"Now pitching... Corey Seager?"

captaincoop17 · 12-17-2015, 02:21 AM

I just started a new dynasty as the Dodgers GM and came across this in the 2016 All Star Game...

Going into the 9th with a 7-6 lead, the National League sends Wade Davis back out to start the inning. But, after a one out double by Jose Bautista, the American League tied the game up. Then, for whatever reason, the National League brought in SHORTSTOP COREY SEAGER in relief of Davis. Seager proceeded to walk the first two batters he faced, forcing in one run. Joey Gallo then flew out to center field, scoring Jose Bautista. Seager went on to get the final two batters out to escape the inning.

In the bottom of the 9th, the National League mustered a solo homerun by Addison Russell, but that was all

All I can say is, "Thank you OOTP for giving me the option to turn off home field advantage being determined by the All-Star game."

The Game · 12-17-2015, 04:26 AM

Cool that he pitched. i have yet to see a position player pitch in a game of any kind.

Assos · 12-17-2015, 10:26 AM

I have had it a few times when the game has inched it's way into the low 20s for innings. Sadly, in this league of fiction of which I play, the league voted to a 24 man roster and I never have that extra pinch hitter.

BIG17EASY · 12-17-2015, 10:40 AM

I think it's just an unfortunate circumstance of how the AI is coded for all-star games. It's obviously set up so that pitchers only pitch an inning or so, but it's not coded to save a pitcher like most all-star managers do in real life. So when Davis got shelled, there were no more pitchers left and the AI had to turn to a position player.

It's disappointing to see happen, but to me it's just a rare, unfortunate consequence of making sure pitchers don't get over-used in the all-star game.

NoOne · 12-17-2015, 10:41 AM

go to list all mlb players, and include retired players.

switch to batters only, then turn view to pitching stats and sort.

i've never done this, but i bet it's happened here and there over the history of your league.

i bet some combination of fewer pitchers along with fatigue concerns caused it to happen in the all star game. i.e. the game won't pitch a closer 3 innings or a starter for very long either. it's probably less likely to happen in a regular season game.

bwburke94 · 12-17-2015, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Assos

I have had it a few times when the game has inched it's way into the low 20s for innings. Sadly, in this league of fiction of which I play, the league voted to a 24 man roster and I never have that extra pinch hitter.

You know what I'd advise. Anyway, depending on the identity of the NL manager, they may have had a reason to pitch Seager...

rudel.dietrich · 12-17-2015, 07:11 PM

Was Pete Rose managing the National League?

RchW · 12-17-2015, 07:12 PM

I guess I'm in the minority here. The All Star game is just a blip to me. So a position player pitched. I've had ASG where not a single batter played in their proper position because the AI uses players as bats not whole players.

captaincoop17 · 12-17-2015, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RchW

I guess I'm in the minority here. The All Star game is just a blip to me. So a position player pitched. I've had ASG where not a single batter played in their proper position because the AI uses players as bats not whole players.

I usually just sim right through it too, but for some reason I checked the box score on this one lol

NoOne · 12-18-2015, 05:24 PM

i go a step further, lol.

after the all-star voting finishes, i remove the all-star game from the event list and delete the exhibition game from the schedule. i think if you leave it in the event list it reschedules it, or it's just overkill on my part.

i want the history of all-star selections, but i don't want the fatigue affecting my pitchers. my custom schedule also saved a couple days by not having 3-4days off around the ASG. i'd rather have 2 extra days off throughout the year than have a meaningless exhibition game. just my opinion. not meaningless to others i am sure.

about seager pitching:
the AL had only 9 pitchers and there is probably a rule in the AI that won't let relievers in the all star game pitch more than 1 inning - or at least limits it in some way. at that point they put in the best positional player option. it is way more likely to happen in an asg than a regular game - which still happens on occassion

i hope it didn't affect corey seager's fatigue like it would a pitcher. they drop so much faster, it would be unfair to seager's team.

12-17-2015, 02:21 AM	#1
captaincoop17 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 869	"Now pitching... Corey Seager?" I just started a new dynasty as the Dodgers GM and came across this in the 2016 All Star Game... Going into the 9th with a 7-6 lead, the National League sends Wade Davis back out to start the inning. But, after a one out double by Jose Bautista, the American League tied the game up. Then, for whatever reason, the National League brought in SHORTSTOP COREY SEAGER in relief of Davis. Seager proceeded to walk the first two batters he faced, forcing in one run. Joey Gallo then flew out to center field, scoring Jose Bautista. Seager went on to get the final two batters out to escape the inning. In the bottom of the 9th, the National League mustered a solo homerun by Addison Russell, but that was all All I can say is, "Thank you OOTP for giving me the option to turn off home field advantage being determined by the All-Star game." Attached Images

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NoOne Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7,167	i go a step further, lol. after the all-star voting finishes, i remove the all-star game from the event list and delete the exhibition game from the schedule. i think if you leave it in the event list it reschedules it, or it's just overkill on my part. i want the history of all-star selections, but i don't want the fatigue affecting my pitchers. my custom schedule also saved a couple days by not having 3-4days off around the ASG. i'd rather have 2 extra days off throughout the year than have a meaningless exhibition game. just my opinion. not meaningless to others i am sure. about seager pitching: the AL had only 9 pitchers and there is probably a rule in the AI that won't let relievers in the all star game pitch more than 1 inning - or at least limits it in some way. at that point they put in the best positional player option. it is way more likely to happen in an asg than a regular game - which still happens on occassion i hope it didn't affect corey seager's fatigue like it would a pitcher. they drop so much faster, it would be unfair to seager's team. Last edited by NoOne; 12-18-2015 at 05:26 PM.

12-17-2015, 10:26 AM	#3
Assos All Star Starter Join Date: May 2004 Location: Just on the fair side of the foul pole! Posts: 1,772	I have had it a few times when the game has inched it's way into the low 20s for innings. Sadly, in this league of fiction of which I play, the league voted to a 24 man roster and I never have that extra pinch hitter.

12-17-2015, 10:40 AM	#4
BIG17EASY Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,291	I think it's just an unfortunate circumstance of how the AI is coded for all-star games. It's obviously set up so that pitchers only pitch an inning or so, but it's not coded to save a pitcher like most all-star managers do in real life. So when Davis got shelled, there were no more pitchers left and the AI had to turn to a position player. It's disappointing to see happen, but to me it's just a rare, unfortunate consequence of making sure pitchers don't get over-used in the all-star game.

12-17-2015, 10:41 AM	#5
NoOne Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7,167	go to list all mlb players, and include retired players. switch to batters only, then turn view to pitching stats and sort. i've never done this, but i bet it's happened here and there over the history of your league. i bet some combination of fewer pitchers along with fatigue concerns caused it to happen in the all star game. i.e. the game won't pitch a closer 3 innings or a starter for very long either. it's probably less likely to happen in a regular season game.

12-17-2015, 07:11 PM	#7
rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,608 Infractions: 1/0 (0)	Was Pete Rose managing the National League?