Does a team need a captain -- and player complaints

rink23 · 06-26-2020, 12:47 AM

I was wondering what affect not having a team captain may have on a team.
My 2028 St. Louis River Walkers, I play out every inning of every regular-season game, started out the season just fine without one.
They went 21-11 in March/April, 17-12 in May but are 6-8 in June,and have lost 4 of 6.
That puts their record at 44-31, but leaves them just a half-game up in the division.
The question is there because under the bench coach report "There is some dissension in the clubhouse."
Our only leader is a second-year reliever.
Also our best pitcher, Angel Tiburcio, is listed as being a disruptive influence -- or is he the one complaining about someone else, I'm not sure -- after suffering his first loss since a 7-0 start.
Problem is, I really like my roster.

Everyone seems to have a role and there is no one who could be considered a throwaway just to get some veteran "captain" on the team.
Even my backup catcher is vital, being probably my best left-handed bat off the bench.
Season's still young, we're six games shy of the midway point, but I don't want to let things fester because I think this division race will be a fight to the finish.

CBeisbol · 06-26-2020, 12:56 AM

You don't NEED a capitan. But they help. As does having more leaders.

I'm fairly sure that Tiburico is doing the complaining

Winning usually cures all, so I wouldn't worry too much about it

BBGiovanni · 06-26-2020, 01:04 AM

I think these things are secondary to having good players/ a winning team. As Billy Martin used to say, "If you're not having fun, win more! Winning is fun!" Although his idea of fun was a little different...

Anyway, I think the Captain role is mostly important to offset malcontents like your "Disruptive" guy there. If you are lucky enough to have more than one captain, you can have a couple or three sourpusses around and the clubhouse will stay happy.

I think the ratings themselves are pretty hilarious. I'm Facebook friends with some of the players on the Italian national team and I noticed the other day OOTP rated one of them a "Prankster", which I find completely inaccurate, he's a great guy but pretty serious, at least in his media feed

alexdeangelis914 · 07-01-2020, 11:37 AM

I hope in OOTP 22, there's an option to randomly generate player personalities.

There are some personalites that just don't match up in the game

RchW · 07-01-2020, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by alexdeangelis914

I hope in OOTP 22, there's an option to randomly generate player personalities.

There are some personalites that just don't match up in the game

Is that not a result of randomly generated personalities.

alexdeangelis914 · 07-01-2020, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RchW

Is that not a result of randomly generated personalities.

In this case yes it is, sorry I meant with the base roster

Tony820 · 07-03-2020, 12:58 AM

If you can, try and find a backup catcher or another bullpen arm that is a Captain. I do that a lot if I’m running low on leaders/captains.

06-26-2020, 12:47 AM	#1
rink23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 20,816	Does a team need a captain -- and player complaints I was wondering what affect not having a team captain may have on a team. My 2028 St. Louis River Walkers, I play out every inning of every regular-season game, started out the season just fine without one. They went 21-11 in March/April, 17-12 in May but are 6-8 in June,and have lost 4 of 6. That puts their record at 44-31, but leaves them just a half-game up in the division. The question is there because under the bench coach report "There is some dissension in the clubhouse." Our only leader is a second-year reliever. Also our best pitcher, Angel Tiburcio, is listed as being a disruptive influence -- or is he the one complaining about someone else, I'm not sure -- after suffering his first loss since a 7-0 start. Problem is, I really like my roster. Everyone seems to have a role and there is no one who could be considered a throwaway just to get some veteran "captain" on the team. Even my backup catcher is vital, being probably my best left-handed bat off the bench. Season's still young, we're six games shy of the midway point, but I don't want to let things fester because I think this division race will be a fight to the finish. Attached Images

06-26-2020, 01:04 AM	#3
BBGiovanni All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Republic of California Posts: 1,894	I think these things are secondary to having good players/ a winning team. As Billy Martin used to say, "If you're not having fun, win more! Winning is fun!" Although his idea of fun was a little different... Anyway, I think the Captain role is mostly important to offset malcontents like your "Disruptive" guy there. If you are lucky enough to have more than one captain, you can have a couple or three sourpusses around and the clubhouse will stay happy. I think the ratings themselves are pretty hilarious. I'm Facebook friends with some of the players on the Italian national team and I noticed the other day OOTP rated one of them a "Prankster", which I find completely inaccurate, he's a great guy but pretty serious, at least in his media feed __________________ Let's Go (San Jose) Giants, Let's Go Mets! Current Project: WBAT/AABBA: Organized Base Ball And the "New Normal" World Baseball Aid Tournament 2023 trophy round underway!

06-26-2020, 12:56 AM	#2
CBeisbol Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ban land in 3...2... Posts: 2,943	You don't NEED a capitan. But they help. As does having more leaders. I'm fairly sure that Tiburico is doing the complaining Winning usually cures all, so I wouldn't worry too much about it

07-01-2020, 11:37 AM	#4
alexdeangelis914 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 22	I hope in OOTP 22, there's an option to randomly generate player personalities. There are some personalites that just don't match up in the game

07-03-2020, 12:58 AM	#7
Tony820 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 115	If you can, try and find a backup catcher or another bullpen arm that is a Captain. I do that a lot if I’m running low on leaders/captains.