Leadoff Guy 7 RBIs

IsaacR · 05-31-2015, 10:19 PM

I took jaysdailydose's United States Baseball quickstart for OOTP14 and imported it into 16, playing out every game in pitch by pitch mode. I took over the Maryland Knights, did the inaugural draft, and simmed to Opening Day, and since have made it through about 2 weeks. The player in question (Justin Morse) is a glove first guy who is not supposed to be that great of a hitter. He started the year as my 8 hitter, but since has become my leadoff guy after a great start to the year.
As a leadoff guy against a not-so-good Maine team, he drove in 7 runs with 2 bombs. As a leadoff guy.
This game...

rrrozz · 06-01-2015, 11:45 AM

I love guys with ratings like this ... they can really surprise you.

jaysdailydose · 06-01-2015, 11:52 AM

How are you enjoying the league, Isaac?

Let me know if you run into any issues with the quickstart. I haven't had time to bring it into 16 myself (did you happen to save a fresh copy?) and just want to keep abreast of if it runs into any issues.

Thanks again for using my creation, and I hope it is bringing you fun!

r0nster · 06-01-2015, 11:52 AM

I agree they can surprise you but I have learned over the years they more often than not only be good for maybe 3 to 5 years then poof they done. Sometimes slow downward sometimes one season and toast. That guys defense to me is what would keep him in the bigs for a season or two until finding somebody better

JohnHoward · 06-01-2015, 02:51 PM

Reminds me of Tuffy Rhodes. Leadoff guy, 3 homers off Doc Gooden, opening day 1994.

April 4, 1994 New York Mets at Chicago Cubs Play by Play and Box Score | Baseball-Reference.com

jaysdailydose · 06-01-2015, 04:39 PM

Isaac,

Did you save the initial start when you imported the league into OOTP 16 as a quickstart by chance? I had a couple of people IM me asking if I planned on bringing it up to 16 myself, and was wondering if you had the starting save yourself? If you did, it would save me a bit of time.

Thanks, pal.

(Not sure if you noticed in my post above when I asked if you saved a copy!)

IsaacR · 06-01-2015, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaysdailydose

How are you enjoying the league, Isaac?

Let me know if you run into any issues with the quickstart. I haven't had time to bring it into 16 myself (did you happen to save a fresh copy?) and just want to keep abreast of if it runs into any issues.

Thanks again for using my creation, and I hope it is bringing you fun!

Totally forgot to save a fresh copy. I could import another if you'd like?

Definitely enjoying the game. Haven't run into any issues.

IsaacR · 06-02-2015, 09:03 PM

In case you're wondering, since this game I've played 6 more... and Morse has 1 hit total in those 6.

jaysdailydose · 06-02-2015, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IsaacR

Totally forgot to save a fresh copy. I could import another if you'd like?

Definitely enjoying the game. Haven't run into any issues.

Naw, you don't have to do all that.

Thanks, though.

Assos · 06-03-2015, 11:41 AM

As Joe Maddon likes to say, the leadoff batter only leads off once a game, the rest of the time, it does not matter.

As for Karl "Tuffy" Rhodes, he was a power hitter that the Cubs thought was a lead off hitter. He was just big in Japan.

Tuffy Rhodes Japanese League Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl6u2NASUzU

Padreman · 06-05-2015, 12:23 PM

What are teams and divisional setup for this league?

jaysdailydose · 06-05-2015, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Padreman

What are teams and divisional setup for this league?

2 subleagues of 24 teams in 4 six team divisions. Only division winners make the postseason. So you still have a divisional series, an LCS and a World Series, but only division winners get to the dance.

Padreman · 06-05-2015, 02:30 PM

Can I see what the teams are?

jaysdailydose · 06-05-2015, 02:31 PM

There is a state team for every US State except for Alaska and Hawaii that get "baseball academy" feeders.

bwburke94 · 06-05-2015, 09:41 PM

One more RBI and he would have tied the leadoff-spot record.

It's worth noting, however, that every 7+ RBI leadoff man in major league history has had either a DH, a ninth inning, or a notorious hitter park (Polo Grounds/Coors Field) to take advantage of. Morse is doing this in a no-DH league at home, which means no ninth inning.

IsaacR · 06-05-2015, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bwburke94

One more RBI and he would have tied the leadoff-spot record.

It's worth noting, however, that every 7+ RBI leadoff man in major league history has had either a DH, a ninth inning, or a notorious hitter park (Polo Grounds/Coors Field) to take advantage of. Morse is doing this in a no-DH league at home, which means no ninth inning.

Maryland slightly favors the hitters, from what I've seen. Morse had two bombs, an RBI single, and a bases loaded walk if I remember correctly.

05-31-2015, 10:19 PM	#1
IsaacR Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bowie, Maryland Posts: 464	Leadoff Guy 7 RBIs I took jaysdailydose's United States Baseball quickstart for OOTP14 and imported it into 16, playing out every game in pitch by pitch mode. I took over the Maryland Knights, did the inaugural draft, and simmed to Opening Day, and since have made it through about 2 weeks. The player in question (Justin Morse) is a glove first guy who is not supposed to be that great of a hitter. He started the year as my 8 hitter, but since has become my leadoff guy after a great start to the year. As a leadoff guy against a not-so-good Maine team, he drove in 7 runs with 2 bombs. As a leadoff guy. This game... Attached Images Last edited by IsaacR; 05-31-2015 at 10:21 PM.

06-01-2015, 11:52 AM	#3
jaysdailydose Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,325	How are you enjoying the league, Isaac? Let me know if you run into any issues with the quickstart. I haven't had time to bring it into 16 myself (did you happen to save a fresh copy?) and just want to keep abreast of if it runs into any issues. Thanks again for using my creation, and I hope it is bringing you fun! __________________ Manager - Motor City Marshals Perfect Manager/Discord Name: jaysdailydose

06-01-2015, 02:51 PM	#5
JohnHoward All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 624	deja vu Reminds me of Tuffy Rhodes. Leadoff guy, 3 homers off Doc Gooden, opening day 1994. April 4, 1994 New York Mets at Chicago Cubs Play by Play and Box Score \| Baseball-Reference.com

06-01-2015, 04:39 PM	#6
jaysdailydose Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,325	Isaac, Did you save the initial start when you imported the league into OOTP 16 as a quickstart by chance? I had a couple of people IM me asking if I planned on bringing it up to 16 myself, and was wondering if you had the starting save yourself? If you did, it would save me a bit of time. Thanks, pal. (Not sure if you noticed in my post above when I asked if you saved a copy!) __________________ Manager - Motor City Marshals Perfect Manager/Discord Name: jaysdailydose

06-05-2015, 12:23 PM	#11
Padreman Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (formally San Diego, CA.) Posts: 4,140 Blog Entries: 1	What are teams and divisional setup for this league? __________________ Chargers= Despicable Traitors

06-01-2015, 11:45 AM	#2
rrrozz Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 40	I love guys with ratings like this ... they can really surprise you.

06-01-2015, 11:52 AM	#4
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,002	I agree they can surprise you but I have learned over the years they more often than not only be good for maybe 3 to 5 years then poof they done. Sometimes slow downward sometimes one season and toast. That guys defense to me is what would keep him in the bigs for a season or two until finding somebody better

06-02-2015, 09:03 PM	#8
IsaacR Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bowie, Maryland Posts: 464	In case you're wondering, since this game I've played 6 more... and Morse has 1 hit total in those 6.

06-03-2015, 11:41 AM	#10
Assos All Star Starter Join Date: May 2004 Location: Just on the fair side of the foul pole! Posts: 1,772	As Joe Maddon likes to say, the leadoff batter only leads off once a game, the rest of the time, it does not matter. As for Karl "Tuffy" Rhodes, he was a power hitter that the Cubs thought was a lead off hitter. He was just big in Japan. Tuffy Rhodes Japanese League Statistics & History \| Baseball-Reference.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl6u2NASUzU

06-05-2015, 02:30 PM	#13
Padreman Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (formally San Diego, CA.) Posts: 4,140 Blog Entries: 1	Can I see what the teams are? __________________ Chargers= Despicable Traitors

06-05-2015, 02:31 PM	#14
jaysdailydose Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,325	There is a state team for every US State except for Alaska and Hawaii that get "baseball academy" feeders. __________________ Manager - Motor City Marshals Perfect Manager/Discord Name: jaysdailydose

06-05-2015, 09:41 PM	#15
bwburke94 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belchertown, MA, USA Posts: 4,444	One more RBI and he would have tied the leadoff-spot record. It's worth noting, however, that every 7+ RBI leadoff man in major league history has had either a DH, a ninth inning, or a notorious hitter park (Polo Grounds/Coors Field) to take advantage of. Morse is doing this in a no-DH league at home, which means no ninth inning.