Where do you play this guy?

Baseballman2K5 · 12-01-2020, 09:34 PM

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CBeisbol · 12-01-2020, 09:39 PM

If this player is young enough, I'd train them at all the above. And some time in LF and RF.

Then you have more options when they get to the majors

Given the choice between using a player in the infield and the outfield, I usually go infield because the offensive bar is usually a bit lower there.

Between second and short, depends on who is going to play the other position.

Déjà Bru · 12-01-2020, 09:57 PM

Second base might be okay, but shortstop would be out with a weak arm like that. Moreover, I'd go for CF for two reasons: 1) Overall, his OF defense ratings are better than his IF ratings, and 2) Good CF's are hard to find.

Charley575 · 12-01-2020, 10:05 PM

In a vacuum, without any data other than these ratings, it seems like CF would be his best position, followed by 2B.He could play anywhere, but truly good CFs and middle infielders are rare.

CBeisbol · 12-01-2020, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

Second base might be okay, but shortstop would be out with a weak arm like that. Moreover, I'd go for CF for two reasons: 1) Overall, his OF defense ratings are better than his IF ratings, and 2) Good CF's are hard to find.

The player will definitely be better at second, but they will be fine at SS.

pgjocki · 12-01-2020, 10:54 PM

I'm leaning LF personally but not knowing his offensive ratings makes this difficult.

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Baseballman2K5 · 12-01-2020, 10:59 PM

Offense: (20-80 scale). shouldve mentioned scale above. he will likely play all over for me to begin

Contact: 55/60
Gap 55/60
Power 60/60
Eye 50/50
Avoid Ks 50/50

UltimateAverageGuy · 12-02-2020, 03:32 AM

Center easy

rink23 · 12-02-2020, 05:47 AM

Center field or second base depending on need.

ThePretender · 12-02-2020, 08:15 AM

Cf or SS.

BaseballNewsNow · 12-02-2020, 09:34 AM

This guy is a stud. Play him at all of the above, but sooner or later start giving him the start at CF. Later in his career he can serve as a utility guy.

Bobbyraz49 · 12-02-2020, 09:42 AM

With that speed....CF.

Juggernt · 12-02-2020, 12:42 PM

Voted for 2B based on poll, but I'd play him in LF. He's not good enough in CF (or really 2B, although with that bat, I'd take him) for my tastes (but I'm hugely biased towards outstanding defensive up the middle).

ThePretender · 12-02-2020, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Juggernt

Voted for 2B based on poll, but I'd play him in LF. He's not good enough in CF (or really 2B, although with that bat, I'd take him) for my tastes (but I'm hugely biased towards outstanding defensive up the middle).

That's an 80 2B...that's not good enough for you??? He's a 75 SS. He is also an 80 cf.

As long as that's 20-80 ratings that guy is a legitimate superstar defender at basically any position. 3b probably not because of the arm but he'd be amazing at any up the middle spot.

If that guy isn't good enough to play 2B for you I don't even know what to say. He's an 80 2B lol.

BIG17EASY · 12-02-2020, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePretender

That's an 80 2B...that's not good enough for you??? He's a 75 SS. He is also an 80 cf.

As long as that's 20-80 ratings that guy is a legitimate superstar defender at basically any position. 3b probably not because of the arm but he'd be amazing at any up the middle spot.

If that guy isn't good enough to play 2B for you I don't even know what to say. He's an 80 2B lol.

Yep, this exactly. Putting him in LF is actually one of the best ways to get the least amount of value from his defensive ability (aside from playing him at catcher).

Westheim · 12-02-2020, 01:47 PM

Looks like a really good defensive second baseman, but I'd not hesitate to plunk him down in center or left, either.

CBeisbol · 12-02-2020, 01:59 PM

This player can play basically any position on the diamond (except catcher and, maybe, third) at an elite level

Where you decide to play them will depend largely on your other players

If you have a better center fielder, play them in a corner
If you have a better second baseman play them at short (and vice versa).

I'd probably try to utilize the flexabilty (but it's all dependant on the other players in the team). If you want to put them at one position and leave them - then it's probably second

If you choose, center, they will probably age out of it and need to go to a corner eventually
If you choose short, the same, and you might find that shortstop with 80 range and 80 arm.

But, ideally, you want to play a player at the most difficult defensive position they can handle (or that isn't handled by a better defensive player on your team already) in order to maximize your offense,

CBeisbol · 12-02-2020, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Westheim

Looks like a really good defensive second baseman, but I'd not hesitate to plunk him down in center or left, either.

Or short
Or right

mytreds · 12-02-2020, 06:46 PM

2B. For me, he wouldn’t have a good enough arm for center. LF if you want him in the OF.

The_Offspring187 · 12-02-2020, 07:28 PM

I would say CF and/or SS. Maybe if you dont have needs at both maybe make him a back up that bounces between those positions off the bench.

I did this with a guy and he has solid ratings at 1B, 2B, SS, 3B and slightly decent ratings in LF and RF. Maybe your guy could be the same way but different positions than what I've used. My guy couldn't handle CF. You could have a real swiss army knife type player on your hands.

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SS	1	2.33%
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CBeisbol Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ban land in 3...2... Posts: 2,943	If this player is young enough, I'd train them at all the above. And some time in LF and RF. Then you have more options when they get to the majors Given the choice between using a player in the infield and the outfield, I usually go infield because the offensive bar is usually a bit lower there. Between second and short, depends on who is going to play the other position. Last edited by CBeisbol; 12-01-2020 at 10:05 PM.

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Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 11,740	Second base might be okay, but shortstop would be out with a weak arm like that. Moreover, I'd go for CF for two reasons: 1) Overall, his OF defense ratings are better than his IF ratings, and 2) Good CF's are hard to find. __________________ - Bru

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Charley575 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 544	In a vacuum, without any data other than these ratings, it seems like CF would be his best position, followed by 2B.He could play anywhere, but truly good CFs and middle infielders are rare. __________________

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Baseballman2K5 Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Phoenix Posts: 484	Offense: (20-80 scale). shouldve mentioned scale above. he will likely play all over for me to begin Contact: 55/60 Gap 55/60 Power 60/60 Eye 50/50 Avoid Ks 50/50

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UltimateAverageGuy All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 588	Center easy

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rink23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 22,207	Center field or second base depending on need.

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ThePretender All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,324	Cf or SS.

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BaseballNewsNow Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: In front of my computer, playing OOTP Baseball Posts: 144	This guy is a stud. Play him at all of the above, but sooner or later start giving him the start at CF. Later in his career he can serve as a utility guy. __________________ “Joy comes in the morning”

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Bobbyraz49 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 933	With that speed....CF.

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Juggernt Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 357	Voted for 2B based on poll, but I'd play him in LF. He's not good enough in CF (or really 2B, although with that bat, I'd take him) for my tastes (but I'm hugely biased towards outstanding defensive up the middle).

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CBeisbol Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ban land in 3...2... Posts: 2,943	This player can play basically any position on the diamond (except catcher and, maybe, third) at an elite level Where you decide to play them will depend largely on your other players If you have a better center fielder, play them in a corner If you have a better second baseman play them at short (and vice versa). I'd probably try to utilize the flexabilty (but it's all dependant on the other players in the team). If you want to put them at one position and leave them - then it's probably second If you choose, center, they will probably age out of it and need to go to a corner eventually If you choose short, the same, and you might find that shortstop with 80 range and 80 arm. But, ideally, you want to play a player at the most difficult defensive position they can handle (or that isn't handled by a better defensive player on your team already) in order to maximize your offense,

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The_Offspring187 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 482	I would say CF and/or SS. Maybe if you dont have needs at both maybe make him a back up that bounces between those positions off the bench. I did this with a guy and he has solid ratings at 1B, 2B, SS, 3B and slightly decent ratings in LF and RF. Maybe your guy could be the same way but different positions than what I've used. My guy couldn't handle CF. You could have a real swiss army knife type player on your hands.