Drafting strategy for starting pitchers

gord · 07-02-2009, 01:58 PM

When looking to draft starting pitchers, is it better to take the guy with the higher potential with only two pitches, knowing that he probably won't learn another one and will only be suitable for the bullpen once he makes the majors, or the guy with the lower potential but already throws three or four pitches?

It seems that in my feeder leagues, the best pitchers only throw two types so my bullpen is awesome but I'm struggling to bring along guys that will end up in my rotation.

What strategy, if any, do you guys use?

jasonn29tn14 · 07-02-2009, 02:09 PM

I've been putting my best 2 pitch pitchers in the starting rotation in the minors. I don't know if it will help them develope more pitches - but it couldn't hurt. I'm still in my first season so I haven't seen any results just yet.

bababui · 07-02-2009, 02:12 PM

In my experience, quality of pitches usually trumps real/potential ratings. I also prefer high endurance and especially the ability to hold runners as the AI is merciless in stealing on you.

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gord Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 328 Thanks: 32 Thanked 36x in 16 posts	Drafting strategy for starting pitchers When looking to draft starting pitchers, is it better to take the guy with the higher potential with only two pitches, knowing that he probably won't learn another one and will only be suitable for the bullpen once he makes the majors, or the guy with the lower potential but already throws three or four pitches? It seems that in my feeder leagues, the best pitchers only throw two types so my bullpen is awesome but I'm struggling to bring along guys that will end up in my rotation. What strategy, if any, do you guys use?

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07-02-2009, 02:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
jasonn29tn14 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 290 Thanks: 180 Thanked 15x in 9 posts	I've been putting my best 2 pitch pitchers in the starting rotation in the minors. I don't know if it will help them develope more pitches - but it couldn't hurt. I'm still in my first season so I haven't seen any results just yet.