Two way players never pitch if primarily hitters

dward1 · 03-04-2021, 09:50 AM

I have seen SP who occasionally DH but I've also seen players primarily set as a DH and never come into the game to pitch for years and years despite having 4/5 star talent as reliever and look clearly to be the best arm available at all times

Rain King · 03-04-2021, 11:27 AM

I don't think there is currently logic to pull a two-way player who is already in the game onto the mound.

So, the only time it might happen is if they have a day off for some reason (and maybe that doesn't end up happening because they are likely listed as tired).

I'm honestly not sure how a real-life team would use a player like this either, there isn't really precedent that I am aware of.

dward1 · 03-05-2021, 07:55 PM

yes I understand that sort of, but it seems pretty clear if you had a guy who had say Aroldis Chapman stuff you'd simply bring him in to close out games you were leading and he was the DH right? actually in my league that could cause problems as teams play with just 10 or 11 position players so it might not be the worst decision. but it's still bad as some teams have awful bullpens but never use what looks to be elite talent

03-04-2021, 09:50 AM	#1
dward1 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 929	Two way players never pitch if primarily hitters I have seen SP who occasionally DH but I've also seen players primarily set as a DH and never come into the game to pitch for years and years despite having 4/5 star talent as reliever and look clearly to be the best arm available at all times __________________ My Dynasty: Moving Upstate And Down a League in the United States Baseball League, a pro/rel global universe

03-05-2021, 07:55 PM	#3
dward1 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 929	yes I understand that sort of, but it seems pretty clear if you had a guy who had say Aroldis Chapman stuff you'd simply bring him in to close out games you were leading and he was the DH right? actually in my league that could cause problems as teams play with just 10 or 11 position players so it might not be the worst decision. but it's still bad as some teams have awful bullpens but never use what looks to be elite talent __________________ My Dynasty: Moving Upstate And Down a League in the United States Baseball League, a pro/rel global universe

03-04-2021, 11:27 AM	#2
Rain King Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,047 Infractions: 1/1 (1)	I don't think there is currently logic to pull a two-way player who is already in the game onto the mound. So, the only time it might happen is if they have a day off for some reason (and maybe that doesn't end up happening because they are likely listed as tired). I'm honestly not sure how a real-life team would use a player like this either, there isn't really precedent that I am aware of.