Indianapolis Indians Baseball (Pit AAA) | PS4

[Bigsheen]

I have been wanting to actually do this for quite a few iterations of the game and this year I think im going to actually try it. Redsrulenc's Louisville Bats dynasty was excellent and pretty much what i want to do as well.

Now ive never done a AAA franchise before so you'll have to bare with me.

Roster: OSFM OD 2.0
Sliders: TNK's Realism Sliders

Hitting Diff: Dynamic (Subject to change)
Hitting Interface: Timing

Pitching Diff: Dynamic (I like the pitching dynamic setting better than hitting so ill probably stick with this)
Pitching Interface: Meter

Lineups/Rotations: Manual
40-Man Roster: Auto
Roster Moves: Auto
Scouting: Auto
Waivers: Auto
Drafting: Auto
Inj. Management: Auto
Management: Auto
Trades: Auto
Free Agency: Auto
Contracts: Auto

Now because we all know that the Show can do some whacky things in Franchise mode, so if there is ever anything I see happening that (IMO) doesnt look right, I'll probably make some adjustments.

As you can see, I have the CPU in charge of everything except lineups and rotations. This scares me because again we all know the CPU does some weird stuff throughout years of a franchise, but we shall see.

I'm going to use the thread to update on series, players stats, promotions/demotions, etc. I for whatever reason find this more interesting than doing a Major League team because when you are successful with these players in AAA, you will see them get called up and see how they do on their own. I dont know about the rest of you, but I love the idea.

Some of you might have read my Wake Forest NCAA Baseball dynasty, and if you have you know it was really inconsistently updated. Im not going to make any promises with this either as it is summer and other obligations come before video games, but i really like this already and love my PS4 along with the Show since it is my only game so no NCAA football to take over this
summer

***If there is anyone that has done a AAA franchise before that has any helpful tips to make it more realistic, Id more than appreciate the help.

With that... Welcome!

[Bigsheen]

Indianapolis Indians (AAA) Opening Day 2014
#	PITCHERS	POS	B/T	AGE	HT	WT	SALARY
76	Jameson Taillon	SP	R/R	22	6'5	245	90K
58	Brandon Cumpton	SP	R/R	25	6'2	220	580K
49	Jeff Locke	SP	L/L	26	6'0	185	500K
35	Vance Worley	SP	R/R	26	6/2	230	500K
65	Casey Sadler	SP	R/R	23	6'4	215	70K
46	Phil Irwin	SP	R/R	27	6'3	210	500K
32	Bryan Morris	RP	L/R	26	6'3	225	500K
44	Josh Kinney	RP	R/R	35	6'0	220	500K
61	Cody Eppley	RP	R/R	28	6'5	205	500K
39	Andy Oliver	RP	L/L	26	6'3	215	500K
43	Daniel Schlereth	RP	L/L	27	6'0	210	500K
53	Duke Welker	RP	L/R	28	6'7	240	500K
#	CATCHERS	POS	B/T	AGE	HT	WT	SALARY
26	Tony Sanchez	C	R/R	25	5'11	225	500K
28	Omir Santos	C	R/R	32	6'0	215	500K
#	INFIELDERS	POS	B/T	AGE	HT	WT	SALARY
57	Andrew Lambo	1B	L/L	25	6'3	225	560K
6	Matt Hague	1B	R/R	28	6'3	220	500K
2	Robert Andino	2B	R/R	29	6'0	195	500K
7	Michael Martinez	2B	S/R	31	5'9	175	500K
5	Brent Morel	3B	R/R	26	6'2	225	500K
15	Chase d'Arnaud	IF	R/R	27	6'1	205	60K
10	Blake Davis	SS	L/R	30	5'11	170	50K
#	OUTFIELDERS	POS	B/T	AGE	HT	WT	SALARY
14	Jaff Decker	LF	L/L	24	5'10	190	500K
27	Chris Dickerson	CF	L/L	31	6'4	230	500K
25	Gregory Polanco	RF	L/L	22	6'4	220	90K

[Bigsheen]

Indianapolis Indians Depth Chart - 2014

• Catcher
• Tony Sanchez
• Omir Santos

• First Base
• Andrew Lambo (vs. RHP)
• Matt Hague (vs. LHP)

• Second Base
• Robert Andino
• Michael Martinez

• Third Base
• Brent Morel
• Michael Martinez

• Shortstop
• Chase d'Arnaud
• Blake Davis

• Left Field
• Jaff Decker
• Chase d'Arnaud
• Michael Martinez

• Center Field
• Chris Dickerson
• Chase d'Arnaud
• Michael Martinez

• Right Field
• Gregory Polanco
• Chase d'Arnaud
• Michael Martinez

• Starting Pitcher
• Brandon Cumpton
• Jameson Taillon
• Jeff Locke
• Vance Worley
• Phil Irwin
• Casey Sadler

• Relief Pitcher
• Andy Oliver
• Duke Welker
• Josh Kinney
• Daniel Schlereth
• Cody Eppley

• Closer
• Bryan Morris

• Designated Hitter
• Matt Hague (vs. RHP)
• Omir Santos (vs, LHP)

[redsrulenc]

Ahh and you start with one of my Louisville division rivals none-the-less! Haha

Thanks for the shout out and I'm glad it inspired you. I'm back at my minor league games again, this time taking things a step further going with single-A in my latest project .

You'll for sure have my follow and support in this minor league journey.

[Bigsheen]

Game One

Indianapolis Indians at Columbus Clippers
Apr 3, 2014	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extras	R	H	E
Indianapolis (0-1)	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0		1	7	3
Columbus (1-0)	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	7	0
W: S. Barnes (1-0) L: D. Welker (0-1)

Indianapolis dropped their Opening Day game 2-1 to the Columbus Clippers in extra innings.

The Indians were held at bay by starter Clipper starter Shawn Marcum who would go 6.1 innings surrendering just four hits while allowing one earned run and striking out four.

The visitors scored their only run of the game on an Andrew Lambo home run in the top of the seventh inning which then chased Marcum out of the game with the score tied 1-1.

It would go into the 10th inning still tied at 1-1. The Indians would threaten in the top half but could not cross the plate. However, the Clippers would start the bottom half with a leadoff double. Down to two outs, George Kottaras would line a ball into the right-center gap sealing the Indians fate.

Starter Brandon Cumpton went five strong innings allowing one earned run on four hits while striking out five and walking two.

Game Two

Indianapolis Indians at Columbus Clippers
Apr 4, 2014	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Indianapolis (1-1)	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0	3	10	1
Columbus (1-1)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
W: J. Locke (1-0) L: F. Herrmann (0-1) S: B. Morris (1)

The Indians were led by starter Jeff Locke who took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and would come away with a 3-0 victory.

In the fifth inning, Brent Morel and Jaff Decker hit back-to-back singles. Robert Andino would bunt them over to put both in scoring position. A wild pitch would score Morel while Chase d’Arnaud would hit a sac fly to center, scoring Decker and giving the Indians the 2-0 lead.

With Locke still spinning a gem, he got an insurance run from Morel who poked a ball just over the right field fence for a solo home run, making it 3-0 Indianapolis.

Bryan Morris would come in an shut the door in the final inning to secure the win for his first save of the season.

Locke went eight innings fanning five while only allowing one hit. Pacing the offense was Morel who was 3 for 4, scoring twice along with his dinger. Decker also went 3 for 4 while Gregory Polanco went 2 for 4.


Jeff Locke


Brent Morel along with everyone else watching his home run fly

[lilbiggio]

I will follow this, I like the premise you brought up about how the players can get called up and you can kind of celebrate that you got the job done for them.

Is it possible to be relegated to AA through CPU control or are you planning on any intervention at some point if the CPU never causes an issue? The flip of your idea would be equally interesting too. Roster spots in the minors are never a solid lock and you got a world of options since you're not running a MLB team where the 40 man roster is pretty much set for the year.

[KHarmo88]

Definitely following this.... the prequel to my franchise haha!

[Bigsheen]

Quote: Originally Posted by redsrulenc

Ahh and you start with one of my Louisville division rivals none-the-less! Haha Thanks for the shout out and I'm glad it inspired you. I'm back at my minor league games again, this time taking things a step further going with single-A in my latest project . You'll for sure have my follow and support in this minor league journey.

Thanks! I saw your Myrtle Beach one, and i love the idea. Myrtle Beach is hands down my favorite place ive been on vacation so that will make me feel like im there...kinda lol

Quote: Originally Posted by lilbiggio

I will follow this, I like the premise you brought up about how the players can get called up and you can kind of celebrate that you got the job done for them. Is it possible to be relegated to AA through CPU control or are you planning on any intervention at some point if the CPU never causes an issue? The flip of your idea would be equally interesting too. Roster spots in the minors are never a solid lock and you got a world of options since you're not running a MLB team where the 40 man roster is pretty much set for the year.

I will definitely take over if i feel something is not right. Although even through the first couple of days, the CPU is already making moves. Ill let it ride a little and see how far it takes things, but im up to let it be the "leader" for a little.