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Old 12-16-2008, 06:28 PM   #36 (permalink)
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Suggestion

Provide separate ratings for a player's ability to steal second, third, and home.


Reason

Some players have a special ability to steal third (or home -- think of Jackie Robinson). This kind of rating system could differentiate those special players from all the rest. In addition, it might seem realistic when a slow-footed player steals second. It happens every once in a while. But these same players should really not attempt to steal third (or home). The steal rating for third (or home) should, theoretically, keep these attempts to a bare minimum.


Priority

Low.

NOTE: We have to rely on the AI being "smart" enough not to send these slow-footed runners in the first place. That's part of the equation, too.
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