Easiest/Hardest to use players

[weagle]

In my franchise modes, I'm always looking for new players. Even though some players have similar ratings, I've found that they can play very differently (batting stance, delivery, etc.). Everyone just list some players they've had success and failures with. For me:

Hitters: Longoria and Pedroia have by far been my favorite players to use. Both are good all around players and it's easy to get the bat on the ball with them. On the other hand, I hit below .200 with Kendrys Morales and had to trade him because I was so ineffective with him.

Pitchers: Outside of the obvious aces (Verlander, Halladay, Price), my favorite pitcher is Shaun Marcum. His circle change is probably the most unhittable pitch I've seen in the game.

What about everyone else?

[blkbrnrvr]

I've only been playing with the Braves, so I can't speak for any struggles with players outside of Atlanta, but right now I'm struggling with a couple of guys in particular, one of whom is quite surprising.

During spring training, McCann just couldn't miss. I think he wound up with 13 homers during that month, which left me thinking that I might end up hitting 50 with him during the season. At this rate, I'll be lucky to get him to 15. I'm approaching the end of May, and he's only hit two homers. He's hovering around .275, which I can deal with, but now his power ratings have taken a hit as a result of this homer drought.

Mike Minor is also getting his brains knocked out every start, which makes him look even worse when compared to Hudson, Hanson, Beachy and Delgado, all of whom have ERAs in the 2.00-3.25 range. Off the top of my head, Minor is like 1-5 with an ERA approaching 6.00. I'd like to call Jurrjens back up to take his spot, but I'm trying to keep my roster as true to life as possible.

Kimbrel, on the other hand, has yet to give up an earned run, Bourn and Prado keep hovering around .330-.340, and Pastornicky, who just came off of the 15 day DL, is keeping his average above .300 as well.

[SodaPopinski]

Feliz.

I'm so nasty with him that now when I use another pitcher I get thrown off my game and find it tough adjusting. I've thrown a zillion CG shutouts with him, countless one hitters and even a few no-no's and perfect games.

[hllback23]

It weird how with some players hitting is easy, even when they are not superstars. Victor Martinez for example went on a tear in my franchise in 12 games: .425 7HR and 21RBIs. It just happens this way sometimes. Also started a franchise with Marlins and I am just having problems hitting with Ramirez

[Neitmrh15]

In 2k11 I had a hard time hitting with Neil Walker and Michael Young.

In 2k12 I've been running a franchise with the Mets, and had a hard time with Daniel Murphy. Ended up trading him for Jason Kipnis which has been much better.

[funnyfiggy]

I smash with Longoria and Justin Upton. As far as pitchers go, I love me some Aroldis Chapman. When I'm pitching with him, he is basically unhittable.

[ThatZachGuy]

Quote: Originally Posted by SodaPopinski

Feliz. I'm so nasty with him that now when I use another pitcher I get thrown off my game and find it tough adjusting. I've thrown a zillion CG shutouts with him, countless one hitters and even a few no-no's and perfect games.

I guess it's easy to throw numerous CG shutouts, no-no's, and perfect games when you probably play on the easiest level. Why not try to actually challenge yourself?

[stcardinal]

Pablo Sandoval from the Giants. He's a hitting machine for me. Batting over .500.

[TheNumber35]

Other than the obvious choices for me (Prince and Miggy) I've been raking in my franchise with Brennan Boesch and Andy Dirks.

In terms of pitchers, I love me some Jacob Turner. He won the 5th starter spot in Spring Training and he's been just plain filthy all season long...sub 3 ERA on mkharsh's sliders, which is quite impressive considering Porcello's is around 5.5 lol.

[DonkeyJote]

Quote: Originally Posted by blkbrnrvr

I've only been playing with the Braves, so I can't speak for any struggles with players outside of Atlanta, but right now I'm struggling with a couple of guys in particular, one of whom is quite surprising. During spring training, McCann just couldn't miss. I think he wound up with 13 homers during that month, which left me thinking that I might end up hitting 50 with him during the season. At this rate, I'll be lucky to get him to 15. I'm approaching the end of May, and he's only hit two homers. He's hovering around .275, which I can deal with, but now his power ratings have taken a hit as a result of this homer drought. Mike Minor is also getting his brains knocked out every start, which makes him look even worse when compared to Hudson, Hanson, Beachy and Delgado, all of whom have ERAs in the 2.00-3.25 range. Off the top of my head, Minor is like 1-5 with an ERA approaching 6.00. I'd like to call Jurrjens back up to take his spot, but I'm trying to keep my roster as true to life as possible. Kimbrel, on the other hand, has yet to give up an earned run, Bourn and Prado keep hovering around .330-.340, and Pastornicky, who just came off of the 15 day DL, is keeping his average above .300 as well.

I didn't play spring training, but I've been absolutely raking with McCann. 25 games in, he's hitting .462 with 6 hr and 20 rbi. He's my #3 hitter now. And I've actually been doing great with Minor - he leads my team in era and innings pitched, and is third in WHIP. Christian Martinez, for whatever reason, has been very good for me too. The only downside is 4 of the 7 hits he's given up have been for extra bases.