Do out of position penalties apply to pitchers?

[tessl]

For example using an RP as a SP or CP etc. I've always thought there was no penalty but now I'm wondering if there might be a reduction is attributes.

Not penalties for defense but for pitching.

[countryboy]

Out of position penalties do not apply to pitchers. SP can be RP or CP and not sustain any drop in their attributes. Same goes for RP/CP to SP.

[tessl]

Out of position penalties do not apply to pitchers. SP can be RP or CP and not sustain any drop in their attributes. Same goes for RP/CP to SP.

Thanks for the reply. That's what I've always thought. Not to challenge you but do you have a source for that?

What made me curious was I acquired a RP Cade Smith whose attributes indicate he should be the best closer in the game and he is a disaster. That made me wonder whether he suffered from being used as a closer.

[countryboy]

Thanks for the reply. That's what I've always thought. Not to challenge you but do you have a source for that?

What made me curious was I acquired a RP Cade Smith whose attributes indicate he should be the best closer in the game and he is a disaster. That made me wonder whether he suffered from being used as a closer.

The devs themselves.

[jcar0725]

Thanks for the reply. That's what I've always thought. Not to challenge you but do you have a source for that?

What made me curious was I acquired a RP Cade Smith whose attributes indicate he should be the best closer in the game and he is a disaster. That made me wonder whether he suffered from being used as a closer.

Keep in mind that the game is designed to have players not always play well, so its not always predictable. Or not play well for a couple months and then suddenly heat up. I've seen this happen quite often.

[tessl]

Keep in mind that the game is designed to have players not always play well, so its not always predictable. Or not play well for a couple months and then suddenly heat up. I've seen this happen quite often.

I'm aware of that.

[Ghost Of The Year]

I wouldnt mind seeing the SP RP and closer designation go away and AI Logic start relying on the Stamina attribute to decides a teams rotation and bullpen.

[Ghost Of The Year]

Also, I dont believe a relief pitcher starting a game or a starter relieving is "out of position."

[tessl]

Also, I dont believe a relief pitcher starting a game or a starter relieving is "out of position."

I agree but there is a position penalty for position players and the game does divide pitchers into 3 categories. Another question is whether a LF gets a penalty for playing CF or RF. IRL there are some pitchers who put up great numbers as setup men but can't make it as closers.

[tessl]

Also, I dont believe a relief pitcher starting a game or a starter relieving is "out of position."

Perhaps but starters and relievers have different routines prior to pitching. The game doesn't replicate that but starting pitchers have a routine for each day after a start leading up to the next start which is different from relief pitchers.