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02-09-2013, 11:22 AM | #1 |
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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, 01:41 PM | #2 | |
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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
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02-09-2013, 02:27 PM | #3 |
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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.
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02-09-2013, 07:29 PM | #4 |
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Both answers are very, very helpful. Thanks guys.
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