Stats Only Question

Hosierbgc · 08-06-2015, 06:59 PM

First time posting!! I've been following these forums for years and have learned so much over the years! I started playing Stats Only for the first time and i totally love it, i find myself becoming overwhelmed with all the information, I often find myself losing track of all the players i'm looking after and trying to decide to sign, release trade etc. what methods do you use to organize your information so you can refer back to it, any software or just good old excel?!? I appreciate any help that can be provided

battists · 08-06-2015, 07:28 PM

So, what sorts of information are you having trouble keeping track of? I play stats only, but I don't seem to have the problem you're having.

Thunder · 08-06-2015, 07:54 PM

I'm playing "Stats mostly" (we need a name for this) and I get it.
Steve, you're just worrying about one team, right? If you have six, it's a handful.

I just use excel. I have columns with their options left, salary, Team control situation (Auto-1, Auto-2, Arb-1, etc.) and potential ratings (that's what I still have, POT skills from 2-8). If you have no ratings at all, I imagine OPS+ or WAR from the prior season might be in order.

battists · 08-06-2015, 08:31 PM

Yes, I am just worried about one team. However, I guess what confused me is this: the things you mentioned are a struggle to keep track of whether you use stats only or not, aren't they?

Thunder · 08-07-2015, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by battists

Yes, I am just worried about one team. However, I guess what confused me is this: the things you mentioned are a struggle to keep track of whether you use stats only or not, aren't they?

Good point and yes. I have a locker room sized dry erase board I used to use for OOTP. As much geeky fun as that was, excel is more practical.

TribeFanInNC · 08-07-2015, 01:30 PM

So what I do is replace much of the inane useless information in my brain such as:
1) my niece's and nephew's birthdays
2) my cell phone number
3) my anniversary date
4) the placement of my wallet and keys
5) how to get to the place I'm currently driving to
etc....

with the useful knowledge such as how my AA #3 SP did against lefties last year.

Try that.

saturn2187 · 08-07-2015, 01:48 PM

Wow. I would do really well at that; I'm already doing that.

Hosierbgc · 08-08-2015, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by battists

So, what sorts of information are you having trouble keeping track of? I play stats only, but I don't seem to have the problem you're having.

I manage one team in a 24 team fictional league i created with full minors and feeder leagues, i guess my issue is the amount of stats to go over to field competitive teams, looking for that young free agent to sign or scout players for upcoming drafts... I'm looking for methods of easier player stat tracking, and how does everyone equate the college & high school stats to potential major league success?? any tips or advice would help i love the league i've created but I want to create a more time consuming immersive experience that i've read about in other posts.

08-06-2015, 06:59 PM	#1
Hosierbgc Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 5	Stats Only Question First time posting!! I've been following these forums for years and have learned so much over the years! I started playing Stats Only for the first time and i totally love it, i find myself becoming overwhelmed with all the information, I often find myself losing track of all the players i'm looking after and trying to decide to sign, release trade etc. what methods do you use to organize your information so you can refer back to it, any software or just good old excel?!? I appreciate any help that can be provided

08-06-2015, 07:28 PM	#2
battists Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,506	So, what sorts of information are you having trouble keeping track of? I play stats only, but I don't seem to have the problem you're having. __________________ Come check out my dynasty report, Funky Times!

08-06-2015, 08:31 PM	#4
battists Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,506	Yes, I am just worried about one team. However, I guess what confused me is this: the things you mentioned are a struggle to keep track of whether you use stats only or not, aren't they? __________________ Come check out my dynasty report, Funky Times!

08-06-2015, 07:54 PM	#3
Thunder Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,865	I'm playing "Stats mostly" (we need a name for this) and I get it. Steve, you're just worrying about one team, right? If you have six, it's a handful. I just use excel. I have columns with their options left, salary, Team control situation (Auto-1, Auto-2, Arb-1, etc.) and potential ratings (that's what I still have, POT skills from 2-8). If you have no ratings at all, I imagine OPS+ or WAR from the prior season might be in order. __________________ I like Stats Mostly

08-07-2015, 01:30 PM	#6
TribeFanInNC Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,019	So what I do is replace much of the inane useless information in my brain such as: 1) my niece's and nephew's birthdays 2) my cell phone number 3) my anniversary date 4) the placement of my wallet and keys 5) how to get to the place I'm currently driving to etc.... with the useful knowledge such as how my AA #3 SP did against lefties last year. Try that.

08-07-2015, 01:48 PM	#7
saturn2187 All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 525	Wow. I would do really well at that; I'm already doing that.