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Qeltar · 05-25-2018, 09:44 AM

Cool link, thanks. Doesn't that also show the same 3.25 for pitchers?

"For 2B/SS, the footwork on the pivot play, catching a ball while the runner is right on you, touching the bag and throwing all in one motion, etc. is a definite skill that's different than fielding a ball and throwing it."

To be clear, I do agree with this, and having a seperate rating. I just think that many middle infield DPs aren't as difficult as the ones that make the highlight reels. They also have changed the rules to remove some of the egregious takeout slides of the past.

One of the main issues is that everything has to happen much faster -- but that also applies to other infielders who start DPs. And 1Bs probably are much more likely to have to stretch, reach for or scoop a throw that is rushed than one that is not.

(As an aside, I was surprised at how much the height of the 1B affects the rating as shown in that link. I'd expect some effect but not 6'6" gives double the defensive rating of 5'6".)

05-25-2018, 09:44 AM	#34
Qeltar Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 382	Cool link, thanks. Doesn't that also show the same 3.25 for pitchers? "For 2B/SS, the footwork on the pivot play, catching a ball while the runner is right on you, touching the bag and throwing all in one motion, etc. is a definite skill that's different than fielding a ball and throwing it." To be clear, I do agree with this, and having a seperate rating. I just think that many middle infield DPs aren't as difficult as the ones that make the highlight reels. They also have changed the rules to remove some of the egregious takeout slides of the past. One of the main issues is that everything has to happen much faster -- but that also applies to other infielders who start DPs. And 1Bs probably are much more likely to have to stretch, reach for or scoop a throw that is rushed than one that is not. (As an aside, I was surprised at how much the height of the 1B affects the rating as shown in that link. I'd expect some effect but not 6'6" gives double the defensive rating of 5'6".) Last edited by Qeltar; 05-25-2018 at 09:45 AM.