Broken Bat - Help: Learning a new position

Forum >> Help >> Learning a new position

Post ID	Date & Time	Game Date	Function

#7143	04/05/2014 7:11:16 am
Tv4IE Joined: 10/22/2013 Posts: 95 Inactive	Just wondering if their is any difference in learning speed wise: playing a new position as a full time starter in the majors or learning a new position in the minors?

#7149	04/06/2014 2:34:17 am
Den Duston Joined: 01/15/2014 Posts: 161 Inactive	interesting question. UP

#7188	04/11/2014 10:57:14 am
admin Joined: 01/27/2010 Posts: 4985 Administrator	Yes If you have a minor leaguer playing a specific position, he will gain position experience at a moderate rate. If you have a big leaguer playing a position everyday, then he will gain position experience at a higher rate. If he is only playing that position as a backup / platoon player, he will gain position experience at a lower rate. Steve

#7416	05/01/2014 4:43:21 pm
buffmckagan Joined: 12/22/2013 Posts: 651 Scranton Bears Legends	Would it be beneficial to have your players learn several positions or just specialize in one or two?

#7422	05/01/2014 8:19:59 pm
admin Joined: 01/27/2010 Posts: 4985 Administrator	Big league experience trumps all. Would it be beneficial to have your players learn several positions or just specialize in one or two? It really depends on your team needs. Most players will probably only play one or two positions when they get to the big leagues. But its also nice to have a utility man. Steve

#7440	05/02/2014 3:24:22 pm
buffmckagan Joined: 12/22/2013 Posts: 651 Scranton Bears Legends	So what you're saying is keep most of the players limited to one or two positions, but it is nice to have a utility guy?

#7441	05/02/2014 4:33:25 pm
admin Joined: 01/27/2010 Posts: 4985 Administrator	Well, most players aren’t suited for playing every position – because of limited range, arm strength, fielding, throwing hand or something else. Find the positions that they are good fits for and that you may eventually need to fill and train them up at those position(s). Like in real baseball, some players will have a good bat, but lousy defensive skills across the board. If you’ve already got a DH, then you may want to plug them in at less demanding defensive positions (ie. first base, corner outfielder). Steve