've called up pitchers from AAA with pretty good "Avoid Runs" and "Avoid Hits" ratings who got absolutely shelled. And I've also had a few (but only a few) with very low ratings (e.g., 3 in AR) who seem to shine in the bigs. It seems like pitchers' successes in OOTP5 are lots harder to predict just using their ratings than are hitters' successes. But even minor league hitters will sometimes surprise you. Due to injury I had to call up a marginal 1B prospect (with a 3 in Hits but a 9 in HRs) who in two months has hit .300 with 12 HRs. Sometimes it drives me crazy; but then I remember real life is like that. ML scouts who rate minor league players are sometimes simply all wrong. Look at the Indians' Jody Gerut, who in one season went from fringe prospect to rookie-of-the-year candidate! I love the fact that OOTP5 doesn't let me rely totally on formulas!