Ever had a pitcher who should have been a dominate closer but just wasn't? I give you:
Player Profile: Keury Krick - Hardball Dynasty Baseball | WhatIfSports
Krick's ratings suggest he should be a dominate closer. Recently moved him to closer role. Results: 2 saves, 4 blown saves in his first 6 save opportunities plus a L when coming in with the game tied. 8.31 ERA in those 7 games. Defensively I have 7 out of 8 position players with above average range and/or glove so poor defense is not to blame. My 2 catchers have pitch calling of 88 and 89 so poor pitch calling is not to blame. I have Colorado has home field but 2 blown saves and the L were in opponent's neutral parks.
I know some will say it is just small sample size. However, in my 152+ seasons of this game I have seen some Ps do really well in the closer's role while similar rated Ps in similar situations totally suck at closing. Why is that? Could it be related to makeup rating? Doubtful because Krick has a 91 makeup rating but still sucks at closing. Any other ideas/reasons why? I can't come up with any except this: I think there may be a hidden "rating" in the computer code for Ps that dictate whether or not a P will do well in the closer's role or will be a disaster when used as a closer. I know that sounds crazy but if that is not it, give me another good reason as to what is going on here.