Spring Training & Fall Call Ups

[Bucksterdude]

Does playing your minor league players in these two situations aid in their developing or should you just stick with starters? Thanks for the help!!

[Déjà Bru]

Originally Posted by Bucksterdude

Does playing your minor league players in these two situations aid in their developing or should you just stick with starters? Thanks for the help!!

Any playing time at an appropriate level will aid the development of young players. I added italics because if you leave guys at too low a level for their prospects and development, they stagnate.

So to the extent that ST and Fall Call Ups extend the playing time of youngsters beyond their regular minor league schedule of games, it's good to give them these opportunities. Given your other priorities, of course. ST is a must for the regulars to shed off-season rust, and you may be involved in a pennant chase in September which will limit playing time for youngsters.

The manual says ST is an ideal time for young players to learn new positions, so that is another incentive to invite young players. The manual also says to keep in mind contractual considerations when deciding about whom to call up in the fall.

[Bucksterdude]

I appreciate the feedback!