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#38518	08/21/2016 11:52:19 am		Ignore
Shyfire Joined: 06/23/2015 Posts: 135 Inactive	What do you think is the minimum range a player needs to play in the middle infield (2B and SS)? Is the range that your require correspond with the player's fielding skill (Less Range but Amazing Fielding, or No fielding scouting report but 20 range)?
#38522	08/21/2016 12:37:19 pm		Ignore
amalric7 Joined: 01/20/2016 Posts: 2237 New York Lancers V.4	I'd say Range has to be 16 minimum for both spots. You probably want the same in Fielding for both, although its less important at 2B (not you still want a positive fielding report, ideally). Arm is much more important for SS (13 min?), and not nearly as important at 2B (7 min?).
#38523	08/21/2016 12:51:26 pm		Ignore
MukilteoMike Joined: 08/09/2014 Posts: 3294 Inactive	Here's my basic minimum requirement formula for middle infielders: Fielding + Range must be > 28. Also, range and fielding must both be at least 12. I'm willing to fudge those if he's a great hitter.
#38526	08/21/2016 1:56:16 pm		Ignore
Rock777 Joined: 09/21/2014 Posts: 9596 Haverhill Halflings III.1	My minimums are: SS - 16 Range, 14 Fielding, 13 Arm 2B - 15 Range*, 14 Fielding, 12 Arm (max) * - I sometimes use a 12-13 Range power hitter to put in when offensive production is required, but really that isn't sufficient defense for 2B.
#38527	08/21/2016 2:21:44 pm		Ignore
Shyfire Joined: 06/23/2015 Posts: 135 Inactive	The main reason I ask this is because i'm debating what to do with Perez in my Minors. Initally i had planned for him to play 2B. He has Amazing fielding but a 13 range. From what i'v gathered from this thread is that 15 is where you want to be unless said player is an offensive powerhouse (which I don't see him being). Where else do you think Perez would fit in?
#38529	08/21/2016 2:38:08 pm		Ignore
Rock777 Joined: 09/21/2014 Posts: 9596 Haverhill Halflings III.1	Tough build. I don't like having to deal with guys like that. 2B might still be his best position, but I would consider a 13 Range a bit of a liability. 3B is also an option, although his Arm is pretty weak for 3B. Still might be less of a liability on 3B.
#38530	08/21/2016 2:39:49 pm		Ignore
Seca Joined: 05/05/2014 Posts: 5199 Waterloo Dinosaurs Legends	If you could "partner" Perez with a very high range SS, it would make him more attractive at 2B. Hard to guarantee that. I would likely view him as a 3B, tho what I look for in arm at 3B may be less than others seek.
#38532	08/21/2016 3:04:47 pm		Ignore
Shyfire Joined: 06/23/2015 Posts: 135 Inactive	I agree rock his build is a little tricky. His arm to too weak for my taste to play 3B as well as the OF and C. His fielding would be wasted at 1B (and on top of that I already have my future 1B in Ledesma). Thinking your your suggestion Seca, My current SS (and longterm) has 18 range and is 25. However buy the time Perez Gets to the call Roughly 5 seasons will have passed and Toyota will be 30. Taking all this into consideration I guess i'll keep him at 2B for the time being and at the very worst be could be a decent backup. Thanks everyone for your help!
#38534	08/21/2016 3:18:11 pm		Ignore
MukilteoMike Joined: 08/09/2014 Posts: 3294 Inactive	His offense is probably going to be lacking, so second and short are the best spots for him. Depending on how your roster continues to develop, I'd consider trying to get him the lower case qualifications for second, short and third and plug him in wherever you end up needing him. The likely result will be utility reserve.
#38580	08/22/2016 8:35:47 am		Ignore
wuggla Joined: 05/10/2013 Posts: 1059 Colorado Springs Vultures VI.28	mine for 2B is 14 range 10 arm for SS 14 range 13 arm i love a good deffence so both must be outsanding feilders

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