How to stop a player from being Two-way?

frank_olaf · 07-05-2019, 10:23 AM

I drafted a few guys who had decent pitcher ratings and good batter ratings so I've given them a year to do both and am now reassessing what to do with them.

Based on how their ratings have changed, I want to set some of them to focus 100% on batting/fielding and give up pitching. How can I do this?

When I click on Actions > Set Game Strategy, I see the "Use as a two-way player" option greyed out (see screenshot).

So, how can I stop a player being a two way player?

Reed · 07-05-2019, 03:19 PM

Just a guess, maybe it is tied to the 2 way setting under stats&AI?

WIUPIKE · 07-05-2019, 03:51 PM

I believe it is greyed out if you give the minor league manager or mlb manager control of the lineup.

ohiodevil · 07-05-2019, 07:37 PM

Check the box "Lock to current minor league team" and the Two Way player checkbox will become active and then you should be able to uncheck that box and then uncheck the Lock to current minor league team box again and you should be all set.

frank_olaf · 07-06-2019, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ohiodevil

Check the box "Lock to current minor league team" and the Two Way player checkbox will become active and then you should be able to uncheck that box and then uncheck the Lock to current minor league team box again and you should be all set.

This works for a few days but when I check on te player later, he is back to being two way.

BirdWatcher · 07-06-2019, 10:38 AM

I find myself wondering if perhaps using the Force Start/Use at Position setting in combination with the other things already mentioned/tried might help.

ohiodevil · 07-06-2019, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by frank_olaf

This works for a few days but when I check on te player later, he is back to being two way.

Ugh, I forgot about the AI making the change back. You may need to set him to force start at a certain position and uncheck that box, and then the AI should only use him as a hitter.

frank_olaf · 07-06-2019, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ohiodevil

Ugh, I forgot about the AI making the change back. You may need to set him to force start at a certain position and uncheck that box, and then the AI should only use him as a hitter.

Thanks.

When I set a player to force start at a position, does the manager still give them the necessary rest (especially for a catcher) or will they play every single game?

Thanks.

ohiodevil · 07-06-2019, 11:46 AM

That has been my experience, but I have never forced someone at catcher, but for other positions I have seen them get their days off as needed.

07-05-2019, 10:23 AM	#1
frank_olaf Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 128	How to stop a player from being Two-way? I drafted a few guys who had decent pitcher ratings and good batter ratings so I've given them a year to do both and am now reassessing what to do with them. Based on how their ratings have changed, I want to set some of them to focus 100% on batting/fielding and give up pitching. How can I do this? When I click on Actions > Set Game Strategy, I see the "Use as a two-way player" option greyed out (see screenshot). So, how can I stop a player being a two way player? Attached Images

07-05-2019, 03:19 PM	#2
Reed All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,937	Just a guess, maybe it is tied to the 2 way setting under stats&AI?

07-05-2019, 03:51 PM	#3
WIUPIKE All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nashville Area Posts: 1,257	I believe it is greyed out if you give the minor league manager or mlb manager control of the lineup.

07-05-2019, 07:37 PM	#4
ohiodevil OOTP Roster Team Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Rocky River, Ohio Posts: 2,392	Check the box "Lock to current minor league team" and the Two Way player checkbox will become active and then you should be able to uncheck that box and then uncheck the Lock to current minor league team box again and you should be all set.

07-06-2019, 10:38 AM	#6
BirdWatcher Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 4,262	I find myself wondering if perhaps using the Force Start/Use at Position setting in combination with the other things already mentioned/tried might help.

07-06-2019, 11:46 AM	#9
ohiodevil OOTP Roster Team Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Rocky River, Ohio Posts: 2,392	That has been my experience, but I have never forced someone at catcher, but for other positions I have seen them get their days off as needed.