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LF or RF

PostPosted: Thu Feb 25, 2016 6:43 pm
by zzkev6
What is the most important position between LF and RF defensively speaking. If you had to have a 4 out there, which one would he hurt you the least in? I know arm strength is important especially in RF, but how important is it really in LF? Is a 4 range player that much worse than a 3 in either spot? Thanks for your opinions and feedback........

Re: LF or RF

PostPosted: Thu Feb 25, 2016 9:51 pm
by milleram
LF and RF are identical odds as far as Range ratings in Strat in terms of OPS allowed. (if both are 4, or any identical rating for that matter)--if one has a better arm put him in RF. As for a 4 they give up 24.3 in OPS (card chances) per game, a 3 gives up 13.5 OPS, a 2 gives up 6.3 OPS and a 1 zero.--(this assumes a 0 error rating) - (a 5 gives up 35.1 by the way)

The only difference defensively is throws to 3B when a runner is trying to take an extra base--generally the longest throw from the outfield on the diamond is from RF to 3B and the shortest from LF to 3B---the RF gets 2 added to his arm, and LF gets 2 subtracted from his arm on throws to 3B. (throws to 2b and Home are not altered).