What do you think of this future closer ? Topic

trietnguyen
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Julio Baez and he's down at my HiA farm level. Sorry I don't know how to attach him to this post.
Stam 18 Ctrl 91 90/87 L/R 3 pitches 75/73/50. His make up is only 56. I have a 14 adv scout. Current ratings : 18, 63 64/64, 62/65/39. What's his potential ? He's only 19 years old, was a comp pick last year.
5/22/2012 9:17 PM
trietnguyen
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5/22/2012 9:18 PM
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Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Julio Baez

  Velocity is nice to have but if the dude already has splits in the 60s... should be solid. 
5/22/2012 9:21 PM
caesari
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My advice? Don't use him as a closer. 

Make him a SuA and maximize his innings.
5/22/2012 9:28 PM
trietnguyen
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Thanks but Would a makeup rating of only 56 be a problem ?
5/22/2012 9:37 PM
a_ersberg
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Dont skimp on pitching coaches.  I think makeup is more of an issue when recovering from injury. 
5/22/2012 9:42 PM
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Posted by caesari on 5/22/2012 9:28:00 PM (view original):
My advice? Don't use him as a closer. 

Make him a SuA and maximize his innings.

I (almost) never use a closer.  However in this case, I'd consider it.

I would hope his DUR (currently at 41) would go up... a lot, so you can use him regularly in either case.  My guess is he'll end quite effective, but give you limited innings.
5/23/2012 10:22 AM
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I looked at 4 of my bullpen guys.  Their durability #'s increased 8, 4, 4 and 0 from their first season until this.

Assume that Baez doesn't get to 50 points.  With only 19 pitches, then he is a limited innings guy.

He has the splits to be a great setup guy, but not the Durability.

Maybe 60 innings or so from the guy.

He's probably a closer, 20 pitch max.  You may not be able to use him two games in a row, however.
5/23/2012 3:10 PM (edited)
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yeah he looks like he'll be a pretty good 60 IP/year guy, maybe post an ERA ~ 3.50

he's somebody i'd like to use as a trade chip, you can buy something decent bc he is going to be a decidedly competent pro. but with so many effective RP's who can give 100+ IP you're not missing out on much by losing an arm with his STA/DUR w/o being dominant.

5/23/2012 11:19 AM (edited)
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He'll be good but limited. If I have a playoff team I want him because he'll be very useful in the playoffs. If I don't then I would trade him for somebody more useful during the season.
5/23/2012 10:58 AM
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Posted by deanod on 5/23/2012 10:50:00 AM (view original):

yeah he looks like he'll be a pretty good 60 IP/year guy, maybe post an ERA ~ 3.50

he's somebody i'd like to use as a trade chip, you can buy something decent bc he is going to be a decidedly competent pro, but with so many effective RP's who can give 100+ IP you're not missing out on much by losing an arm with his STA/DUR w/o being dominant.

+1, emphatically, to all the content in this post. 
5/23/2012 11:17 AM
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Looks like he will become an effective big leaguer.  I rarely use closers myself (cost too much for too little value) but may in this case if I didn't trade him.  Would make a nice solid SuB, who can chip in when the SuA is low on gas and needs a rest.  He won't be a SuA, too little stamina. 

Something similar to this guy of mine, who is a SuB for a strong team with two stud SuA's that occasionally need a day off.  Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Enrique Alfonseca
5/23/2012 11:45 AM
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