[Dark Horse]

Game Strategy

Pinch Hitter depth chart
o based on game situations
o vs. L, vs. R

Moves must be based on depth chart
o OOTP should check depth chart before taking a player out. If there is no one left in the depth chart at a position, the current player can’t be taken out (with injuries being the obvious exception)

Separate Steals into Steal Second, Steal Third and Steal Home
o IRL aggression is different based on game situations. For instance, if a man is on first with no out, it’s alright to try to steal second. But, the rule has always been, not to be the first out at third base. So, even the best base stealers rarely attempt.

Add pitch around, intentional walks, and favor L/R split to individual game strategies for pitchers
o IRL your better pitchers (aces, closers) don’t pitch around players as much as the other pitchers on the staff
o You can have a lefty or righty specialist that you would want a high favor L/R split, but your best pitchers don’t get pulled because of this.

For pitchers - a do not replace until tired or lost lead option
o Pre-Tony LaRussa, teams would bring in their “bullpen ace” in the 7th or 8th and finish the game. Currently, I can add the role of middle reliever to my top reliever, but OOTP treats him like a regular MR, sometimes he’ll only face one batter. I want to be able to pitch him two or three innings, if necessary

For batters – a do not take out in double switch option

For batters – a do not take out for pinch runner option