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Crunchtime
Joined: 05/23/2013
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I'm seeing guys with some fairly ludicrous stolen base numbers since I've been here. I was thinking that maybe pickoff attempts could be added, perhaps based off of a pitchers arm stat (which at current doesn't seem to function for anything)? Also, maybe a bonus to left handed pitchers?

Not certain what impact it would have on ERA but I don't think it would be much, given the successfulness would likely be quite low.

Updated Wednesday, January 15 2014 @ 11:27:15 am PST
crackit
Joined: 05/15/2013
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Now it may be different in other leagues but I thought it useful to have an example to illustrate the situation.

Numbers from my division after 50 games:
  • Most 88 SB 34 CS 72.1% success
  • Least 5 SB 4 CS 55.6% success
  • Div Ave 43 SB 23 CS 64.8% success

Over the 160 games season this roughly equates to:
  • Most 282 SB 109 CS 72.1% success
  • Least 26 SB 22 CS 55.6% success
  • Div Ave 140 SB 75 CS 64.8% success

Compared to 2013 MLB after 162 games:
  • Most 153 SB 32 CS 83% success (KC)
  • Least 35 SB 20 CS 87% success (DET)
  • MLB Ave 90 SB 37 CS 72% success

League leader Keith Sexton http://brokenbat.org/player/37214 is on schedule to complete 80% of his attempts which at the current rate would amount to 115 odd.

This is compared to 2013 MLB leader Jacoby Ellsbury (BOS now NYY) who completed 52.
Randy Bobandy
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Yeah I mean that is pretty ridiculous. It just DOES NOT happen. I honestly have no idea how it could be ironed out.

Catcher's arm comes in to play more, or translation of guys speed comes down, just don't know.

We'll see what Steve has to say but I doubt it's something he can change on the fly.

Maybe as Crunchtime says pickoffs are implemented. I'm also having guys getting hosed at third and home when they have no business trying to advance in the given situation. 2 outs trying to go first to third or second to home when the run means nothing?

Updated Thursday, January 16 2014 @ 11:36:47 am PST
Crunchtime
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http://brokenbat.org/player/53644 has 67 in 70 games. In 150 or so games, it's not real hard to figure out what this guy is on pace for.
Randy Bobandy
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possibru?


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