Recommended Modifiers for batters / pitchers

Sin44 · 03-28-2020, 04:23 PM

I see that some online leagues run with the following modifiers:

Batter Regression .850
Batter Progression 1.149

Pitcher Regression - .800
Pitcher Progression 1.210

Does anyone use good modifiers or know how this overall effects stats down the line?

Bluenoser · 03-28-2020, 04:34 PM

Do you mean Player Aging and Player Development?

Sin44 · 03-28-2020, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluenoser

Do you mean Player Aging and Player Development?

Yes sorry

Bluenoser · 03-28-2020, 04:42 PM

Personally I always thought it was counter intuitive to rush youngsters while slowing veterans.

Seems to me that eventually you'll create a bit of a log jam with young players in AAA chomping at the bit to play in the majors but can't get called up because older players are hanging around longer.

I always leave my development set at default and lower aging only a very slight bit. I get a few guys playing into their early 40's, but not many.

Everyone will have their own preference of course.

Sin44 · 03-28-2020, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluenoser

Personally I always thought it was counter intuitive to rush youngsters while slowing veterans.

Seems to me that eventually you'll create a bit of a log jam with young players in AAA chomping at the bit to play in the majors but can't get called up because older players are hanging around longer.

I always leave my development set at default and lower aging only a very slight bit. I get a few guys playing into their early 40's, but not many.

Everyone will have their own preference of course.

Nice! What modifier number do you use for that ?

SirMichaelJordan · 03-28-2020, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluenoser

Personally I always thought it was counter intuitive to rush youngsters while slowing veterans.

Seems to me that eventually you'll create a bit of a log jam with young players in AAA chomping at the bit to play in the majors but can't get called up because older players are hanging around longer.

I always leave my development set at default and lower aging only a very slight bit. I get a few guys playing into their early 40's, but not many.

Everyone will have their own preference of course.

It sound like that would happen on paper but it doesn’t go down that way. The game already favors younger players over old guys by default. That’s why you see managers & GM’s prefer vets rating always at max. Also the reason why you see threads about how the manager benched a all star vet over a rookie. Setting the aging/development together in a rubber band effect actually balances the game more.

itsmb8 · 03-28-2020, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SirMichaelJordan

It sound like that would happen on paper but it doesn’t go down that way. The game already favors younger players over old guys by default. That’s why you see managers & GM’s prefer vets rating always at max. Also the reason why you see threads about how the manager benched a all star vet over a rookie. Setting the aging/development together in a rubber band effect actually balances the game more.

I always thought this too, although I never tested it. I always figured the older players would be pushed out either way, they would just have a bit more in the tank in case they went to another team, or would play in AAA or an independent league.

SirMichaelJordan · 03-28-2020, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by itsmb8

I always thought this too, although I never tested it. I always figured the older players would be pushed out either way, they would just have a bit more in the tank in case they went to another team, or would play in AAA or an independent league.

The better older players usually stick around. Instead of falling off a steep decline curve

In short, it reduces the steep decline curve and make prospects develop at modern rates (23, 24 instead of 25, 26)

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Bluenoser · 03-28-2020, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SirMichaelJordan

It sound like that would happen on paper but it doesn’t go down that way. The game already favors younger players over old guys by default. That’s why you see managers & GM’s prefer vets rating always at max. Also the reason why you see threads about how the manager benched a all star vet over a rookie. Setting the aging/development together in a rubber band effect actually balances the game more.

I see, so what would you recommend for settings?

SirMichaelJordan · 03-28-2020, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluenoser

I see, so what would you recommend for settings?

I’m currently at .900 for aging (both pitcher/batter) 1.100 for development (batter/pitcher)

Im thinking about going 1.200 | .800

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greenOak · 03-28-2020, 08:52 PM

Honestly, I use the default settings for both. Even with 1.000 development speed if anything there are more 21 and unders in the majors than in real life. With default settings this is what my current (fictional but with MLB settings) league looks like:

20: 2
21: 8
22: 29
23: 45
24: 72
25: 77
26: 85
27: 95
28: 101
29: 56
30: 57
31: 44
32: 49
33: 34
34: 27
35: 21
36: 16
37: 8
38: 3
39: 4
40: 1

Seems pretty reasonable to me. Maybe a little thin in the 38+ range, but all in all pretty good.

03-28-2020, 04:23 PM	#1
Sin44 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 99	Recommended Modifiers for batters / pitchers I see that some online leagues run with the following modifiers: Batter Regression .850 Batter Progression 1.149 Pitcher Regression - .800 Pitcher Progression 1.210 Does anyone use good modifiers or know how this overall effects stats down the line?

03-28-2020, 04:34 PM	#2
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 13,680	Do you mean Player Aging and Player Development?

03-28-2020, 04:42 PM	#4
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 13,680	Personally I always thought it was counter intuitive to rush youngsters while slowing veterans. Seems to me that eventually you'll create a bit of a log jam with young players in AAA chomping at the bit to play in the majors but can't get called up because older players are hanging around longer. I always leave my development set at default and lower aging only a very slight bit. I get a few guys playing into their early 40's, but not many. Everyone will have their own preference of course.

03-28-2020, 08:52 PM	#11
greenOak Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 203	Honestly, I use the default settings for both. Even with 1.000 development speed if anything there are more 21 and unders in the majors than in real life. With default settings this is what my current (fictional but with MLB settings) league looks like: 20: 2 21: 8 22: 29 23: 45 24: 72 25: 77 26: 85 27: 95 28: 101 29: 56 30: 57 31: 44 32: 49 33: 34 34: 27 35: 21 36: 16 37: 8 38: 3 39: 4 40: 1 Seems pretty reasonable to me. Maybe a little thin in the 38+ range, but all in all pretty good.