Posted by kcden on 3/15/2011 10:46:00 PM (view original):
Both of those examples were 22 YO IFA's... Bud Ramirez was a drafted college SR; I think Ramirez will hit low to mid-70's splits, mid to high 80's control, maybe 80, 70, 45, 45 pitches

Posted by a_ersberg on 3/15/2011 7:06:00 PM (view original):
What determines off-season development?  Does it have anything to do with the coaches at the particular level? 

Here's one of my guys that I found to be "most similar".

Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Tyrone Harrelson

Your guy has much better make-up but I still think 70+ splits aren't possible for a 23 y/o in the low/mid 50s.

Since your guy was drafted #1 overall, I'll assume the guy who drafted him did his homework, and his potential was pretty good.  Here's my compe, 2 seasons in for a guy I drafted #3 overall.  He showed pretty strong gains from his first ST to his 2nd ST, and decent gains again when ST wrapped up a week ago.

http://whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerProfile.aspx?pid=3656030

Historical improvements combined w/ my original $16 mil college scouting projection tells me he's going to improve about 15-20 points in control & vL, perhaps a little more vR.

W/o knowing his true projections, I think its very possible he could settle into the 70ish range on his splits when all is said and done.

Posted by MikeT23 on 3/16/2011 11:45:00 AM (view original):

Here's one of my guys that I found to be "most similar".

Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Tyrone Harrelson

Your guy has much better make-up but I still think 70+ splits aren't possible for a 23 y/o in the low/mid 50s.

Posted by taz21 on 3/16/2011 12:51:00 PM (view original):

Since your guy was drafted #1 overall, I'll assume the guy who drafted him did his homework, and his potential was pretty good.  Here's my compe, 2 seasons in for a guy I drafted #3 overall.  He showed pretty strong gains from his first ST to his 2nd ST, and decent gains again when ST wrapped up a week ago.

http://whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerProfile.aspx?pid=3656030

Historical improvements combined w/ my original $16 mil college scouting projection tells me he's going to improve about 15-20 points in control & vL, perhaps a little more vR.

W/o knowing his true projections, I think its very possible he could settle into the 70ish range on his splits when all is said and done.

Posted by tomhighway on 3/16/2011 11:57:00 PM (view original):

Posted by MikeT23 on 3/16/2011 11:45:00 AM (view original):

Here's one of my guys that I found to be "most similar".

Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Tyrone Harrelson

Your guy has much better make-up but I still think 70+ splits aren't possible for a 23 y/o in the low/mid 50s.

I agree with you, I just hope good coaching and training will help enough to make him at least GOOD.