Training New Defensive Position

Willie M · 09-09-2015, 12:04 PM

Is this still an option in these games? I know way back you used to be able to do off-season training.

I have a 19 year old in Rookie League with no rating for 2B, but I have put him there hoping he will learn. Is that all I can do?

Thanks!

Bluenoser · 09-09-2015, 12:22 PM

Hard to say without knowing anything about the player. A screen shot would help, but what are his current ratings, what is his current position, does he have any potential as a 2B now?

RchW · 09-09-2015, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Willie M

Is this still an option in these games? I know way back you used to be able to do off-season training.

I have a 19 year old in Rookie League with no rating for 2B, but I have put him there hoping he will learn. Is that all I can do?

Thanks!

What positions does he have ratings for and what are his baseline defensive skills?

Is he moving with or against the defensive spectrum?

battists · 09-09-2015, 06:58 PM

In addition to the questions above, though, in general, yes, it is possible to train a person to a new position. Generally, players progress at new positions most rapidly in spring training or in the minors. You're not going to make much progress playing him at a new position in the bigs during the season.

monkeystyxx · 09-10-2015, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RchW

What positions does he have ratings for and what are his baseline defensive skills?

Is he moving with or against the defensive spectrum?

Always wondered about this... do his actual ratings influence his ability to learn positions? For instance, would a guy with a good Outfield Arm rating learn Right Field quicker than a guy with only average Outfield Arm? Would a high Range guy learn Center Field quicker? Would a guy with high Turn DP learn 2B faster? That kind of thing.

Also, are 1B and LF easier to learn than SS and 2B, etc?

Are things like that simulated in the game?

battists · 09-10-2015, 10:27 AM

I don't believe that ratings affect the SPEED of learning new positions. However, ratings will definitely affect what rating value a player develops at that position. For example, if you take a weak armed, poor range fielder and put them at third, they will eventually get a rating there. But it isn't going to be pretty, whereas a player with the right physical tools will end up with a better rating at that position.

Bluenoser · 09-10-2015, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by battists

I don't believe that ratings affect the SPEED of learning new positions. However, ratings will definitely affect what rating value a player develops at that position. For example, if you take a weak armed, poor range fielder and put them at third, they will eventually get a rating there. But it isn't going to be pretty, whereas a player with the right physical tools will end up with a better rating at that position.

Sometimes they will.

Some players just won't learn a position at all, regardless of how long you play them there.

If you're trying to teach a new position to a player that has no ratings at all for that position, it's quite possible he will never learn it.

It's never a sure thing, even with minimal ratings a guy may never improve.

Willie M · 09-11-2015, 06:44 PM

He had no ratings for 2B but had 7's/8's (1 to 10) across the board for SS. I put him at 2B and after a season he developed a rating for 2B and his rating at 2B is now a 2 or 3. So, work in progress.

RchW · 09-11-2015, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Willie M

He had no ratings for 2B but had 7's/8's (1 to 10) across the board for SS. I put him at 2B and after a season he developed a rating for 2B and his rating at 2B is now a 2 or 3. So, work in progress.

You still haven't answered the question. What positions does he have ratings for? Why not post a screen shot?

We can help you if you help us see the player.

09-09-2015, 12:04 PM	#1
Willie M Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 159	Training New Defensive Position Is this still an option in these games? I know way back you used to be able to do off-season training. I have a 19 year old in Rookie League with no rating for 2B, but I have put him there hoping he will learn. Is that all I can do? Thanks!

09-09-2015, 06:58 PM	#4
battists Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,506 Blog Entries: 7	In addition to the questions above, though, in general, yes, it is possible to train a person to a new position. Generally, players progress at new positions most rapidly in spring training or in the minors. You're not going to make much progress playing him at a new position in the bigs during the season. __________________ Come check out my dynasty report, Funky Times!

09-10-2015, 10:27 AM	#6
battists Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,506 Blog Entries: 7	I don't believe that ratings affect the SPEED of learning new positions. However, ratings will definitely affect what rating value a player develops at that position. For example, if you take a weak armed, poor range fielder and put them at third, they will eventually get a rating there. But it isn't going to be pretty, whereas a player with the right physical tools will end up with a better rating at that position. __________________ Come check out my dynasty report, Funky Times!

09-09-2015, 12:22 PM	#2
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 13,683	Hard to say without knowing anything about the player. A screen shot would help, but what are his current ratings, what is his current position, does he have any potential as a 2B now?

09-11-2015, 06:44 PM	#8
Willie M Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 159	He had no ratings for 2B but had 7's/8's (1 to 10) across the board for SS. I put him at 2B and after a season he developed a rating for 2B and his rating at 2B is now a 2 or 3. So, work in progress.