I haven't quite figured out how some elements of progression work. If I have a young prospect with "A" or "B" potential, I assume that at some point they will be good enough to play in the majors and maybe be a star. However, I don't want to rush an 18-year old kid out there in the big leagues, even if his OVR is higher than my 35 year old veteran. But then I got to wondering...
Is there any adverse effect to "rushing" a prospect out into the majors before he hits his "peak". If I throw a 19-year old pitcher with loads of talent and an "A" potential onto Safeco field against the Yankees, will it have no real effect on his progression? In other words, if he gets jacked up and finishes with a horrible record and an ERA over 8.00, will he not progress as much, or possibly regress? Is statistical performance a factor in progression?
Also, how much does team success figure into progression? Would a player fare better playing for a winning AAA team or for a losing MLB team? I can see justification for that in the sense that winning brings about confidence (and we all know baseball is all about confidence).
Can anyone tell me the advantages/disadvantages to leaving a prospect in the minors for a couple of years? (In game terms, not reality where I know maturity and confidence play a significant role).
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