What I do?

ZTO333 · 09-24-2014, 03:25 PM

So I just drafted this guy:

When he develops I don't know if he should pitch or hit for my Phils. If he pitches he's a great piece to put in my rotation. But if he pitches he'll only play once every 5 days so I'm not sure how I should use this talented player. Any ideas?

IAmC · 09-24-2014, 04:14 PM

It really all depends on your other strengths. If you've got a strong outfield, then perhaps have him as a backup outfielder who occasionally rotates through the outfield starting positions. He likely could be an effective middle- or long-reliever if he's not overtired by playing the field.

ricealum · 10-14-2014, 04:05 PM

I would look at it another way -- is it harder to acquire a starting pitcher or an outfielder? In most leagues, SP is the hardest position to fill. This guy would be a good middle of the rotation guy and playoff contributor. That's what I would do with him, and count his fine hitting as a bonus, assuming no DH.

Orcin · 10-14-2014, 04:11 PM

I agree with ricealum. I would try to make him a starter.

paul.m.w. · 10-14-2014, 05:51 PM

Yeah... A starter/ slash occasional sub and pinch hitter.

magicspeedo · 10-15-2014, 11:24 AM

Absolutely make him a starter. Don't ever use him in the field or as a pinch hitter either. You don't want to risk injuries to a SP, those guys are harder to find.

Walkoffman · 10-16-2014, 02:30 PM

Agree he should be a starting pitcher. SPs with good stuff and high groundball rate are in demand.

If he ever hurts his arm and loses effectiveness you could do a Rick Ankiel thing and convert him to a position.

09-24-2014, 03:25 PM	#1
ZTO333 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 191	What I do? So I just drafted this guy: When he develops I don't know if he should pitch or hit for my Phils. If he pitches he's a great piece to put in my rotation. But if he pitches he'll only play once every 5 days so I'm not sure how I should use this talented player. Any ideas?

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paul.m.w. Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 417	Yeah... A starter/ slash occasional sub and pinch hitter. __________________ Using Tapatalk

09-24-2014, 04:14 PM	#2
IAmC Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada Posts: 323	It really all depends on your other strengths. If you've got a strong outfield, then perhaps have him as a backup outfielder who occasionally rotates through the outfield starting positions. He likely could be an effective middle- or long-reliever if he's not overtired by playing the field.

10-14-2014, 04:05 PM	#3
ricealum Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 129	I would look at it another way -- is it harder to acquire a starting pitcher or an outfielder? In most leagues, SP is the hardest position to fill. This guy would be a good middle of the rotation guy and playoff contributor. That's what I would do with him, and count his fine hitting as a bonus, assuming no DH.

10-14-2014, 04:11 PM	#4
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,798	I agree with ricealum. I would try to make him a starter.

10-15-2014, 11:24 AM	#6
magicspeedo Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 240	Absolutely make him a starter. Don't ever use him in the field or as a pinch hitter either. You don't want to risk injuries to a SP, those guys are harder to find.

10-16-2014, 02:30 PM	#7
Walkoffman Minors (Single A) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 60	Agree he should be a starting pitcher. SPs with good stuff and high groundball rate are in demand. If he ever hurts his arm and loses effectiveness you could do a Rick Ankiel thing and convert him to a position.