A Defensive RANGE attribute would be brilliant.

[jkry2121]

Re: A Defensive RANGE attribute would be brilliant.

Defense needs an overhaul but so does hitting so :shrugs:

[KCowse]

Re: A Defensive RANGE attribute would be brilliant.

Fielding ratings are too broad to really show diversity in the different positions. Each position requires a different skill set and each of those skills need to be rated in order to emulate the player's ability properly. For example with 1b, one of the most important skills is the ability to scoop and would like to see ratings for the following categories under a 1b:

Scoop ability
Hands: basically an error rating
Range toward second base
Diving ability
Ability to field the bunt
Ability to catch a foul ball:
-in front of
-over the shoulder
Speed:
In the field
On the base path
Situational awareness rating: (Basically baseball IQ in baseball specific scenarios. Would be something good for the CPU fielders not being so perfect all the time.)

Building that type of breakdown based on position would really go a long way to adding diversity.

That seems like a great way to lead into "learning" new positions as well. Something more time consuming and meaningful than selecting a new secondary.


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