Coaches

jag2k2 · 07-03-2002, 12:59 PM

I invested a huge amount of money in buying the best hitting coaches and pitching coaches available. How do they affect my players??

I also spent alot on my AAA manager and my players don't seem to be getting any better. Are my minor league players supposed to be getting "better"?? And how often does all of this happen?

Thank you for the help. This is a great community!!

Steve Kuffrey · 07-03-2002, 01:06 PM

It should help both your pitching and hitting perform better and "possibly" increase in ratings. There is no set pattern and I am not aware of any measurable way to you "how much or how often" this will happen.

Your minor leaguers have a greater chance of improving, but again there are no "sure things", they could get worse, but they could also get better.

RD17 · 07-03-2002, 03:11 PM

For the last 20 seasons or so, I've been letting the AI hire my coaches for me to make the game a little bit more of a challenge. What I've noticed is that established, star quality players generally perform well regardless of who your hitting or pitching coach is. Where a good coach seems to make the most difference is with the average players. I've seen alot of players that are .250 15 HR type guys become .280 25 HR players with a brilliant coach.

As far as minor league managers go, I don't think players will develop that much quicker with a great manager. Where the difference seems to be, however, is in the increases or decreases in talent. You don't seem to see many players lose their talent with a brilliant manager.

TheRockCT · 07-04-2002, 01:06 AM

I have to agree with the previous poster. I don't think there are many dramatic changes anywhere, but that an excellent or brilliant coach makes a difference in helping along the "average" talent players. Those guys that you see your scouts rate as "Never be more than a .500 pitcher" or "He may surprise and become a starting left fielder" have a better chance of living up to that instead of entirely flopping out.

07-03-2002, 12:59 PM	#1
jag2k2 Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 14	Coaches I invested a huge amount of money in buying the best hitting coaches and pitching coaches available. How do they affect my players?? I also spent alot on my AAA manager and my players don't seem to be getting any better. Are my minor league players supposed to be getting "better"?? And how often does all of this happen? Thank you for the help. This is a great community!!

07-03-2002, 01:06 PM	#2
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,036	It should help both your pitching and hitting perform better and "possibly" increase in ratings. There is no set pattern and I am not aware of any measurable way to you "how much or how often" this will happen. Your minor leaguers have a greater chance of improving, but again there are no "sure things", they could get worse, but they could also get better. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

07-04-2002, 01:06 AM	#4
TheRockCT All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: TN Posts: 1,083	I have to agree with the previous poster. I don't think there are many dramatic changes anywhere, but that an excellent or brilliant coach makes a difference in helping along the "average" talent players. Those guys that you see your scouts rate as "Never be more than a .500 pitcher" or "He may surprise and become a starting left fielder" have a better chance of living up to that instead of entirely flopping out. __________________ GM, Vermont Emperor Penguins - POTD POTD Champions: 2011, 2012, 2013 GM, Monterrey Aztecs* - NABA *NABA Champions: 2013

07-03-2002, 03:11 PM	#3
RD17 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 53	For the last 20 seasons or so, I've been letting the AI hire my coaches for me to make the game a little bit more of a challenge. What I've noticed is that established, star quality players generally perform well regardless of who your hitting or pitching coach is. Where a good coach seems to make the most difference is with the average players. I've seen alot of players that are .250 15 HR type guys become .280 25 HR players with a brilliant coach. As far as minor league managers go, I don't think players will develop that much quicker with a great manager. Where the difference seems to be, however, is in the increases or decreases in talent. You don't seem to see many players lose their talent with a brilliant manager.