Difference between different "A" ball levels

White Sox · 05-19-2007, 11:17 PM

In real life, there is a difference between each team's two "A" level stops, one being more advanced than the other. I had asked in a previous thread quite some time ago if there was any difference between the two in 2006, or just two equal "A" ball levels, and I was told that there was no difference but that it would be considered for change in the new version. So, in 2007, is one "A" level higher than the other? And, for that matter, same with the two "R" levels?

Sans Pystal · 05-20-2007, 01:53 AM

IRL (as you know) there is a difference.

Check the link:
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/standings/

Advanced A includes the Carolina League, Florida State League and California League. A ball includes the Midwest League and the South Atlantic League. Incidentally, Short Season ball is A level as well.

However, OOTP doesn't treat the two A level leagues any differently. They do treat SS as they should, though. I have added the + to the abbreviated names of the leagues and (Adv) to the full names. It helps me, but the computer ignores it.

No difference between the Rookie Leagues. (R)

RonCo · 05-20-2007, 10:06 AM

Not sure what you're looking for here, but the average rating and talent levels are different in each level. They also each have their own league totals entry, so youy can adjust stats output for each level, also.

How should OOTP treat one vs. the other?

shefffred · 05-20-2007, 10:34 AM

Actually, for a future version of the game, can we have B C and D levels( as existed pre-1960)

Just a thought.

RonCo · 05-20-2007, 10:59 AM

The ideal would be to create a structure that is infinitely scalable.

Sans Pystal · 05-20-2007, 11:20 AM

Well, for one, a player should advance from low A to A+. It should be treated as a step up by the AI. As it stands, it's a lateral move and not a promotion.

I have entered the league totals for both so, while the computer may promote guys to only of the two and then beyond, if they hit the A+ they will have a rougher go of it. As I see it, they are promoted randomly to one of the two and then AA.

If that is o.k. with you, cool. I'd prefer:
AAA
AA
A+
A
SS
R

05-19-2007, 11:17 PM	#1
White Sox All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 583	Difference between different "A" ball levels In real life, there is a difference between each team's two "A" level stops, one being more advanced than the other. I had asked in a previous thread quite some time ago if there was any difference between the two in 2006, or just two equal "A" ball levels, and I was told that there was no difference but that it would be considered for change in the new version. So, in 2007, is one "A" level higher than the other? And, for that matter, same with the two "R" levels? __________________ "Pitching, Defense, and the Three-Run Homer."

05-20-2007, 01:53 AM	#2
Sans Pystal Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 45	IRL (as you know) there is a difference. Check the link: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/standings/ Advanced A includes the Carolina League, Florida State League and California League. A ball includes the Midwest League and the South Atlantic League. Incidentally, Short Season ball is A level as well. However, OOTP doesn't treat the two A level leagues any differently. They do treat SS as they should, though. I have added the + to the abbreviated names of the leagues and (Adv) to the full names. It helps me, but the computer ignores it. No difference between the Rookie Leagues. (R) Last edited by Sans Pystal; 05-20-2007 at 01:58 AM.

05-20-2007, 10:34 AM	#4
shefffred Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: UK (NYC born and bred!) Posts: 112	Actually, for a future version of the game, can we have B C and D levels( as existed pre-1960) Just a thought. __________________ Rugby League and baseball: The Greatest Games

05-20-2007, 10:06 AM	#3
RonCo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 10,379	Not sure what you're looking for here, but the average rating and talent levels are different in each level. They also each have their own league totals entry, so youy can adjust stats output for each level, also. How should OOTP treat one vs. the other?

05-20-2007, 10:59 AM	#5
RonCo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 10,379	The ideal would be to create a structure that is infinitely scalable.

05-20-2007, 11:20 AM	#6
Sans Pystal Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 45	Well, for one, a player should advance from low A to A+. It should be treated as a step up by the AI. As it stands, it's a lateral move and not a promotion. I have entered the league totals for both so, while the computer may promote guys to only of the two and then beyond, if they hit the A+ they will have a rougher go of it. As I see it, they are promoted randomly to one of the two and then AA. If that is o.k. with you, cool. I'd prefer: AAA AA A+ A SS R