Official MLB 17 : Road to the Show Thread

[underdog13]

Quote: Originally Posted by Qb

Going to start up my annual let's see if I stick with this one RTTS. My last attempt was as a more top of the order SS/2B, so I'm going a different direction this year. With forced position changes, I'm going to start out as a catcher with 1B as a secondary. I can only assume catcher will get tedious after a while and I'll welcome a chance to play less D and focus more on hitting. Made my guy a little bigger this time, 6-3 210, and he swings lefty. Profile is good raw power and strong arm with the potential to be a plus bat. By the time I did all the creation stuff and equipment, I only did the scouting showcase. IIRC, I was scouted 40 CON 60 POW 55 FLD 70THR 30 SPD. Next up are the showcase games. At this point I'm leaning towards college, as I'd prefer to come out a little older and hopefully better. You get a slight attribute bump by going to school, right?

You get more training points

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[Qb]

Played through April in Altoona, had quite a few days off due to catching; I wish I would DH occasionally. The bat is starting to heat up with a triple-slash of around 300/400/450; not much power yet, but I socked a few doubles of late. Still looking for that first HR.

[Qb]

In mid-May with Altoona, now playing 3rd base. Made a few nice diving stops & throws with showtime, but not too much action at the hot corner. The position change hasn't slowed down my bat, hitting something like 330/400/550 with 4 HR & 19 RBI. Dynamic difficulty has ramped up to HOF+ so let's see if I cool off as it warms up...

I noticed Cervelli went down with a 1-2 month injury (it's sooo rrrreaallll haa), so the timing of my switch from behind the dish doesn't make too much sense. By rating, I'm neck & neck with Chris Stewart for #3 in the org -- with us being very different types of players, obviously. On the other hand, the Pirates aren't terribly deep at 3B either. If it's my choice what position I play, I'm not sure what I'll pick. Games go quicker at 3B, but I miss calling a game for the young Pirates prospects.

[timisone]

I did a closer for my RTTS, in my second year I went from triple A to double A. That's after I had a great first year. Ugh so frustrating. They didn't use me till the 6 or 7 game. Wish I didn't pick a closer, but I have played all of the games so far so no going back. Weird thing was at end of season 1, it sound like I was going get a call for the majors. Damn you stinking Seattle. Think my stats were 29 saves in triple A with under 3 era.

[Mbunn1993]

Who needs pitching in RTTS when you have SIX leading silver sluggers in your lineup? A couple weeks past the trade deadline after we acquired Eric Thames, and we just keep on rollin.

1-5, 7 are leading silver sluggers (I am Dane Marshall). Add in the fact Kris Davis was an All-Star for us and had 105 rbi for us last year, though not having as great a year this year.

Another cool storyline that has developed this season with this is the fact that the Red Sox have 5 leading gold glovers in Holt, Andrelton Simmons, Benintendi, Pillar, Betts

[DunMeClip]

Anyone know if 1 year deals, long-term deals, agreement to much lower pay during arbitration matter? Can the AI possibly see the extra money in the team budget and get better players/talent in the offseason?

Also, has anyone experienced a top player in their lineup actually re-sign with the team when their free agency comes around? They always seem to sign with another team not even 2-3 days after the season ends.

[Cdiplayer]

Currently playing through a RTTS with the Drillers. In my first year through mid July I'm hitting 254 with 8 homers and 33 RBIs. I am leading the team with 16 doubles as well. I was hitting 280. at the end of the first half but I've been in a slump recently. I've hit 3 home runs in the last 3 games, but beyond that I can't catch a break.

[forme95]

If you don't post a secondary position, will that stop the manager from moving you to a different position? I currently have 2 players, one is a power hitter Jim Thome type 3B and my other is a contact speedy CF'er. If I don't give them secondary positions, will they stay in those positions?