When you put yourself in the game...

Antonin · 04-14-2003, 09:58 PM

In your solo leagues, when you create a player or edit a player to put yourself in the game, what position do you play?

Dwolfson20 · 04-14-2003, 10:00 PM

I made myself a catcher, but I never made it to the big leagues because I sucked. On a better note, I put a friend of mine in and he ended up on the all-time batting average chart.

H I Mcdonough · 04-14-2003, 10:12 PM

Third Base. Just like high school, baby!

twitty90 · 04-14-2003, 10:18 PM

If you play baseball yourself, most likely the position you play in real life. If you don't, probably the position you think your best at, or SP (that's just a hunch). Personally, I made myself a 2b, with some ability at SS.

twins15 · 04-14-2003, 10:21 PM

Even though I rarely play it, I put myself at SS because that is where I like to play best.

AccardoOutfit29 · 04-14-2003, 10:22 PM

1B because I was the greatest Bartlett Little League 1B ever. I say ever!

Psicosis · 04-14-2003, 10:23 PM

2B

Ryne Sandberg was my favorite player of all time, and that was the position I played during my whole "playing career."

I would give myself an E at 3B, too, but I think that would be stretching it, since I played third for not even all of one all-star practice one season. Hated it, and moved back over to second later during that night's practice.

dbacks · 04-14-2003, 10:24 PM

I give myself ratings for everything except C and 1B. I'm a pretty good pitcher, and an above average hitter. I give myself A ratings in the outfield with percentages in the nine ninties, because I'm fast, and a pretty good fielder. In the infield, I give myself C and B ratings, but bad defensive % (like .950), because I pretty much suck in the infield. I'm good in the outfield, though. But like twitty90 said, I give myself ratings that I play in real life, because I play pretty much everything - I'm just not very good at everything. And, your hunch was correct. What the hell is the point at making yourelf a reliever? Closer or starter - at least that's where the money is if you're any good. Besides, I start in real life anyway.

Antonin · 04-14-2003, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by twitty90
If you play baseball yourself, most likely the position you play in real life. If you don't, probably the position you think your best at, or SP (that's just a hunch). Personally, I made myself a 2b, with some ability at SS.

I didn't play sports in junior high school or high school because the coaches always thought I was too skinny.

I went to a high school that was very sports oriented, so it was pretty tough.

I was a starter for the chess team, though!

In OOTP I'm a starting pitcher.

hamonrye · 04-14-2003, 10:33 PM

catcher, the position i played back in the day

ZouDave · 04-14-2003, 10:52 PM

LF, baby. Don't you even think about testing my arm...not a good idea.

Not gonna lead the league in batting average, not gonna lead in homers. But a #2 or #3 hitter, I'm capable of that. I'll steal ya some bases, setup our big hitters for the RBIs.

Put me in, coach...I'm ready to play.

Carlton · 04-14-2003, 10:52 PM

Catcher...just like I was from age 5 to my cut in the Mets Florida Instructional League...

I have no power, so I rarely start, although one time I did and played 130 games...hit .330 with 88 walks 35 K's and 29 HBP

(That was one of my 'moves', get in close and take one in the back)

I was defensive and could call a damn good game, but I was a spray hitter that was great at bunting...not something one looks at for a Catcher nowadays or in OOTP...so of the 3 times I created myself, 2x I retired in AA, hitting about .308 for my (minor league) career. The othe rtime I had the year above but was replaced by a FA fictional catcher who hit .240 but slugged 30 dingers. He was also a D range catcher with a D arm
grrrrrrr

I finished my 5 year major league career with about 800 Abs

Maybe I should create myself with good in HRs???

twitty90 · 04-14-2003, 10:59 PM

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Originally posted by Antonin
I didn't play sports in junior high school or high school because the coaches always thought I was too skinny.

...

In OOTP I'm a starting pitcher.

I can relate to that...

...

See, see, I knew!

Rasmuth · 04-14-2003, 11:33 PM

Left-handed junkballer starting pitcher

CommishJoe · 04-14-2003, 11:37 PM

CF, tons of speed and range, but no power and no arm. Good average and eye.

BrandonJ33 · 04-14-2003, 11:58 PM

I'm a speedy third baseman who can't hit worth a lick, has a good arm, but can't seem to find the first baseman

DHS23 · 04-15-2003, 12:03 AM

I'll usually give me defensive ratings at all infield positions.

1B: B range, around a .990
2B: C range, around a .975
3B: E range, around a .960
SS: A range, around a .993

My primary position is 1B though. Sometimes I'll mix it up and give me good power but not a lot of contact strength, or vice versa. I always have average or good ability in hitting doubles, and good talent in getting walks. I always give myself a poor in avoiding strikeouts though.

Phillies1000 · 04-15-2003, 12:35 AM

I'm just wondering for the people who give themselves realistic ratings and aren't all stars. Do you ever cut yourself from your roster?

Riverdawg · 04-15-2003, 12:39 AM

I created myself as a LF, but I also gave myself a low rating at 2B. Not much power, but good contact hitter who rarely strikesout. Walks regularly but not often. Avereage speed. Good arm and pretty good range....

That's how I evaluated myself from my High School days. By my SR year, I gave up on baseball and played Soccer. Smart move back then (State Champs that year and I started) but do I miss "Those Glory Days!"

Now I relive them playing Softball locally...

Astros02 · 04-15-2003, 01:36 AM

RF, just like little league. Wonder why they always put me in RF, no balls ever went there. Oh yeah, I sucked at feilding. E range and .950 feilding baby!

04-14-2003, 09:58 PM	#1
Antonin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,559	When you put yourself in the game... In your solo leagues, when you create a player or edit a player to put yourself in the game, what position do you play?

04-14-2003, 10:21 PM	#5
twins15 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Area 51 Posts: 4,792	Even though I rarely play it, I put myself at SS because that is where I like to play best. __________________ "Ah man we're just hungry man" - Dovonte Edwards Bismarck Boy Scouts of the OTBL - league yes-man Ross Gload at baseball-reference.com Book Quotes and Book Lists

04-14-2003, 10:52 PM	#11
ZouDave Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 313	LF, baby. Don't you even think about testing my arm...not a good idea. Not gonna lead the league in batting average, not gonna lead in homers. But a #2 or #3 hitter, I'm capable of that. I'll steal ya some bases, setup our big hitters for the RBIs. Put me in, coach...I'm ready to play. __________________ ZD

04-14-2003, 10:52 PM	#12
Carlton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,765	Catcher...just like I was from age 5 to my cut in the Mets Florida Instructional League... I have no power, so I rarely start, although one time I did and played 130 games...hit .330 with 88 walks 35 K's and 29 HBP (That was one of my 'moves', get in close and take one in the back) I was defensive and could call a damn good game, but I was a spray hitter that was great at bunting...not something one looks at for a Catcher nowadays or in OOTP...so of the 3 times I created myself, 2x I retired in AA, hitting about .308 for my (minor league) career. The othe rtime I had the year above but was replaced by a FA fictional catcher who hit .240 but slugged 30 dingers. He was also a D range catcher with a D arm grrrrrrr I finished my 5 year major league career with about 800 Abs Maybe I should create myself with good in HRs??? __________________ "I am at that stage of my life where I keep myself out of arguments. I am 100% self sufficient spiritually, emotionally & financially. Even if you say 1+1=5, you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. Enjoy!"

04-14-2003, 11:33 PM	#14
Rasmuth All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Upstate Western NY Posts: 1,760	Left-handed junkballer starting pitcher __________________ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...?bandID=250426

04-14-2003, 10:00 PM	#2
Dwolfson20 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Not St. Louis Posts: 2,872	I made myself a catcher, but I never made it to the big leagues because I sucked. On a better note, I put a friend of mine in and he ended up on the all-time batting average chart. __________________

04-14-2003, 10:12 PM	#3
H I Mcdonough Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 291	Third Base. Just like high school, baby!

04-14-2003, 10:18 PM	#4
twitty90 Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 10	If you play baseball yourself, most likely the position you play in real life. If you don't, probably the position you think your best at, or SP (that's just a hunch). Personally, I made myself a 2b, with some ability at SS.

04-14-2003, 10:22 PM	#6
AccardoOutfit29 All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 531	1B because I was the greatest Bartlett Little League 1B ever. I say ever!

04-14-2003, 10:23 PM	#7
Psicosis Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 228	2B Ryne Sandberg was my favorite player of all time, and that was the position I played during my whole "playing career." I would give myself an E at 3B, too, but I think that would be stretching it, since I played third for not even all of one all-star practice one season. Hated it, and moved back over to second later during that night's practice.

04-14-2003, 10:24 PM	#8
dbacks Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,735	I give myself ratings for everything except C and 1B. I'm a pretty good pitcher, and an above average hitter. I give myself A ratings in the outfield with percentages in the nine ninties, because I'm fast, and a pretty good fielder. In the infield, I give myself C and B ratings, but bad defensive % (like .950), because I pretty much suck in the infield. I'm good in the outfield, though. But like twitty90 said, I give myself ratings that I play in real life, because I play pretty much everything - I'm just not very good at everything. And, your hunch was correct. What the hell is the point at making yourelf a reliever? Closer or starter - at least that's where the money is if you're any good. Besides, I start in real life anyway.

04-14-2003, 10:33 PM	#10
hamonrye Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 335	catcher, the position i played back in the day

04-14-2003, 11:37 PM	#15
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	CF, tons of speed and range, but no power and no arm. Good average and eye. __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

04-14-2003, 11:58 PM	#16
BrandonJ33 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 33	I'm a speedy third baseman who can't hit worth a lick, has a good arm, but can't seem to find the first baseman

04-15-2003, 12:03 AM	#17
DHS23 All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 506	I'll usually give me defensive ratings at all infield positions. 1B: B range, around a .990 2B: C range, around a .975 3B: E range, around a .960 SS: A range, around a .993 My primary position is 1B though. Sometimes I'll mix it up and give me good power but not a lot of contact strength, or vice versa. I always have average or good ability in hitting doubles, and good talent in getting walks. I always give myself a poor in avoiding strikeouts though.

04-15-2003, 12:35 AM	#18
Phillies1000 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA (originally from NJ) Posts: 49	I'm just wondering for the people who give themselves realistic ratings and aren't all stars. Do you ever cut yourself from your roster? __________________ Phillies going all the way!

04-15-2003, 12:39 AM	#19
Riverdawg Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodstock...not NY Posts: 198	I created myself as a LF, but I also gave myself a low rating at 2B. Not much power, but good contact hitter who rarely strikesout. Walks regularly but not often. Avereage speed. Good arm and pretty good range.... That's how I evaluated myself from my High School days. By my SR year, I gave up on baseball and played Soccer. Smart move back then (State Champs that year and I started) but do I miss "Those Glory Days!" Now I relive them playing Softball locally... __________________ "The ball didn't do its job. I did my job. The ball didn't do its job," - Coca Crisp comments after he dropped a routine fly ball during a home opener for the Cleveland Indians on April 12, 2004.

04-15-2003, 01:36 AM	#20
Astros02 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 506	RF, just like little league. Wonder why they always put me in RF, no balls ever went there. Oh yeah, I sucked at feilding. E range and .950 feilding baby!