MLB The Show 17 - Behind the Scenes "Playing Out of Position" Changes

[tessl]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bobhead

Well in this scenario, based on SCEA's new system, Myers would simply not have 3B as an official secondary position in The Show. Then he'd have the 1B -> 3B transition penalty which would accomplish the lesser skill level you are looking for. Maybe they can differentiate between positions a player can be placed at (eg: Myers at third) and actual secondary positions where the player is actually comfortable.

I didn't see that in Russell's post. How many games does a player have to play at a position for it to be a secondary position vs out of position?

[tessl]

Quote: Originally Posted by Caulfield

The thing is playing more games in and of itself doesnt make you better at a position. Somebody like SS/3B Jonathan Villar (11 games at 2B) should be able to play 2B better and be higher rated than someone like, say, 1B/3B Matt Carpenter (40 games at 2B). Also, when the community creates historical (or even OSFM) roster, I dont know if a formula could translate well. But still, it would at least be something worth the dev's brainstorming to see if its feasible.

I understand what you are saying regarding Villar and Carpenter. Carpenter is a competent 2B but Villar can probably play it better. I would automatically give a SS the other infield positions - not catcher - as secondary. Regarding Myers the reason he only played one game at 3B is because the manager doesn't think he can play 3B.

I don't want to get started with OSFM because people get offended and that isn't my intention. I will simply say the developers should not program the game based upon the impact on third party rosters. There is a reason there is a live roster update every week.

[sydrogerdavid]

For the record, Matt Carpenter has played 188 games at second base. I'm not sure how he'd compare to Villar, but don't sell him short.

[Caulfield]

Quote: Originally Posted by sydrogerdavid

For the record, Matt Carpenter has played 188 games at second base. I'm not sure how he'd compare to Villar, but don't sell him short.

I probably should have clarified the 40 games I was referring to was in 2016.

[gamer052001]

Has anyone heard any rumors on editing a pitcher's secondary position for '17?

[Caulfield]

Quote: Originally Posted by gamer052001

Has anyone heard any rumors on editing a pitcher's secondary position for '17?

rumours - yes
confirmation - no
expectation - no
but then, when they made it possible for lefty shortstop, I wasnt expecting that either