Resting Hot Players

flat eric · 01-28-2014, 01:58 AM

I had a question about benching players who were hot. I'm 3 games away from play offs, and 3 of my players are currently hot. Would it be better to bench them, or keep letting them play until the play offs?

2nd question; I have my number one pitcher scheduled to pitch the 1st game of the last 3 game series, before we go to the wild card game. Should I sit him until the game or let him go on 4 days rest?

FunkyBike1 · 01-28-2014, 02:40 AM

1. It doesn't really matter because of the off day before the playoffs. I'd let them play.

2. It's really your choice. If a playoff spot is up for grabs, I know I'd pitch my ace in game 160. If it doesn't really matter, there's no sense in risking an injury.

Carlton · 01-28-2014, 11:33 AM

Play them...don't be a new age baby coddler...Baseball is sort of like a war!

RchW · 01-28-2014, 11:47 AM

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Play them...don't be a new age baby coddler...Baseball is sort of like a war!

Wow tough words from the frilly collar guy.

RchW · 01-28-2014, 11:50 AM

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Wow tough words from the frilly collar guy.

Dola

LOL

Did you just change your avatar?

Put that in your pipe and smoke it!

The Game · 01-28-2014, 02:28 PM

I would rest one batter per day. Your wildcard game is what 1 to 2 days after the season finale? I would sit him til the WC game otherwise he is pitching on 4 days rest. If it would be normal rest I would start him but not have him go over 100-110 pitches depending on what your Stamina settings are.

Honorable_Pawn · 01-28-2014, 04:23 PM

If you cannot alter your position in the standings rest as many as possible. Make sure you ace and your #2 are pitching on full-rest.

There is no such thing as a hot player in OOTP (I think). It is all random variation. But the important thing to remember about hot players is that their morale will be a little higher due to recent performance. Players with higher morale will play better. So, it would be wise to sit all of them so as not to impact their hot status.

I would only let each one play one more game each. Pitchers wouldn't start at all.

The Game · 01-28-2014, 05:27 PM

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There is no such thing as a hot player in OOTP (I think).

I recently put Chipper Jones into the HOF. He retired in 2014. He still had a fire icon next to his name.

Honorable_Pawn · 01-28-2014, 05:29 PM

Nice!

Fyrestorm3 · 01-28-2014, 08:06 PM

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There is no such thing as a hot player in OOTP (I think). It is all random variation.

I think the point here is that the "hot" and "cold" symbols are merely cosmetic; they reflect a player's recent performance, but by no means predict that he's going to continue playing well or poorly.

Honorable_Pawn · 01-28-2014, 08:10 PM

I must be confused then because I got the impression that the OP didn't want to ruin a streak by resting players.

pjh5165 · 01-29-2014, 08:33 AM

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I recently put Chipper Jones into the HOF. He retired in 2014. He still had a fire icon next to his name.

I hope he has it forever

Carlton · 01-29-2014, 08:49 PM

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Dola

LOL

Did you just change your avatar?

Put that in your pipe and smoke it!

HAHA!

And not because of your post I swear...I just read about Bonesetter Reese, the Dr.Saves of baseball before Dr. Andrews, interesting fellow.

Child of Moriah : a biography of John D. "Bonesetter" Reese, 1855-1931 (Book, 1984) [WorldCat.org]

DelinoDeShields · 01-31-2014, 11:43 AM

I like the way Carlton thinks. And that moustache....

01-28-2014, 01:58 AM	#1
flat eric Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 1	Resting Hot Players I had a question about benching players who were hot. I'm 3 games away from play offs, and 3 of my players are currently hot. Would it be better to bench them, or keep letting them play until the play offs? 2nd question; I have my number one pitcher scheduled to pitch the 1st game of the last 3 game series, before we go to the wild card game. Should I sit him until the game or let him go on 4 days rest?

01-28-2014, 11:33 AM	#3
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01-28-2014, 02:28 PM	#6
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	I would rest one batter per day. Your wildcard game is what 1 to 2 days after the season finale? I would sit him til the WC game otherwise he is pitching on 4 days rest. If it would be normal rest I would start him but not have him go over 100-110 pitches depending on what your Stamina settings are. __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

01-28-2014, 04:23 PM	#7
Honorable_Pawn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,407	If you cannot alter your position in the standings rest as many as possible. Make sure you ace and your #2 are pitching on full-rest. There is no such thing as a hot player in OOTP (I think). It is all random variation. But the important thing to remember about hot players is that their morale will be a little higher due to recent performance. Players with higher morale will play better. So, it would be wise to sit all of them so as not to impact their hot status. I would only let each one play one more game each. Pitchers wouldn't start at all. __________________ PBA Quickstart for OOTP Background Images Collection All PBA games broadcast live on Steam. Last edited by Honorable_Pawn; 01-28-2014 at 04:28 PM.

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01-28-2014, 02:40 AM	#2
FunkyBike1 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 137	1. It doesn't really matter because of the off day before the playoffs. I'd let them play. 2. It's really your choice. If a playoff spot is up for grabs, I know I'd pitch my ace in game 160. If it doesn't really matter, there's no sense in risking an injury.

01-28-2014, 08:10 PM	#11
Honorable_Pawn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,407	I must be confused then because I got the impression that the OP didn't want to ruin a streak by resting players. __________________ PBA Quickstart for OOTP Background Images Collection All PBA games broadcast live on Steam.

01-31-2014, 11:43 AM	#14
DelinoDeShields Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida, America. Posts: 54	I like the way Carlton thinks. And that moustache....