OOTP Developments Forums - View Single Post - Thoughts on Player Development, scouting, and the farm system

ThePretender · 04-23-2018, 06:59 PM

I usually spend half the average amount for player dev, while others spend 3 times the max amount. My farm system is usually in the top tier despite not having a losing season in 20+ years (and few if any top 20 overall draft picks), I rarely have prospects bust, and I don't see weaker IFA rates in terms of quality compared to other people. I strongly disagree with your point on spending money in player development, as I find it's a huge money sink with no actual evidence of working.

I also disagree with your 4 blue chip SS strategy. If you have 4 blue chip SS, that means you can shift them to 2B/SS. So you don't need to do 3-1 type deals. Also instead of trading for prospects, you should aim for young major leaguers, which reduces the risk on your part (ie less likely to bust since they're already MLB ready).

Otherwise solid advice, but I always recommend against using the player development budget. In multiple leagues I've just never seen any evidence to justify using it.

04-23-2018, 06:59 PM	#4
ThePretender All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,324	I usually spend half the average amount for player dev, while others spend 3 times the max amount. My farm system is usually in the top tier despite not having a losing season in 20+ years (and few if any top 20 overall draft picks), I rarely have prospects bust, and I don't see weaker IFA rates in terms of quality compared to other people. I strongly disagree with your point on spending money in player development, as I find it's a huge money sink with no actual evidence of working. I also disagree with your 4 blue chip SS strategy. If you have 4 blue chip SS, that means you can shift them to 2B/SS. So you don't need to do 3-1 type deals. Also instead of trading for prospects, you should aim for young major leaguers, which reduces the risk on your part (ie less likely to bust since they're already MLB ready). Otherwise solid advice, but I always recommend against using the player development budget. In multiple leagues I've just never seen any evidence to justify using it. Last edited by ThePretender; 04-23-2018 at 07:00 PM.