Ballpark dimensions and pitching staff construction.

Findest2001 · 04-01-2019, 05:09 PM

So, I understand that a lower HR number (.900) means fewer homers, and the reverse is true if I make the HR factor 1.100 (more homers).

My question is this...I have made my HR factor .900 along with my batting averages, but increased doubles and triples. In this scenario do I want fly ball or ground ball pitchers? I would imagine smaller, more hitter-friendly parks would require ground ball pitchers while pitchers parks would be able to be more lenient about having flyball pitchers. Is this accurate?

If so, is my case now different because I messed with the doubles and triples? I ask because I had assembled a mostly GB pitching staff, and they're getting shelled early on. I know it's a small sample, but I just came into some PP from a pack opening and I need to know if I must rethink my pitching staff strategy.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be much appreciated.

HiDesertAce · 04-02-2019, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Findest2001

So, I understand that a lower HR number (.900) means fewer homers, and the reverse is true if I make the HR factor 1.100 (more homers).

My question is this...I have made my HR factor .900 along with my batting averages, but increased doubles and triples. In this scenario do I want fly ball or ground ball pitchers? I would imagine smaller, more hitter-friendly parks would require ground ball pitchers while pitchers parks would be able to be more lenient about having flyball pitchers. Is this accurate?

If so, is my case now different because I messed with the doubles and triples? I ask because I had assembled a mostly GB pitching staff, and they're getting shelled early on. I know it's a small sample, but I just came into some PP from a pack opening and I need to know if I must rethink my pitching staff strategy.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be much appreciated.

i think you want really good defense to stop doubles and triples. you have turned singles into xbh with your settings

Findest2001 · 04-02-2019, 02:43 PM

My defense is fine. I was concerned with flyball vs groundball. Like I know Colorado tries to get as many GB pitchers as possible to keep the ball on the ground because it can't then be a homerun. But groundballs can still be doubles and triples, so am I shooting myself in the foot by stocking up on GB pitchers, or do my park factors make the GB/FB variance negligible?

chazzycat · 04-02-2019, 04:16 PM

I don't think there is really a pitching strategy to counter gap power. For homers there is the MOV rating, but there isn't a similar rating that directly impacts doubles or triples (to my knowledge).

I wouldn't think that groundballs would be turning into many extra-base hits. It's mainly the balls that don't fall into either category (liners) that do the damage there, so I suspect that neither FB or GB type pitchers would have much effect on doubles or triples.

So I think the most important thing is probably a solid outfield defense with good range in all three positions, and a cannon arm in right.

matingly23 · 04-02-2019, 04:58 PM

If you have ground ball type pitchers in a park like that, it's just about the best you can do to prevent home runs. The movement rating for your pitchers is also very important for that.

But if you have great OF defense, fly balls won't matter so much and it will allow you to skimp more on your IF defense in favor of some offensive-minded players there.

Kushiel · 04-03-2019, 07:39 AM

Ground ball pitchers need elite IF defense to really shine. If you have no range and/or high errors on your IF you will be getting your booty kicked often. The same for fly ball pitchers and the OF defense. Movement helps all pitchers keep it in the park. You have to build your team with a plan in place where the sum of the parts fit together.

04-01-2019, 05:09 PM	#1
Findest2001 All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 960	Ballpark dimensions and pitching staff construction. So, I understand that a lower HR number (.900) means fewer homers, and the reverse is true if I make the HR factor 1.100 (more homers). My question is this...I have made my HR factor .900 along with my batting averages, but increased doubles and triples. In this scenario do I want fly ball or ground ball pitchers? I would imagine smaller, more hitter-friendly parks would require ground ball pitchers while pitchers parks would be able to be more lenient about having flyball pitchers. Is this accurate? If so, is my case now different because I messed with the doubles and triples? I ask because I had assembled a mostly GB pitching staff, and they're getting shelled early on. I know it's a small sample, but I just came into some PP from a pack opening and I need to know if I must rethink my pitching staff strategy. Any thoughts or suggestions would be much appreciated.

04-02-2019, 04:58 PM	#5
matingly23 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 135	If you have ground ball type pitchers in a park like that, it's just about the best you can do to prevent home runs. The movement rating for your pitchers is also very important for that. But if you have great OF defense, fly balls won't matter so much and it will allow you to skimp more on your IF defense in favor of some offensive-minded players there. Last edited by matingly23; 04-02-2019 at 05:41 PM.

04-03-2019, 07:39 AM	#6
Kushiel All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Deep in the Heart of Texas Posts: 1,697	Ground ball pitchers need elite IF defense to really shine. If you have no range and/or high errors on your IF you will be getting your booty kicked often. The same for fly ball pitchers and the OF defense. Movement helps all pitchers keep it in the park. You have to build your team with a plan in place where the sum of the parts fit together. __________________ *Favente Deo supero*

04-02-2019, 02:43 PM	#3
Findest2001 All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 960	My defense is fine. I was concerned with flyball vs groundball. Like I know Colorado tries to get as many GB pitchers as possible to keep the ball on the ground because it can't then be a homerun. But groundballs can still be doubles and triples, so am I shooting myself in the foot by stocking up on GB pitchers, or do my park factors make the GB/FB variance negligible?

04-02-2019, 04:16 PM	#4
chazzycat All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 1,685	I don't think there is really a pitching strategy to counter gap power. For homers there is the MOV rating, but there isn't a similar rating that directly impacts doubles or triples (to my knowledge). I wouldn't think that groundballs would be turning into many extra-base hits. It's mainly the balls that don't fall into either category (liners) that do the damage there, so I suspect that neither FB or GB type pitchers would have much effect on doubles or triples. So I think the most important thing is probably a solid outfield defense with good range in all three positions, and a cannon arm in right.