I am trying to figure out why my hitting has really fallen off from last year in my Parks' League team. The only change that would seem to have affected the players is the Bench Coach change.

1. Does the Bench Coach affect hitting?
2. If so, should I really see this noticeable of a difference with a ten point swing in the Bench Coach's hitting knowledge ability?

Thank you in advance.

Helop

To be clear, coaches only affect development, not in-game performance.  But the bench coach at the ML level has very little to do with development.  He's more the decision-maker when the manager gets tossed.

Thank you. I didn't understand that.

Then I have no clue how a guy can vary this much:

Season	Fran	Level	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1	MEM	ML	135	543	125	177	38	6	33	103	50	93	54	7	.326	.381	.600	.981
2	MEM	ML	81	339	52	80	16	2	13	44	18	67	24	5	.236	.279	.410	.689
Career	Totals	ML	216	882	177	257	54	8	46	147	68	160	78	12	.291	.342	.527	.869

And he is only one example, though he is the most extreme.

Someone help me to understand this fluctuation then.

Posted by mhulshult on 9/30/2011 1:03:00 PM (view original):
To be clear, coaches only affect development, not in-game performance.  But the bench coach at the ML level has very little to do with development.  He's more the decision-maker when the manager gets tossed.

Is this confirmed? Toils think that a HC would have a effect on hitters.. what's the point in even signing a good HC if you have all veterans?

Toils= you'd
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Posted by willsauve on 9/30/2011 2:03:00 PM (view original):

Posted by mhulshult on 9/30/2011 1:03:00 PM (view original):
To be clear, coaches only affect development, not in-game performance.  But the bench coach at the ML level has very little to do with development.  He's more the decision-maker when the manager gets tossed.

Is this confirmed? Toils think that a HC would have a effect on hitters.. what's the point in even signing a good HC if you have all veterans?

To keep skills from regressing.

I've had the same issue with the below player.  After averaging 45 homers and roughly 120rbis in the last 4 seasons he has experienced a significant drop off in numbers at only age 29?????

Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Willie Tracy

Bump...no one can give me an explanation?

He was hitting way above his head last year.  It was the first season of the league, and half had to be new owners (right?), so I imagine there was some trying to figure out the game and lesser pitchers were trotted out there.  I'd also expect a better second half.

Thank you. That makes a lot of sense.

So if the coaches dont have an effect on in-game performance..

What does the 1B, 3B, BC, BU coaches have an effect on?

1b and 3b affect baserunning skills development/regression, BC affects skill development/regression across the board, but to a smaller extent.  I can only assume that the BU coach's ratings affect the pitching development/regression of your bullpen pitchers

From the help...

"The big league level requires 7 coaches and each minor league level requires 3 coaches. The fielding instructor is a roving coach that impacts player development at each level. Bench coaches at the minor league level play a role in all facets of player development. Pitching coaches and bullpen coaches impact pitcher ratings. Hitting coaches, 1B coaches and 3B coaches impact hitting and baserunning ratings."

If I have 2 or more pending offers for a specific coach, say AA Hitting Coach, if one signs with my squad, does the other offer automatically become void?

Yes