Question on valuing players

kain360 · 02-09-2013, 11:22 AM

Came from the Strat world where OB units are king. I'm still learning the nuances of OOTP and had a question when valuing players (ie trades, etc).

Do you consider current/potential ratings most important? Stats? Combo? I know theres a lot more to it but for a quick response to trades, etc - what do you guys place most value on?

kain

TGH-Adfabre · 02-09-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kain360

Came from the Strat world where OB units are king. I'm still learning the nuances of OOTP and had a question when valuing players (ie trades, etc).

Do you consider current/potential ratings most important? Stats? Combo? I know theres a lot more to it but for a quick response to trades, etc - what do you guys place most value on?

kain

1) Do you have scouting on? It changes the answer a little if you do.

2) I use combo....

1) Age, I assume a player will still be developing until they are 25ish and at 27 they have reached their peak. So I am asking myself what I am trading for, a prospect, an established veteran or a partially developed player.

2) My first glance is always overall. Stars or Numbers, if scouting is off then a 1 star or 20 OVR/POT player will rarely be a viable starting option unless my team is a mess. 2-3.5 stars (30-50 OVR on a 20-80 scale) involves more investigation. What are their strengths and weaknesses? Can I utilize them in a way that uses their strengths... ex. severe rating split advantage over RHP, or can play the entire infield allowing me to sign any DH and survive injury, a good stamina, 3 pitch SP with super control and mediocre movement but poor stuff... is my infield and outfield stellar enough to overcome the balls in play... etc.

3) 4+ Stars or 60+ OVR/POT is a strong player/ possible perennial all-star/ franchise player. I always look at their ratings, stats, injury ratings, injury history etc. to see what I am trading for. Stars are a bit more ambiguous than the 20-80 scale so more diligence is required on my part.
Feel free to ask clarifying questions.

Good luck,
Tom

RchW · 02-09-2013, 02:27 PM

I can't comment if you have scouting on. Otherwise be mindful that you can decide how the AI evaluates players so you should be aware of that setting before looking at players. I don't know what effect (if any) the AI Evaluation setting has on scouting.

For young players potential matters. Look for improvement in actual ratings and/or stats but avoid snap decisions especially if you don't need to move a player. Many take more time than you think they should.

I use simple tie breakers to separate players that look similar. For batters defensive skills if the position calls for it followed by eye ratings k ratings then speed. For pitchers stuff ratings, pitch ratings then stamina will break ties.

Decide early and release the "never gonna be's" but hang onto the tweeners that frustrate you by not seeming to develop. I get good results from several 25-27 year old players that have 2-3 MLB seasons in them or end up as good bench players. They make excellent trade chips.

kain360 · 02-09-2013, 07:29 PM

Both answers are very, very helpful. Thanks guys.

02-09-2013, 11:22 AM	#1
kain360 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 24	Question on valuing players Came from the Strat world where OB units are king. I'm still learning the nuances of OOTP and had a question when valuing players (ie trades, etc). Do you consider current/potential ratings most important? Stats? Combo? I know theres a lot more to it but for a quick response to trades, etc - what do you guys place most value on? kain

02-09-2013, 02:27 PM	#3
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The big smoke Posts: 15,628	I can't comment if you have scouting on. Otherwise be mindful that you can decide how the AI evaluates players so you should be aware of that setting before looking at players. I don't know what effect (if any) the AI Evaluation setting has on scouting. For young players potential matters. Look for improvement in actual ratings and/or stats but avoid snap decisions especially if you don't need to move a player. Many take more time than you think they should. I use simple tie breakers to separate players that look similar. For batters defensive skills if the position calls for it followed by eye ratings k ratings then speed. For pitchers stuff ratings, pitch ratings then stamina will break ties. Decide early and release the "never gonna be's" but hang onto the tweeners that frustrate you by not seeming to develop. I get good results from several 25-27 year old players that have 2-3 MLB seasons in them or end up as good bench players. They make excellent trade chips. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

02-09-2013, 07:29 PM	#4
kain360 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 24	Both answers are very, very helpful. Thanks guys.