* Lower Rated players you love & higher rated players you struggle with & dislike?

[bcarlson33]

- List some lower rated players that you love or seem to hit or play really well with (anyone below a gold)

- List any Gold or Diamond players you cannot seem to hit well with or not a fan of

- List your favorite gold or diamond players you play with

*A couple of my favorite Silver players that I hit very well with are 1B Eric Hosmer, 2B - Rougned Odor and 3B Jake Lamb

*The one gold player who I seem to struggle with is 3B Jose Ramirez

*My favorite diamond is Freddie Freeman as I can crush with him and always seems to come through. Just recently received my 2nd diamond in breakout Curtis Granderson and so far he is a doubles machine but small sample size.

Let me know your thoughts! Thanks!

Sorry if this has been posted before

[SigmundFraud]

Re: * Lower Rated players you love & higher rated players you struggle with & dislike

Neil Walker is probably my favorite player on the game. He's a staple in the middle of my lineup. Switch hitter who's more than serviceable against lefties and righties, and most days he's boosted on IE to have really good power numbers against righties.

I absolutely hate diamond breakout Griffey. He's really just not that good at anything but fielding. Doesn't mash righties or lefties. He's fast but not a very good base runner. He just seems to clog the lineup whenever I try and use him.

Steven Matz and James Paxton are awesome. Don't waste stubs on any other lefty.


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[bcarlson33]

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Neil Walker is probably my favorite player on the game. He's a staple in the middle of my lineup. Switch hitter who's more than serviceable against lefties and righties, and most days he's boosted on IE to have really good power numbers against righties.

I absolutely hate diamond breakout Griffey. He's really just not that good at anything but fielding. Doesn't mash righties or lefties. He's fast but not a very good base runner. He just seems to clog the lineup whenever I try and use him.

Steven Matz and James Paxton are awesome. Don't waste stubs on any other lefty.


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I don't have Neil walker but will look at him and his numbers.
I used matz a lot last year and liked him, not sure if I even have him this year...I will look at him. I totally agree with you on Paxton, he is one of my favorite pitchers.

[DenverZeppo]

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There's a left-handed rookie reliever card that is like bronze, but throws a breaking pitch that makes me feel like a two year old constantly...

I think it's Billy Wagner?

[SigmundFraud]

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I don't have Neil walker but will look at him and his numbers.

I used matz a lot last year and liked him, not sure if I even have him this year...I will look at him. I totally agree with you on Paxton, he is one of my favorite pitchers.

Matz is awesome because he throws a mid to high 90s sinker. I think it tops at 97. IMO a sinker is the toughest pitch to hit on the game, and having a left handed starter that can throw one that hard for 7+ innings gives people fits.

[truth72]

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I have a love hate relationship with Jason Kipnis. One game he's the best hitter in my lineup, the next I can't even hit a ball with him. I usually leave him in the lineup, but I've moved him out of the middle as of late.


I bought Daniel Murphy and I've been somewhat disappointed. I've played against him and he kills me everytime, yet I struggle with him.


I've always hit really well with Hosmer, he's a lower rated card. Doesn't have a ton of power, but singles back up the middle all day long.

[BigOscar]

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I pretty much only lower ranked players and have picked up some favourites along the way.

Rotation wise I go with Matz, Duffy, G.Richards, Rookie Archer and 85 Juan Marichel from the ticket store. All are great, Marichels screwball is just funny as no one seems to ever see it coming.

There are a ton of good relievers, but Rookie Wagner and Breakout Boxberger are probably my top picks.

At catcher I go with Breakou tMurphy from the ticket store. Technically a firstbaseman but more than capable behind the plate and he absolutely mashes

Jake Lamb is obvious, the guy is ridiculous. Also a big fan of Hanley Ramirez at first, IE almost always helps his hitting against righties and makes him a great all round hitter.

Blackmon was my favourite outfielder but somehow the upgrade has slowed me down with him? Breakout Bichette is pretty handy and I absolutely rake with all forms of Griffey. His diamond for me must be hitting over .600 in ranked games with about a homer a game.

Most disappointing diamond has probably been Arenado, who just doesn't have the power you'd expect. I've gotten off to a very rough start with Trout as well who's vision is much worse than you'd expect. I've only played a handful of games with him though so I'm sure I'll turn it around. Best diamond has been Nolan Ryan, who is completely unhittable

[bukktown]

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Playing a lot of diamond dynasty the last 2 years has turned me into a huge Carlos Beltran fan!

Pound for pound he is my favorite guy to hit with.

[yelch]

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Regular Brian Dozier is my favorite player, he is batting cleanup and is unstoppable. The one guy I can always count on. And he either hits homers or doubles.
And for catcher - Dale Murphy. The only one that can both hit and run. Used a regular bronze the whole time until I recently purchased his silver breakout version with tickets, still the same feeling with slight improvements. A great fit for the 8th spot.

[MetsFan16]

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I mash with Kyle "no not Corey" Seager. He crushes everything a righty throws and he'll even take a lefty deep once in a while.

Struggle a little with Nelson Cruz but he's still solid.

Couldn't hit a lick with Adrian Beltre so I ended up selling him.

Charlie Blackmon, Pollock and Murphy are all studs too.

The 93 OVR Griffey card is brutal


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[bcarlson33]

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I mash with Kyle "no not Corey" Seager. He crushes everything a righty throws and he'll even take a lefty deep once in a while.

Struggle a little with Nelson Cruz but he's still solid.

Couldn't hit a lick with Adrian Beltre so I ended up selling him.

Charlie Blackmon, Pollock and Murphy are all studs too.

The 93 OVR Griffey card is brutal


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I am trying for the Griffey diamond 92 or 93 but have heard multiple people say they struggle with him. Still going to try and get it as I'm close but curious to see.
I may buy Blackmon and pollock as I've pondered the idea before but never have as I have a strong outfield.

[Haansen]

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I got Carlos Correa for loyalty bonus so I have been playing him a lot, but I can't hit anything. I'm far below .200 with him.

Nelson Cruz is doing great clearing the bases

[milldaddy35]

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Andrew Bennetendi has been mashing for me, hitting .328 out of the leadoff spot with 4 HR through 12 games

[MetsFan16]

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I am trying for the Griffey diamond 92 or 93 but have heard multiple people say they struggle with him. Still going to try and get it as I'm close but curious to see.

I may buy Blackmon and pollock as I've pondered the idea before but never have as I have a strong outfield.

You need him for a Griffey Program mission


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[bcarlson33]

Re: * Lower Rated players you love & higher rated players you struggle with & dislike

You need him for a Griffey Program mission


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Still using Silver Griffey until I get the diamond 92 Griffey.
I bought Blackmon and first at bat he hit a homerun!
Also bought pollock and thinking about Cruz. Just opened a 10 pack bundle and pulled a Giancarlo Stanton which is similar to cruz just not as strong of an arm