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  • thelegitgoat
    Rookie
    • Mar 2012
    • 281

    #1

    When to call up prospect

    What rating does the contact for a player have to be before you call them up. And whats average contact for mlb player 50?

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  • jcar0725
    "ADAPT OR DIE"
    • Aug 2010
    • 3818

    #2
    Re: When to call up prospect

    Originally posted by thelegitgoat
    What rating does the contact for a player have to be before you call them up. And whats average contact for mlb player 50?

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    It's kind of a loaded question as there is no real answer. How is the prospect performing in the minors? That matters regardless of his contact rating. How are his defensive ratings for the position he would be playing?

    I'm not sure what the average Contact rating is, but some of the best hitters for average in the game have contact ratings of 75 or higher.
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    • countryboy
      Growing pains
      • Sep 2003
      • 52706

      #3
      Re: When to call up prospect

      I don't have a set standard on when to call up a prospect. I don't pay a whole lot of attention to ratings. If he's performing well in the minors then I'll move him along from level to level to see how he does. Perform well at AAA level in previous season then he'll likely crack the 40 man roster for next year to attend spring training. Even if he dominated in AA, then he may get a look in ST.

      Its more of performance plus is there a spot for him to be on the major league roster, or at least the 40-man roster. Its more feel and an "educated" guess more than a thought out unwavering scientic equation.

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      • Ghost Of The Year
        Life's been good so far.
        • Mar 2014
        • 6351

        #4
        Re: When to call up prospect

        If I have a need for that prospects position because of injury or trade and his spot is on queue as next man up in my 40-man, then I bring him up regardless of his ratings. I just make sure I actually use him and don't let his ratings atrophy sitting on the bench doing nothing but shelling peanuts.
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        • mattynokes
          Pro
          • Mar 2004
          • 975

          #5
          Re: When to call up prospect

          I call mine up whenever I think they can improve my major league club and hold their own in the majors (positive WAR). As stated, I won't call them up unless they're in a "starting" role. I'm not going to call them up to play once a week or be in a mopup role.

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