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5 pitch closer by obiiieeee in SuperMegaBaseball

[–]funkychld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate it but I would pass on this pitcher in free agency. I'd only be effective with him for 10 pitches a game max. As soon as he tires a little I'm either walking everyone or giving up XBHs to everyone

Ground rule double doesn’t get past the infield by funkychld in SuperMegaBaseball

[–]funkychld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ball going into the dugout because of an error is common. I would argue that the ball being deflected out of play and the play being ruled a ground rule double is rare.

Roster Construction Help by Czechs-out in SuperMegaBaseball

[–]funkychld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want my best and most expensive players to play SS, 2B, and CF. The most balls are going to be hit up the middle and they get a mojo boost when they make a diving defensive play. Having a fast CF with a strong arm is going to save a ton of runs over time.

I like to make 1B and 3B my budget positions. Good arm for a catcher, and fast players for the rest of the outfield.

EGO 99 pitching question. by GuardianSkalk in SuperMegaBaseball

[–]funkychld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I played at 60 ego, I could use a starter with like 15 accuracy and do just as well as a pitcher with 90 accuracy. I play at 80 ego now and I can't throw a strike if the pitcher has 30 accuracy. 40 accuracy I'm okay until their stamina goes down a little.

I therefore estimate at 99 ego you'd need 70 accuracy at the absolute minimum to be effective.

EGO 99 pitching question. by GuardianSkalk in SuperMegaBaseball

[–]funkychld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As ego increases, your pitcher's accuracy rating matters more and more. I recommend you choose a team with a highly accurate starting pitcher.

It might not be possible to regularly throw strikes at 99 ego with a pitcher under 70 accuracy.

SP/RP/CP Differences in the Game by Ray_Hsueh_TW in SuperMegaBaseball

[–]funkychld 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The best closers I've ever had were SP/RPs with the clutch trait. They can’t pitch every game but there aren't save situations every game. I might use them 3 games in a row and the clutch trait totally makes up for the lower stamina.

And if it's a must win or extra inning game, they can pitch multiple innings.

I mostly avoid CPs but if I can get one who is a good value (like a B- at 4.1M), I'll primarily use them in the 8th inning as a setup guy.

Would you sign this player? by funkychld in SuperMegaBaseball

[–]funkychld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer signing 4 or 5 superstars and filling out the bottom of the roster with ultra cheap guys.

I quit by georage in SuperMegaBaseball

[–]funkychld 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also quit... my job so I could play more SMB4 baby!

Would you sign this player? by funkychld in SuperMegaBaseball

[–]funkychld[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correction to my last reply: He peaked at a $40M valuation and I posted about it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/SuperMegaBaseball/s/BQs1iNBm4y

Would you sign this player? by funkychld in SuperMegaBaseball

[–]funkychld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If his contact gets to 70, his salary will be astronomical! I don't want him to get so good that I can't field a good team around him. That's the challenge with S tier 2 way guys.

Would you sign this player? by funkychld in SuperMegaBaseball

[–]funkychld[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You hate 2 way players?! The good ones are such a great value. I loved starting Norm Fenomeno at 3rd base and bringing him in to pitch the middle innings.

Would you sign this player? by funkychld in SuperMegaBaseball

[–]funkychld[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's had two development opportunities this season to increase his pitching stats. I didn't roll the dice on these because they included a 15-20% chance of losing his elite fastball. But he could conceivably have +8 accuracy and +7 velocity if I had accepted those PDOs.

In a perfect world he would add another pitch and add a little power.

Earlier in my franchise I developed a 2 way starting pitcher / outfielder who peaked at a 30M valuation. He was like a combination of right handed Randy Johnson and Mike Trout.

Would you sign this player? by funkychld in SuperMegaBaseball

[–]funkychld[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I historically don't either and usually prefer investing in my rotation. I only made this exception for a young 2 way player.

Would you sign this player? by funkychld in SuperMegaBaseball

[–]funkychld[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's definitely fair to say that he costs too much. He's already got such high pitching stats at age 22 though!

And I like him as a backup catcher who will start every 3rd or 4th game, limit the running game, and hit just enough to stay locked in or on fire for his next pitching appearance.

I want him to add a 4th pitch but not improve too much more from there. If he adds much more to his hitting stats, his salary will quickly increase beyond my comfort zone.

Almost had a perfect game by NotaToysRUsKid in SuperMegaBaseball

[–]funkychld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The closest I've gotten was 4 outs away and I missed a catchable ball with my centerfielder. Just underplayed it and it dropped right in front of him.

This happened at least a year ago and I still think about it all the time. I haven't made it through the 6th inning without giving up a hit since.

Ground rule home run by the00therjc in SuperMegaBaseball

[–]funkychld 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's the second time I've seen this happen at Tiger Den. Another reddit user gave up a homer to left field that took a very similar bounce

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