What superstars switched to or from pitcher early in their career?

Sparrow · 11-01-2009, 11:24 AM

I'm doing a hands off sim from 1871 to present with recalc off. Other than changing a modifier in 1871 it has been completely hands off until in 1915 I looked up Babe Ruth and noticed he was a pitcher (with a 10-11 month injury). I switched him to an OF since I thought that wouldn't happen in the game with recalc off (left the injury).

This is the only scenario I would want to intervene and I was wondering if anyone knew a list of the stars who start as a pitcher and got moved to the other side of the ball or vice versa. Again only stars, I'll let Ankiel develop however he develops, but I don't want to lose some of the bigger names to the wrong side of the ball.

Thanks in advance.

Renner · 11-06-2009, 06:16 PM

Here's a list of players who converted from Pitchers to Hitters. The list has players included from outside of MLB (Japan, Latin America, etc):

Category:Converted from pitching - BR Bullpen

and from Hitters to Pitchers:

Category:Converted to pitching - BR Bullpen

Sparrow · 11-09-2009, 12:46 AM

This is perfect. Thank you!

11-01-2009, 11:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sparrow All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 779 Thanked 68x in 55 posts	What superstars switched to or from pitcher early in their career? I'm doing a hands off sim from 1871 to present with recalc off. Other than changing a modifier in 1871 it has been completely hands off until in 1915 I looked up Babe Ruth and noticed he was a pitcher (with a 10-11 month injury). I switched him to an OF since I thought that wouldn't happen in the game with recalc off (left the injury). This is the only scenario I would want to intervene and I was wondering if anyone knew a list of the stars who start as a pitcher and got moved to the other side of the ball or vice versa. Again only stars, I'll let Ankiel develop however he develops, but I don't want to lose some of the bigger names to the wrong side of the ball. Thanks in advance.

11-06-2009, 06:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Renner Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 388 Thanked 6x in 5 posts	Here's a list of players who converted from Pitchers to Hitters. The list has players included from outside of MLB (Japan, Latin America, etc): Category:Converted from pitching - BR Bullpen and from Hitters to Pitchers: Category:Converted to pitching - BR Bullpen __________________ I drink only distilled water, or rain water, and only pure-grain alcohol.

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11-09-2009, 12:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sparrow All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 779 Thanked 68x in 55 posts	This is perfect. Thank you!