Spring Training Playing Time

philsgm7790 · 02-15-2016, 02:49 PM

I'm sure this one may have been mentioned before, but something I'd like to see in 17 is more ABs for batters. When I don't control lineups, which is something I've been doing in 16 for the first time, my manager just plays the same lineup in spring training... every. single. day.

I'd like to see a different lineup almost every day in spring training and more ABs spread around. I'm not sure how prevalent the issue has been for pitchers, I feel like they get decent time regardless in spring.

daves · 05-04-2017, 09:01 PM

What affect does it have not to play regular starters in spring training?

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RchW · 05-04-2017, 09:10 PM

I start only non-starters and platoon extensively.The ST substitution pattern gets regulars plenty of AB. The last 4 games I start my expected regulars if they need more PT.

Edit here is a screenshot of batters by PA with 8 games left in ST.

LordKilborn · 05-05-2017, 12:48 PM

You can also go to your lineup page and tell each backup to replace the starter every x day. I generally have starters play days 1,2 and 4, with backups on days 3 and 5, then repeat.

Still, with the massive substitutions that occur in Spring Training, it's difficult to NOT get a player ABs, unless they are buried and not on the depth chart at all.

Steve Wunda · 06-11-2017, 09:34 PM

They should put in the ability to have split squad & inter squad scrimmages for spring training. Also simulated games to prepare players coming off of injury in addition to rehab assignments which are already in the game.

Isedelyod · 06-13-2017, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Wunda

They should put in the ability to have split squad & inter squad scrimmages for spring training. Also simulated games to prepare players coming off of injury in addition to rehab assignments which are already in the game.

Split squad games would be a neat idea.

slugger922cubs · 06-13-2017, 05:28 PM

Second split squad games.
But what i do for ST is I have a custom strategy setting ive saved and load in. I set it to have short pitch counts and short hooks on the pitchers. 6-man rotations. Likewise, I maximize pinch hitters, pinch runners, and defensive subs at 7+ any lead. When I fill out my depth chart I make it rest starters every other day and the second sub every 3 or 4 days. It will mix it up a lot and get guys ABs and innings. Then come opening day I reset or reload my strategy settings for normal and run the manager on the depth chart and then make my adjustments to the normal line up.
Another thing I've done recently is set up a MiLB spring training using tournaments. I create a tournament that runs during ST without playoffs. Each MLB team gets one team in the tournament. I set the player selection to avoid MLB players and maximum 1-year or no MLB service. This tournament also uses high PH and PR to get guys playing time although it will be closer to normal games. Typically the tournament will select my top 30 or so prospects. This gives them me ability to see them have game stats in ST against other top prospects. This would not be something you'd want to do if you want to use ST to teach positions though.

THEMURPH · 06-27-2017, 08:50 AM

Not a computer guy but would it be easier to make an option in spring training to set game length to something other than 9 innings? Option to have an 9,12,15 or 18 inning game other than writing code for a split squad. That way you can get playing time for your 60 players. Just a thought.

Again, not a computer guy I have no idea of how the microscopic people inside my computer make it work.

02-15-2016, 02:49 PM	#1
philsgm7790 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 63	Spring Training Playing Time I'm sure this one may have been mentioned before, but something I'd like to see in 17 is more ABs for batters. When I don't control lineups, which is something I've been doing in 16 for the first time, my manager just plays the same lineup in spring training... every. single. day. I'd like to see a different lineup almost every day in spring training and more ABs spread around. I'm not sure how prevalent the issue has been for pitchers, I feel like they get decent time regardless in spring.

05-04-2017, 09:01 PM	#2
daves Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,635	What affect does it have not to play regular starters in spring training? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

05-04-2017, 09:10 PM	#3
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The big smoke Posts: 15,628	I start only non-starters and platoon extensively.The ST substitution pattern gets regulars plenty of AB. The last 4 games I start my expected regulars if they need more PT. Edit here is a screenshot of batters by PA with 8 games left in ST. Attached Images __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit Last edited by RchW; 05-04-2017 at 09:18 PM.

05-05-2017, 12:48 PM	#4
LordKilborn Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 21	Setting lineup You can also go to your lineup page and tell each backup to replace the starter every x day. I generally have starters play days 1,2 and 4, with backups on days 3 and 5, then repeat. Still, with the massive substitutions that occur in Spring Training, it's difficult to NOT get a player ABs, unless they are buried and not on the depth chart at all.

06-13-2017, 05:28 PM	#7
slugger922cubs Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 311	Second split squad games. But what i do for ST is I have a custom strategy setting ive saved and load in. I set it to have short pitch counts and short hooks on the pitchers. 6-man rotations. Likewise, I maximize pinch hitters, pinch runners, and defensive subs at 7+ any lead. When I fill out my depth chart I make it rest starters every other day and the second sub every 3 or 4 days. It will mix it up a lot and get guys ABs and innings. Then come opening day I reset or reload my strategy settings for normal and run the manager on the depth chart and then make my adjustments to the normal line up. Another thing I've done recently is set up a MiLB spring training using tournaments. I create a tournament that runs during ST without playoffs. Each MLB team gets one team in the tournament. I set the player selection to avoid MLB players and maximum 1-year or no MLB service. This tournament also uses high PH and PR to get guys playing time although it will be closer to normal games. Typically the tournament will select my top 30 or so prospects. This gives them me ability to see them have game stats in ST against other top prospects. This would not be something you'd want to do if you want to use ST to teach positions though. Last edited by slugger922cubs; 06-13-2017 at 05:32 PM.

06-11-2017, 09:34 PM	#5
Steve Wunda Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 17	They should put in the ability to have split squad & inter squad scrimmages for spring training. Also simulated games to prepare players coming off of injury in addition to rehab assignments which are already in the game.

06-27-2017, 08:50 AM	#8
THEMURPH Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: KANSAS Posts: 127	Not a computer guy but would it be easier to make an option in spring training to set game length to something other than 9 innings? Option to have an 9,12,15 or 18 inning game other than writing code for a split squad. That way you can get playing time for your 60 players. Just a thought. Again, not a computer guy I have no idea of how the microscopic people inside my computer make it work.