How are defensive component ratings determined for positions players have never played IRL?

diamond3017 · 10-03-2019, 04:54 PM

I've noticed that a lot of live infielders have defensive component ratings that allow them to become good outfielders, despite never having played OF at any level. For example, Adalberto Mondesi can train up to 105/77/96 at the three OF spots, and Ozzie Albies can reach 88/61/74.

How are ratings like these determined?

What is it that makes it possible to determine these ratings for live players, but not for historical players? Players like Luis Aparicio, Lou Boudreau, Ozzie Smith, etc. all have single digit outfield component ratings across the board. (Not a complaint, just trying to understand how the game works.)

Live outfielders who have never played the infield in real life are almost never likely to be good infielders, but they usually have basic ratings there. For example, Christian Yelich can become a passable 1B. How does OOTP determine something Ronald Acuna's infield range, or Kevin Pillar's turn DP rating?

10-03-2019, 04:54 PM	#1
diamond3017 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 88	How are defensive component ratings determined for positions players have never played IRL? I've noticed that a lot of live infielders have defensive component ratings that allow them to become good outfielders, despite never having played OF at any level. For example, Adalberto Mondesi can train up to 105/77/96 at the three OF spots, and Ozzie Albies can reach 88/61/74. How are ratings like these determined? What is it that makes it possible to determine these ratings for live players, but not for historical players? Players like Luis Aparicio, Lou Boudreau, Ozzie Smith, etc. all have single digit outfield component ratings across the board. (Not a complaint, just trying to understand how the game works.) Live outfielders who have never played the infield in real life are almost never likely to be good infielders, but they usually have basic ratings there. For example, Christian Yelich can become a passable 1B. How does OOTP determine something Ronald Acuna's infield range, or Kevin Pillar's turn DP rating? __________________