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Originally Posted by ToTheBackstop
I know where you're coming from -- I've been puzzled that I can have an outfielder who has a plus defensive range but a single-digit (out of 100) speed score; even taking into account the explicit separation between Speed and Range (as per below), it's as stretch to imagine how such a slow-footed player on the basepaths manages to cover so much green on the field ... but I just go with it.
The manual states:
Running Speed is strictly for offensive play. For example, Running Speed does not factor into an outfielder's range. However, Running Speed and Defensive Range are linked internally. For example, as a player ages, his speed and range will generally decline at the same pace.
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Thanx, I never imagined speed would be strictly for only offensive plays. From what the manual states, I figure you don't need to look at speed at all when judging a player's defensive prowess.
Learned something new again today^^
Btw, i play as the Pirates, which has basically 3 CFs playing the OF. Not sure yet how this plays in ootp as the OP questions, but it sure is fun to watch IRL ^^