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Originally Posted by Curveball
Hi folks,
another question from me, this time probably sounding stupid to most of you 
I have used the AI to set up line-ups and batting orders until now (while manipulating pitching orders a bit), but I want to get deeper into it right now, and I don't know where to start.
So: How are you defining, which batter takes which spot in the lineup?
The wikipedia-article gave me a pretty good understanding, but in the last chapter it mentioned Bobby Bragan, who seems to have taken a different approach.
So please share your strategy/experience with me.
Thanks a lot. |
There are many different thoughts on batting orders. I personally prefer my best OBP guy to hit first (unless he's my best slugger as well). If he's also fast that's a bonus. I want my #2 hitter to also be good at getting on base. I prefer him to be either a left handed pull hitter or a right handed spray hitter to take advantage of the hole on the right side. I want my #3 hitter to be my best slugger who's also best of the sluggers at getting on base. #4,5, and 6 should be my next 3 best sluggers. Having a fast guy at #7 can help me manufacture some runs with the SB. I want my least patient hitter at #8 as there are times when I want my #8 hitter trying to drive in a run instead of walking to bring up the pitcher. If I'm in a DH league I want that fast guy hitting #9 as a "second leadoff hitter". Like I said though, there are many opinions on lineups. My best advise would be just to find one you think just looks right and go with it.