[Cavicchi]

Quote: Originally Posted by Woodcutta

I agree that some players overall ratings are a tad off. That being said the way they play when simmed doesn't always go by their overall. Chapman is a 99 to start the season yet in my franchise he has a ERA over 5.00 and won't sniff 200 K's. Also, the problem posed by trying to rate Chapman is that when he is on he makes hitters look silly but he can have command issues at times. Looking at his individual breakdown, the ratings for Chapman aren't crazy. His velocity isn't even maxed out. Trout has been in the MVP race the entire year and will most likely win the Silver Slugger for his position. Harper is also having a good year and has hit more HR but Harper is supposed to have more power. In high school Harper had "extreme" power and has always been seen as having plus to plus-plus power while it has taken time for Trout to develop his power. 2011 was the first time Trout showed any signs he would hit more home runs than projected. Still, the ratings may need to be adjusted but you have that ability. Also, if there needs to be an adjustment made during the season (for online play) the roster update *should* take care of it.

I don't see why one needs to bring up high school stats when major league stats are available, and Trout has the advantage at this time in major league stats for home runs and slugging. So, no, I don't agree that Harper should be rated higher for power, at least not until I see him prove it at the major league level.