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I have seen the argument that you need good range at cf because of all the balls that are not listed to a specific outfielder go to the cf. but those chances are already listed as a hit or an out so range should have no factor. now arm and errors should be a factor but wouldnt that mean you would rather have a 2(-3)E1 than a 1(0)E7?
to put it another way are we wasting precious dollars on the 1 cf's who dont hit enough to justify their cost

I'd rather have an 2(-3)E1.

If I'm not mistaken, SOM Online uses "outfield can rob homeruns" rule. In the CD Rom game, at least, this rule only applies in some stadiums. So, in SBC park, a 2 range won't be hurtful cause fielders can't tob homeruns in SBC park.

Of course, a 2 range still gives up the single whereas the 1 range grabs it for an out.

[quote:64f7bdc252="rgimbel"]I have seen the argument that you need good range at cf because of all the balls that are not listed to a specific outfielder go to the cf. but those chances are already listed as a hit or an out so range should have no factor. now arm and errors should be a factor but wouldnt that mean you would rather have a 2(-3)E1 than a 1(0)E7?
to put it another way are we wasting precious dollars on the 1 cf's who dont hit enough to justify their cost[/quote:64f7bdc252]

I think when I did the math, that about on about 3% of batters, you get a CF-X. RANGE DOES MATTER, as stated in that thread due to increased risk of hits and XBHs, however what rgimbel is saying holds water. I think CF range is SLIGHTLY overestimated by most of us.

My example is this - in the 2005 cards, Ken Griffey, Jr. will be an awesome CF despite being a "3", because his bat will make up for the range issue.

DEF = 3(-1)e4

OBL = 36.9
TBL = 46.7
HRL= 5.4 + 8 BPHR

OBR= 39.6
TBR= 57
HRR= 7.3 + 8 BPHR

I'll write his name in the 5th slot night in and night out, vs all comers.