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CatKnight · 08-15-2009, 01:26 PM

Mark, this also happens even if you create high school feeder leagues in my experience.

The problem is that these players are nowhere near their potential...on a 1-20 scale even someone with a 6 or 7 rating can sometimes perform in a pinch on an MLB level. With very rare exceptions (Blyleven, etc.) this isn't true for 18 year olds in real life.

The problem I can forsee is that it does make it harder for you to judge who will develop properly and who won't. I just finished playing with a league where some draft choices went on to have Hall of Fame careers... but quite a few washed out.

If you do start running feeder leagues, then watch their stats for clues as to how they'll develop if you draft them. Otherwise look closely at their potential ratings.

Players with 1 or 2 ratings aren't a real issue at age 18. Remember, on average these guys won't even think about peaking out for seven years. That's plenty of time for them to get their act together.

EDIT: I just reread your posts. ALL your draftees being 18 years old IS rather odd. You might want to check through your player creation settings (League Setup>Options) if memory serves. Did a minimum and maximum age slip in there by mistake?

08-15-2009, 01:26 PM	#19
CatKnight All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,199	Mark, this also happens even if you create high school feeder leagues in my experience. The problem is that these players are nowhere near their potential...on a 1-20 scale even someone with a 6 or 7 rating can sometimes perform in a pinch on an MLB level. With very rare exceptions (Blyleven, etc.) this isn't true for 18 year olds in real life. The problem I can forsee is that it does make it harder for you to judge who will develop properly and who won't. I just finished playing with a league where some draft choices went on to have Hall of Fame careers... but quite a few washed out. If you do start running feeder leagues, then watch their stats for clues as to how they'll develop if you draft them. Otherwise look closely at their potential ratings. Players with 1 or 2 ratings aren't a real issue at age 18. Remember, on average these guys won't even think about peaking out for seven years. That's plenty of time for them to get their act together. EDIT: I just reread your posts. ALL your draftees being 18 years old IS rather odd. You might want to check through your player creation settings (League Setup>Options) if memory serves. Did a minimum and maximum age slip in there by mistake? Last edited by CatKnight; 08-15-2009 at 01:27 PM.