Players changing defensive positions HELP!!!

Lenon Honor · 12-16-2007, 09:42 PM

I just aquired CF Greg Golson. He is 22 years old and has potential at 78 out of 80 max. He is a stud offensively and defensively. I wanted to ask you guys what you though about his defensive experience.

He has a Range of 82. Error of 84. And Outfield arm of 76. Max defensive rating is 80 so obviouslly this guy is a gold glove waiting to happen. He only has experience at CF though and I wanted to know what you guys though about me changing him to LF. Do you think he could make the adjustment? Would this ruin him? What is your experience in this type of situation? Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Starshadow · 12-16-2007, 10:45 PM

He could definitely play LF (or RF), but will suffer when you first move him there until he picks up experience. If possible, have put him in the minors to play the position so that you do not have to suffer through his initial rough patch. Eventually his rating at LF will be higher than his rating at CF, however.

Lenon Honor · 12-16-2007, 10:52 PM

I can send him to the minors for a while. How long would you recomend?

Starshadow · 12-16-2007, 10:55 PM

10-15 games, maybe? Long enough for him to pick up 10-20 rating points in LF, at least. But that's strictly my opinion.

If he's a good player already, it may be worth just sticking him in the lineup and living with the results, however.

Lenon Honor · 12-17-2007, 02:35 AM

I think I will plug him right in. I am in a tight division race and I need his bat in a major way. here is another question. Which OF position sees the most amount of ball hit their way? Does anyone have a statistical brakdown on this? Would be interesting to see. Thanks.

Kelric · 12-17-2007, 10:02 AM

I don't have the statistical breakdown, but one would think centerfielders get to the most balls. Ever notice how somewhat slow guys get stuck in the corner outfield spots? Center is for the speedsters who can control the gaps. More important to have a good defensive CFer than a good defensive LFer.

12-16-2007, 09:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lenon Honor Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Players changing defensive positions HELP!!! I just aquired CF Greg Golson. He is 22 years old and has potential at 78 out of 80 max. He is a stud offensively and defensively. I wanted to ask you guys what you though about his defensive experience. He has a Range of 82. Error of 84. And Outfield arm of 76. Max defensive rating is 80 so obviouslly this guy is a gold glove waiting to happen. He only has experience at CF though and I wanted to know what you guys though about me changing him to LF. Do you think he could make the adjustment? Would this ruin him? What is your experience in this type of situation? Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

12-17-2007, 10:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,983 Thanks: 7 Thanked 46x in 36 posts	I don't have the statistical breakdown, but one would think centerfielders get to the most balls. Ever notice how somewhat slow guys get stuck in the corner outfield spots? Center is for the speedsters who can control the gaps. More important to have a good defensive CFer than a good defensive LFer. __________________ Former Co-Commish and owner of the Boston Red Sox, 1783-1144, .609%, of the defunct Overlords Baseball League (1930-48). 17 Division wins, 9 ALCS wins, 5 World Series wins.

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12-16-2007, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Starshadow Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 316 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	He could definitely play LF (or RF), but will suffer when you first move him there until he picks up experience. If possible, have put him in the minors to play the position so that you do not have to suffer through his initial rough patch. Eventually his rating at LF will be higher than his rating at CF, however.

12-16-2007, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lenon Honor Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	I can send him to the minors for a while. How long would you recomend?

12-16-2007, 10:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Starshadow Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 316 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	10-15 games, maybe? Long enough for him to pick up 10-20 rating points in LF, at least. But that's strictly my opinion. If he's a good player already, it may be worth just sticking him in the lineup and living with the results, however.

12-17-2007, 02:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lenon Honor Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	I think I will plug him right in. I am in a tight division race and I need his bat in a major way. here is another question. Which OF position sees the most amount of ball hit their way? Does anyone have a statistical brakdown on this? Would be interesting to see. Thanks.