best approach?

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newcar13

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best approach?

PostTue Apr 13, 2021 9:32 am

First time playing ATG 8, NL Only...100 cap....
Should I concentrate on pitching vs hitting? Or, what is the best approach for this type of league for a first time player?
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Re: best approach?

PostTue Apr 13, 2021 6:08 pm

Pitching is definitely an easier place to start. There are plenty of expensive, good starters that are similar in performance. If you grab 4 with good endurance and a decent relief pitcher, you can concentrate the rest of your money on hitters.

Then shape the hitters around your ballpark. There's a lot more to think about on the hitting side. It's hard to describe but you will get a sense of what works as you play the game.
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Re: best approach?

PostTue Apr 13, 2021 9:57 pm

I usually use 30-40% of my salary cap on pitching....but I've seen good teams with more and less spent on pitching.
Since it is NL only, I'm guessing that there is not a DH. If that is correct, your sp will get pulled for pinch hitters more often, so you might want to spend a little more on RP and look for a reasonable pinch hitting backup somewhere.
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Re: best approach?

PostTue Apr 13, 2021 10:09 pm

DH leagues are definitely easier to manage due to less uncertainty with the AI for pitching changes, pinch runners, pinch hitters, fielding switches, etc
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Re: best approach?

PostTue Apr 13, 2021 11:16 pm

So hard to give generic advice that really means anything. I would take a look at succesful teams on the Barnstormers page.

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