Converting Retired Players to Coaches

Larryk007 · 12-04-2023, 11:05 AM

I converted several just retired players into coaches at the end of the season (long sim 5 years in). The new coaches' abilities are extremely good across the coaching spectrum, with most hitting-pitching development mechanics rated as Decent or better. The ratings seem a bit high(?). Has anyone noticed this before? What is the background for the conversion? Should a retired pitcher be an Outstanding pitching coach but also an above Average Hitting coach?
Macey was an outfielder and McKay was a pitcher. Looks like they are Decent at both teaching Hitting and Pitching. Any way to know what retired player would make an Outstanding Coach. Intelligence?

Pelican · 12-04-2023, 02:04 PM

I have seen this, but not always. With all respect to coaches who did not play, at least MLB, there are plenty of newly-retired MLB players who would be excellent coaches. So I don’t have a problem with high ratings. Plus I love the idea of a franchise favorite in the doguout, or bullpen, or as a base coach. What I wonder is whether newly-minted coaches will be as helpful in teaching minor leaguers new skills for development purposes.

12-04-2023, 11:05 AM	#1
Larryk007 All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 514	Converting Retired Players to Coaches I converted several just retired players into coaches at the end of the season (long sim 5 years in). The new coaches' abilities are extremely good across the coaching spectrum, with most hitting-pitching development mechanics rated as Decent or better. The ratings seem a bit high(?). Has anyone noticed this before? What is the background for the conversion? Should a retired pitcher be an Outstanding pitching coach but also an above Average Hitting coach? Macey was an outfielder and McKay was a pitcher. Looks like they are Decent at both teaching Hitting and Pitching. Any way to know what retired player would make an Outstanding Coach. Intelligence? Attached Images

12-04-2023, 02:04 PM	#2
Pelican Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 2,999	I have seen this, but not always. With all respect to coaches who did not play, at least MLB, there are plenty of newly-retired MLB players who would be excellent coaches. So I don’t have a problem with high ratings. Plus I love the idea of a franchise favorite in the doguout, or bullpen, or as a base coach. What I wonder is whether newly-minted coaches will be as helpful in teaching minor leaguers new skills for development purposes. __________________ Pelican OOTP 2020-? ”Hard to believe, Harry.”