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Bears5122 · 07-13-2016, 05:13 AM

I've always been a fan of players like Ben Zobrist who you can use all throughout the diamond. I foresee someone like Javy Baez coming up for the Cubs as a similar type player.

My question is, what is the best strategy to develop utility guys? Is it just about forcing them to play new positions in the minors till they build up a rating (will that negatively impact their primary position)? Maybe playing them at that new position during a blowout? Are there certain positions where it's a lost hope (like teaching a Catcher to play OF)?

Just curious if anyone has any strategies that have worked. I have guys who are good enough to be called up but their lack of positional flexibility has me keeping them in the minors. In the future I'd like to be able to take that into account when developing them.

07-13-2016, 05:13 AM	#1
Bears5122 All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 847	Best Method to Develop Utility Guys I've always been a fan of players like Ben Zobrist who you can use all throughout the diamond. I foresee someone like Javy Baez coming up for the Cubs as a similar type player. My question is, what is the best strategy to develop utility guys? Is it just about forcing them to play new positions in the minors till they build up a rating (will that negatively impact their primary position)? Maybe playing them at that new position during a blowout? Are there certain positions where it's a lost hope (like teaching a Catcher to play OF)? Just curious if anyone has any strategies that have worked. I have guys who are good enough to be called up but their lack of positional flexibility has me keeping them in the minors. In the future I'd like to be able to take that into account when developing them.