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Originally Posted by Raidergoo
SuggestionCatchers should have a handle pitchers rating.
ReasonThere is a heated debate on what, if any, ability a catcher has on handling a pitching staff. Baseball Prospectus Baseball Between the Numbers did a good job showing that there is no such skill that can be statistically observed. Yet, it is accepted as part of the common wisdom of baseball men that such a thing exists. To square these two observed facts, use the handle pitcher rating of a catcher to modify the morale levels of the pitching staff. A catcher with a good rating will not irritate the pitchers, but one with a low rating will annoy and displease the staff to the point of distraction or even revolt.
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I TT'd this last season and Markus shot it down.
Being in the school that believes Jason Varitek is more valuable than his offensive #s because of how he calls a game and studies tape and information on his opponents, I believe pitchers should get modified bonuses or negatives based upon a Catcher's ability to call a game.