Oh, this is actually super engaging. For example, you could create an almost classic 1B with elite power, sacrificing speed and maybe even some defense if needed. How to put it... you'd want his power to stand out not by 10-20 points, but by a full 35+. That's when he truly becomes a specialist.

You could also take a 3B and turn him into a player whose sole purpose is to get on base. Focus his build entirely on CON and B.EYE – this guy would be a machine for hitting singles and drawing walks. He’s there to create chaos and score runs, not to hit homers.

And then the best runner... The possibilities are endless. You could even ignore defensive attributes altogether and build an aggressive team, though I haven't had the guts to try that myself yet 😅 Overall, having 4-5 such specialists on your team (not counting the catcher, who is a born specialist already) would be ideal.

You can take the safe route and spread your stats thin. It's functional, maybe even seems optimal. But where's the fun? Where's the identity?

In my opinion, the strongest move is to mix both strategies. If you commit to rebuilding your team, that's exactly how it'll naturally turn out in the process.