BTTF 2018: MLB123746 (5 Viewers)

[Koya]

I skipped this 3 years ago too.

And then they let me in. See what happens????

 

[Eephus]

I skipped this 3 years ago too.

Michigan State is banned this year

 

[SoCalBroncoFan]

Can we start rolling?

 

[scoobus]

Can we start rolling?

4 spots left, it'd be better if you helped recruiting.

 

[SoCalBroncoFan]

4 spots left, it'd be better if you helped recruiting.

Anyone wanna join?

 

[oso diablo]

oh, and congrats scoobus! well done.

 

[scoobus]

Alright, we can start rolling I guess, HIGHEST roll goes first.

 

[scoobus]

DICE ROLLING FOR DRAFT ORDER:

https://www.rpglibrary.org/software/securedice/

Roll 1 D 1000 ONCE

Send results to wisruthroll at gmail dot com

HIGHEST NUMBER GOES FIRST THIS TIME

Make sure to include your name in the subject line

 

[scoobus]

Also, I don't have access to that e-mail, so Rodg/Oso/Eephus will need to verify.

 

[oso diablo]

Also, I don't have access to that e-mail, so Rodg/Oso/Eephus will need to verify.

i don't think i have access, either.

will kick things off with a stellar 120

 

[Super Nintendo Chalmers]

Not going to the last pick but not good:

Roll set 1
Die rolls: 302
Roll subtotal: 302
Roll total: 302

 

[Greco]

1d1000, rolled once.

Roll set 1
Die rolls: 785
Roll subtotal: 785
Roll total: 785

 

[the moops]

1d1000, rolled once.

Roll set 1
Die rolls: 848
Roll subtotal: 848
Roll total: 848

 

[scoobus]

Moops and Greco both had top 6 picks last year. <_<

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

In

1d1000, rolled once.

Roll set 1
Die rolls: 233
Roll subtotal: 233
Roll total: 233

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

Also, looking for a co-owner in the Serious Biz dynasty baseball league for those who aren't already in that. I'll front the league entry fee for at the least the first year but would split any winnings. Shoot me a PM if interested. 

 

[the moops]

Moops and Greco both had top 6 picks last year. <_<

I finished .500.

Greco 3 games under. 

 

[Greco]

Moops and Greco both had top 6 picks last year. <_<

Doesn't matter.  I'm still finishing sub .500

 

[Greco]

I finished .500.

Greco 3 games under. 

High 5.

Slap it high.

 

[Koya]

1d1000, rolled once.

Roll set 1
Die rolls: 944
Roll subtotal: 944
Roll total: 944

 

[scoobus]

1d1000, rolled once.

Roll set 1
Die rolls: 944
Roll subtotal: 944
Roll total: 944

Strong.

 

[HellToupee]

Roll set 1
Die rolls: 940
Roll subtotal: 940
Roll total: 940

 

[SoCalBroncoFan]

1d1000, rolled once.

Roll set 1
Die rolls: 944
Roll subtotal: 944
Roll total: 944

We are going lowest to highest, right? So if someone rolled a 1 they would go first. If someone rolled a1000 they would pick last, correct?

 

[Koya]

We are going lowest to highest, right? So if someone rolled a 1 they would go first. If someone rolled a1000 they would pick last, correct?

HIGHEST NUMBER GOES FIRST THIS TIME

 

[Frostillicus]

I've been really trying to say no to this, but god dammit I'm in.

 

[Frostillicus]

1d1000, rolled once.

Roll set 1
Die rolls: 715
Roll subtotal: 715
Roll total: 715

 

[scoobus]

Hmmm, lotta high rolls so far, maybe we should switch to lowest roll goes first...

 

[Frostillicus]

What are we doing with that weirdo japanese guy?

 

[scoobus]

What are we doing with that weirdo japanese guy?

Oh good question, never thought about that.  We could either say if you draft him you get both his hitter and pitcher players that eventually come out (assuming WIS separates them), or we could draft him as a hitter and pitcher separately.  I'd vote for option 1; he's like a super player.

 

[the moops]

Roll set 1
Die rolls: 940
Roll subtotal: 940
Roll total: 940

oh #### this guy

 

[the moops]

1d1000, rolled once.

Roll set 1
Die rolls: 944
Roll subtotal: 944
Roll total: 944

this one too

 

[SoCalBroncoFan]

Oh good question, never thought about that.  We could either say if you draft him you get both his hitter and pitcher players that eventually come out (assuming WIS separates them), or we could draft him as a hitter and pitcher separately.  I'd vote for option 1; he's like a super player.

I don’t know if it’s posdible to play someone as both a hitter and a pitcher in WIS. We knight gave to specify that whoever drafts him only gets him as a hitter or a pitcher. However, because we don’t play until after the season, you could wait and see how he performs and decide which you prefer. 

I do know that I am not a fan of having two instances of a player iat all. 

 

[scoobus]

I don’t know if it’s posdible to play someone as both a hitter and a pitcher in WIS. We knight gave to specify that whoever drafts him only gets him as a hitter or a pitcher. However, because we don’t play until after the season, you could wait and see how he performs and decide which you prefer. 

I do know that I am not a fan of having two instances of a player iat all. 

Why shouldn’t you be able to use him as both a hitter and a pitcher though? The Angels are.

 

[SoCalBroncoFan]

Why shouldn’t you be able to use him as both a hitter and a pitcher though? The Angels are.

I don’t think the sim is built for it. You can’t pitch position players, even if you just want to save innings, and you can’t pinch hit with pitchers. 

I have no problem with allowing it if the sim is built for it, I just don’t think it is. 

 

[scoobus]

I don’t think the sim is built for it. You can’t pitch position players, even if you just want to save innings, and you can’t pinch hit with pitchers. 

I have no problem with allowing it if the sim is built for it, I just don’t think it is. 

Yeah, I’m assuming WIS will have him as 2 separate players, a hitter and a pitcher. And I think if you draft him you should get both.

 

[rodg12]

All rolls that have been submitted so far are confirmed.

 

[rodg12]

Yeah, I’m assuming WIS will have him as 2 separate players, a hitter and a pitcher. And I think if you draft him you should get both.

Agreed.

 

[rodg12]

Well then <_<

RPG Library Secure Dice generated the following rolls for

1d1000, rolled once.

Roll set 1
Die rolls: 195
Roll subtotal: 195
Roll total: 195

 

[Koya]

Yeah, I’m assuming WIS will have him as 2 separate players, a hitter and a pitcher. And I think if you draft him you should get both.

This. 

 

[jfranco77]

Yeah, I’m assuming WIS will have him as 2 separate players, a hitter and a pitcher. And I think if you draft him you should get both.

I suspect this is a wrong assumption. WIS is likely to pick one, and you can only use him for that. Look at Babe Ruth 1918.

So, go Ohtani at your peril. My best guess is he'll be a P, but we may not know when we draft.

 

[jfranco77]

All pitchers are "graded" by the same metrics - I'd recommend you go to wis.com and sign up for one of their free leagues and you'll at least get some idea of what to expect and you can see the stats they use - but it's basically the raw stats that are most imp.

The way the sim works, as I understand it, is:

A pitch is made, and is judged by the stats of the pitcher vs. those of the batter:

1. Is it a ball or strike?

2. Does the player swing?

3. If no, see #1

4. If yes, do they make contact.

5. If they make contact, where does it go (groundball/fly, and to which position, or is it a HR)

6. That then ties into the defensive metric of where it's hit.

You can read this super nerdy explanation of how the sim works if you're so inclined. Even I don't understand most of it.

https://www.whatifsports.com/forums/Posts.aspx?topicID=457843&TopicsTimeframe=365

 

[jfranco77]

When drafting players, think Sabremetrics, slash numbers and NOT counting stats for hitters. (Except plate appearances, you need enough PA’s for a full season at each position.)

When it comes to pitching, starting pitching is more important than anything else in this game. (At least making sure you have enough quality innings to fill out a rotation) As for what to focus on, things this WHIP, .OAV, BB/9, K/9 and a low HR/9 rate are important. 

The sim doesn't care about runs and RBIs at all. Doesn't care about saves either. So, not to spotlight before we draft, but you're likely to see Andrew Miller as a top 10 reliever.

Strikeouts are somewhat meaningful (they help if your D is bad, but don't prevent hits). Similarly, hitter Ks don't matter that much. Stolen bases are much more useful if you have a good success rate.

Draft where guys will play in 2018, not where they're eligible in fantasy. (Dee Gordon probably won't help you at 2B in this format)

 

[jfranco77]

1d1000, rolled once.

Roll set 1
Die rolls: 415
Roll subtotal: 415
Roll total: 415

 

[scoobus]

I suspect this is a wrong assumption. WIS is likely to pick one, and you can only use him for that. Look at Babe Ruth 1918.

So, go Ohtani at your peril. My best guess is he'll be a P, but we may not know when we draft.

Even more fun, can’t wait to see where he’s drafted.

 

[Eephus]

Also, looking for a co-owner in the Serious Biz dynasty baseball league for those who aren't already in that. I'll front the league entry fee for at the least the first year but would split any winnings. Shoot me a PM if interested. 

bump

 

[jfranco77]

Even more fun, can’t wait to see where he’s drafted.

Now, if Sim Live is fixed by Oct. 2018, you might be able to use him both ways in Live. But I am not holding my breath.

 

[the moops]

Yeah, I’m assuming WIS will have him as 2 separate players, a hitter and a pitcher. And I think if you draft him you should get both.

I think if you should have to draft him as two separate players (pitcher and hitter), if WIS does in fact have him as 2 separate players.

 

[Bogart]

1d1000, rolled once.

Roll set 1
Die rolls: 189
Roll subtotal: 189
Roll total: 189

Can't decide if I am happy or sad.

 

[scoobus]

I think if you should have to draft him as two separate players (pitcher and hitter), if WIS does in fact have him as 2 separate players.

Why?

 

[the moops]

Why?

Because I like to disagree with you?