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01-15-2015, 11:58 AM | #1 |
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Lineups against GB or FB pitchers
Against pitchers with extreme FB ratings, would it be smarter to play more power hitters, i.e. players with good gap and power ratings? Conversely, against GB pitchers, do you want to throw contact hitters, whom arguably would see more pitches that they could hit for singles, or do you want to go with gap hitters?
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01-15-2015, 12:43 PM | #2 | |
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I'd like to hear a field manager explain to the GM why his best two hitters are out of the starting lineup at home with an arch rival and a critical weekend series for the division lead coming up.
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01-15-2015, 01:17 PM | #3 |
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Remember that you have at most 14 options for at least 8 lineup spots, most likely even less. A lot of those will be filled by players that are simply your best for this position against any kind of pitcher. Add injuries and rest for catchers and you're down to even less choice.
Maybe in some, rare, cases there is no clear winner between two position players and this might give one of those a slight edge, but for me it is more likely that defense or speed on the basepaths would make the difference. The most likely scenario for me is if you don't have a Ortiz-style designated designated hitter, but fill the position depending on who is available. Because positional requirements and defense aren't factors there, two bench players with similar overall batting capability, but differing styles (contact vs. power hitter) might compete for the slot. |
01-15-2015, 01:24 PM | #4 |
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If my power hitter isn't good enough to play against a ground ball pitcher, even an extreme one, then I better start looking for a different power hitter.
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01-15-2015, 09:36 PM | #5 |
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Don't real life platoon splits show that GB hitters do better against FB pitchers and vice versa?
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01-16-2015, 12:00 PM | #6 |
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As the average between a groundball and a flyball is a line drive, this combination should hit at least .500
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01-16-2015, 01:30 PM | #7 | |
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Also keep in mind that these particular stats are volatile and can change significantly from season to season. Dallas Keuchel for example has the following GB/FB ratios for the last 3 seasons. 1.70 2.41 3.30 I doubt if that 3.3 is sustainable going forward. GB/FB tendencies as Tango et al say are heavily grouped around 1 for both batters and pitchers. Bottom line is that no one is going to sit a regular player to take advantage of this unless the circumstances fit ie a scheduled day off or a minor injury and only then if the handedness split is favorable.
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01-17-2015, 10:32 AM | #10 |
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Is this mimicked in ootp? If my pinch-hitting options against a GB or EX GB pitcher are power and contact, will power perform noticeably better?
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01-17-2015, 10:43 AM | #11 | |
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01-18-2015, 03:14 PM | #13 |
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I haven't read "the book", I'm also not from a baseball country, but I know that I'd usually should look for the handedness split, but that isn't always sensible.
For example against lefties I platoon my switch-hitting, basically a lefty from platoon splits DH/1B and one of my lefty outfielders to the bench. The fattie hits as fatties do, for power, the outfielder is fast and hits for contact. Against a righty reliever, I then have to choose from this 2 guys if I want to pinch-hit, which I usually do, seeing that these guys are starters against righties. Well, sometimes you want contact, sometimes power, but if I'm unsure this could make the difference - if it is modeled! |
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I'll re-read that section and get back to you. There are several other variables involved so it would be better if I get my ducks in a row. I can't say with any certainty that GB FB effects are in-game but it wouldn't shock me if they are. The batter/pitcher confrontation in-game is very complex.
May I ask what country you are from?
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