I figured out how to max out player potentials

GmOfTheYear · 06-04-2010, 09:00 PM

Keep them in the minors till they are 25 no matter what, then bring them up in the majors and watch them crush.

I have had almost every first round pick become a great player in the big leagues. I have had my first 5 first round picks all become significant players in the big leagues. I just can't miss on prospects. No matter who I draft they will reach their potential. I am just too good.

CD1083 · 06-04-2010, 09:03 PM

How many players have you had turn out?

MizzouRah · 06-04-2010, 11:23 PM

That's why you are GmOfTheYear!

nowhere1 · 06-05-2010, 05:30 AM

I agree. Early callup early aging.

damientheomen3 · 06-05-2010, 12:01 PM

If they stay at a level that they're too talented for for too long they have a good chance of developing downwards

EDIT: 1000TH POST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fullgatsu · 06-05-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nowhere1

I agree. Early callup early aging.

Aging shouldn't be affected because of early callup, early callup can however mess up the development for prospect if the aren't ready for it aswell as using up some service time.

Also the age 25 isn't set in stone as it's dependant on aging and development modifier but it is however a interesting find.

GMOfTheYear what is your talent randomness set at?

GmOfTheYear · 06-09-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Fullgatsu

Aging shouldn't be affected because of early callup, early callup can however mess up the development for prospect if the aren't ready for it aswell as using up some service time.

Also the age 25 isn't set in stone as it's dependant on aging and development modifier but it is however a interesting find.

GMOfTheYear what is your talent randomness set at?

Talent randomness is at the default.

Lets say I got a guy in triple A who is crushing I usually wait for a full season atleast before calling up a guy from triple A

Before I would call up guys sometimes not even playing in triple A. Didn't always workout.

But now that I am more patient it seems like I can't miss on any prospects.

Key is not to rush them but bring them up as slow as you can.

Better to have a great player reach the big leagues at 25 than have the same player being good to okay in the big leagues at 21

Fullgatsu · 06-09-2010, 06:44 PM

I never let my prospects skip the triple A level though one reliever only pitched a inning there before being promoted to the big leagues. I'm usually quite patient with my prospects but I will promote them if they dominate a level as that can sometime help there growth.

Nez477 · 06-10-2010, 03:35 PM

I find that this is definitely not always the case. I have 21 year olds that come up and crush when they are promoted, I have 25 year olds that look like they finally are ready and they come to the majors and just fail miserably.

In general, I've found the randomness in this regard perfect. I can follow the stats and their development but the decision as to when I call someone up is one of the most strategic and fun part of the game for me. It's frustrating when my catcher who had an .910 OPS in 2006 gets the callup the following season and has a .300 OPS after 150 PAs, but at the same time I love it.

Although i love it a little more when they actually work out.

Nez477 · 06-10-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Fullgatsu

I never let my prospects skip the triple A level though one reliever only pitched a inning there before being promoted to the big leagues. I'm usually quite patient with my prospects but I will promote them if they dominate a level as that can sometime help there growth.

This is pretty much true for me too, but i just signed the #7 overall draft pick, he is 21 and is currently rated at 13/10/12/9 (out of 20). He's starting his professional career at AA but I kind of thought it'd be fun to just try and start him off in the majors right away (as the Reds more or less did with Leake). Considering he hit a HR in his 2nd AB at AA he's tempting me.

I've got to say that for whatever reason, I'm enjoying OOTP11 tons more than I have any other OOTP game (I skipped 10). Could be because I'm trying fictional for the first time but I'm just constantly experiencing things as a GM that I want to experience.

rpeiper · 06-14-2010, 01:36 PM

I had the #2 overall pick in 2010 and I picked up a 2B who was a 57/80 and demanded a huge signing bonus and major league contract.

I put him in the majors the rest of that season then started him at 2B the next year as a 22 year old. He had a decent year for a rookie (260/320/420) but then busted out the year after and onward hitting 30 HR's a year 300/400/550 and tossing out avg defense at 2B.

One thing I try to do with a true stud coming up is make sure when they hit the majors they are REALLY ready to perform. I don't want to start that arbitration clock ticking until they are earning it.

06-04-2010, 09:00 PM	#1
GmOfTheYear Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 402	I figured out how to max out player potentials Keep them in the minors till they are 25 no matter what, then bring them up in the majors and watch them crush. I have had almost every first round pick become a great player in the big leagues. I have had my first 5 first round picks all become significant players in the big leagues. I just can't miss on prospects. No matter who I draft they will reach their potential. I am just too good.

06-05-2010, 05:30 AM	#4
nowhere1 Bat Boy Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5	I agree. Early callup early aging. __________________ Red Willow Roadrunners (1987~) Dog Days Baseball

06-14-2010, 01:36 PM	#11
rpeiper Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2	Direct to Majors I had the #2 overall pick in 2010 and I picked up a 2B who was a 57/80 and demanded a huge signing bonus and major league contract. I put him in the majors the rest of that season then started him at 2B the next year as a 22 year old. He had a decent year for a rookie (260/320/420) but then busted out the year after and onward hitting 30 HR's a year 300/400/550 and tossing out avg defense at 2B. One thing I try to do with a true stud coming up is make sure when they hit the majors they are REALLY ready to perform. I don't want to start that arbitration clock ticking until they are earning it.

06-04-2010, 09:03 PM	#2
CD1083 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,590	How many players have you had turn out?

06-04-2010, 11:23 PM	#3
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,266	That's why you are GmOfTheYear!

06-09-2010, 06:44 PM	#8
Fullgatsu Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 65	I never let my prospects skip the triple A level though one reliever only pitched a inning there before being promoted to the big leagues. I'm usually quite patient with my prospects but I will promote them if they dominate a level as that can sometime help there growth.

06-10-2010, 03:35 PM	#9
Nez477 Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 68	I find that this is definitely not always the case. I have 21 year olds that come up and crush when they are promoted, I have 25 year olds that look like they finally are ready and they come to the majors and just fail miserably. In general, I've found the randomness in this regard perfect. I can follow the stats and their development but the decision as to when I call someone up is one of the most strategic and fun part of the game for me. It's frustrating when my catcher who had an .910 OPS in 2006 gets the callup the following season and has a .300 OPS after 150 PAs, but at the same time I love it. Although i love it a little more when they actually work out.