Rank : Power, Hitting, or Speed? Which combo?

Dolphinfan · August 2016

For everyone that has all legends and primes please stop reading because you don't have this problem. I don't care how you got them. For the average player I'm confused.

I have 3 of's to choose from. all 3 1/2 stars:

7 4 3
5 5 5
3 9 6

Which do I start? Is Power better than hitting? Any help is appreciated.

astrosbaseball2016 · August 2016

I always preferred hitting. I'd go with the 7 4 guy hands down.

nexxus6 · August 2016

Dee Gordon at 9-1-9 performes better than an 8-2-6. Just saying. High hit is better than power

ariusvideo · August 2016

I honestly think it depends on what the rest of your line-up looks like. If you have a bunch of 6-3; 7-4; 8-2 guys in your line-up and no power hitters, then it's good to have at least one or two guys who can take it out of the park for you. In a vacuum I'd also select the 7-4-3 guy, but I'd also suggest looking back at your line-up and seeing if you have enough good hitters scattered throughout to where you could afford to loose a little BA from someone who could take it yard for you from time to time. I'd also prefer to go with someone a little more hitting than a 3-9 guy (pref at least a 5-9), but depending on what level you are currently at (i.e., Intermediate, Advanced, Semi-Pro), a 3-9 guy might serve you quite well (again, if you "need" the power).

YohYdoUcry · August 2016

Definitlry hitting. Gordon, Revere, and Escobar all are at 9 hitting and are some of the most reliable hitters out there.

23mightymouse · August 2016

I prefer balance. If you have power already, add the hitter. If you have good hitters in the lineup, add power. I dont think speed is that big of a factor, as long as you adjust how often you steal. Balance.

Nick307 · August 2016

The simple answer is hitting, because a good hitter, like Gordon or Revere will hit at any level of competition. As you advance further in the game, guys with 3 and 4 hitting can't hit a lick so it doesn't really matter what their power rating is. But it's true, you have to have some power or you just end up with a bunch of hits and no runs. I like to have a rabbit like Gordon or Revere that can get on and steal a base, but eventually you need a guy to drive them in.

Let me guess...first guy is Piscotty, last guy is Jay Bruce. Not sure who the 5 5 5 guy is.

Slappinsingles · August 2016

I just got Lorenzo Cain (9 5 9) about 300 games ago, and subbed him in for Michael Brantley (9 5 6). After 300 games Cain was batting 40 points lower and had an overall 96 points lower OPS. I have now switched back to Brantley. I figured the speed would help his OPS a little and their average should be around the same, but I never figured there would be such a drop off considering they have the same hit and power.

Dolphinfan · August 2016

Nick307 wrote: »

The simple answer is hitting, because a good hitter, like Gordon or Revere will hit at any level of competition. As you advance further in the game, guys with 3 and 4 hitting can't hit a lick so it doesn't really matter what their power rating is. But it's true, you have to have some power or you just end up with a bunch of hits and no runs. I like to have a rabbit like Gordon or Revere that can get on and steal a base, but eventually you need a guy to drive them in.

Let me guess...first guy is Piscotty, last guy is Jay Bruce. Not sure who the 5 5 5 guy is.

A garcia an of I don't know but 5 5 5

ariusvideo · August 2016

Slappinsingles wrote: »

I just got Lorenzo Cain (9 5 9) about 300 games ago, and subbed him in for Michael Brantley (9 5 6). After 300 games Cain was batting 40 points lower and had an overall 96 points lower OPS. I have now switched back to Brantley. I figured the speed would help his OPS a little and their average should be around the same, but I never figured there would be such a drop off considering they have the same hit and power.

How has Brantley been since you put him back in? Did you advance any levels between those 300 games? I wonder if pitching/level of competition might have affected the difference between the two players with the same hit rating.

ariusvideo · August 2016

Dolphinfan wrote: »

A garcia an of I don't know but 5 5 5

I think he was asking who the players in question were. He's guessing (and now I'm curious) if they were:

7 4 3 = Stephen Piscotty?
5 5 5 = ??? (Are you saying A. Garcia)?
3 9 6 = Jay Bruce?

Superapids135 · August 2016

It's hard to compare players at different levels (after upgrading or moving up a level) because your competition is diff. I've had similar issues with a 6-9 being way way better than a 7-8 and simply benched my 7-8. Also have multiple L 6-9 (x3) and 1 R 6-9 and one 6-9 has a war double of the others. I think u need a larger sample size

Insertteamhere · August 2016

nexxus6 wrote: »

Dee Gordon at 9-1-9 performes better than an 8-2-6. Just saying. High hit is better than power

This simple statement is the best imho. Go with high batting average (check the STATS tab for this) BUT also take slugging into account. Because a home run every third at bat is better than a single every 2/3 at bats. Generally though, I go with the highest hitting number.

Superapids135 · August 2016

Hitting is primo. I play an B 8-2-9 over L-7-8-3 but it's OF

If I had a 7-6 and 6-8 I would take the 6-8 but otherwise always do the higher hit imo

Oakland Rivercats · August 2016

Slappinsingles wrote: »

I just got Lorenzo Cain (9 5 9) about 300 games ago, and subbed him in for Michael Brantley (9 5 6). After 300 games Cain was batting 40 points lower and had an overall 96 points lower OPS. I have now switched back to Brantley. I figured the speed would help his OPS a little and their average should be around the same, but I never figured there would be such a drop off considering they have the same hit and power.

Due to the overwelming amount of RHP lefty Brantley vs righty Cain means Brantley's your guy. I'd take Cain if i had some 9 hitting lefties in the line up, but Brantley otherwise.

Superapids135 · August 2016

Always take the B or L over a R. I've taken a L 7-6 over a R 8-5. I think the L or B really helps

Rank : Power, Hitting, or Speed? Which combo?

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