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ChaseB · 06-28-2015, 05:41 PM

We're wrapping up another week in the Diamond Dynasty universe, and the two packs released this weekend were the Small Ball and Silver Loaded Packs. I think fans have really taken to these packs as they seem to have fair value inside them, and they're affordable at 2.5K Stubs and 7.5K stubs. With that being said, it's time to look ahead once again and try to predict who might be getting a ratings boost Monday morning.

I'll be breaking the predictions into tiers based on my own confidence level (also apologies this is going up a bit later on Sunday than usual, had been out of town).

Ratings Boost Probability: High

-Albert Pujols - The power numbers are simply off the charts. He's gotten boosts in the recent past, but nobody will argue if he gets a major one tomorrow.

-Max Scherzer - He had the no-no last weekend, and he's been ready for a boost now for some time.

-Chris Sale - But if Scherzer has needed a boost, Sale has been in even bigger need of one. He's got 63 strikeouts in his last 36 innings pitched.

-Billy Burns - He's just having an awesome rookie campaign. The speed, the defense and the run production have been so good.

Read More - MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (6/28/15)

teebee · 06-28-2015, 06:50 PM

Maybe change the Blanton player model from Fat to Skinny as well

jake214 · 06-29-2015, 04:51 AM

how do you forget about Greinke? Best ERA in all of baseball and has not given up a run in 3 starts pretty sure he will be diamond and thats my prediction. GRRRR

Dylonus · 06-29-2015, 08:40 AM

Francisco Cervelli is still a 74 despite being very good defensively, clutch at the plate, and hitting over .300 - someone is going to have to explain to me why he's not getting boosted STILL.

MetsMania15 · 06-29-2015, 10:22 AM

I know he's gotten boosts in the past, but c'mon. Jacob deGrom has been filthy this season. His W-L record doesn't tell the whole story, same with Scherzer, but his line is still fantastic. 8-5 W-L with a 2.15 ERA, an even 100 Ks in 100.1 IP, a .208 OPP AVG, and a 0.93 WHIP! He has easily been one of the top pitchers in the MLB this year, and, if he continues this trend, will undoubtably be chosen to be a part of the NL All Star Team. He's often lost in the shadows of Matt Harvey, but in reality, he has performed better than The Dark Knight.

frasety · 06-29-2015, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dylonus


	Francisco Cervelli is still a 74 despite being very good defensively, clutch at the plate, and hitting over .300 - someone is going to have to explain to me why he's not getting boosted STILL.

But nobody will

rays1118 · 06-29-2015, 11:22 PM

forsythes defense is the only thing holding him back from being in the 80's and his defense is amazing irl

canuckle17 · 06-30-2015, 06:32 AM

Compare a created positional player who emphasizes speed, contact and glove to a created positional player who emphasizes strength, power and arm. Take note of all the attributes for both players. These attribute ratings will become the range for each attribute to design your created player in an authentic manner. This is the most fair and authentic method in player creation on MLB The Show.

If anyone would like to share the attributes for each type of player that would be very much appreciated. I only have MLB 12 and this experiment was from MLB 12. It worked out very well then. I'm just curious if the parameters are the same now as they were then. Each attribute ranged 0-60, and the total ranged 500-600.

Instead of just having just one created player (yourself) on your game, you might as well have a whole bunch of created players. Create players for your buddies or family members who also love the sport. Or come up with a list of fictitious characters you’ve conjured up. By doing this you’ll add so much depth and competitiveness to the game.

Make them from common baseball countries such as the United States, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, Japan, etc. Envision them playing Major League Baseball. What do they look like? Customize them with a specific height, weight, uniform number etc. Then assign each player his attributes using the range of the 2 types of players.

Once you have designed all your players (works well in an Excel spreadsheet) then create them on your MLB game. You could either leave each of them as a free agent and wait for MLB teams to sign them or assign them to a team yourself. Personally I prefer to assign every one of my created players to an MLB team. This ensures them of playing minor league baseball right away as they won’t quite be good enough to play in the show right away. They’ll develop in the minors and work their way up, just like real life. Scatter the players around Major League Baseball, and see them flourish and become the superstars of their new teams. You’ll probably feel a sense of accomplishment when these player begin making a name for themselves and making the all-star teams and winning awards and World Series titles.

06-28-2015, 05:41 PM	#1
ChaseB #BringBackFaceuary OVR: 40 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,475 Blog Entries: 17	MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (6/28/15) We're wrapping up another week in the Diamond Dynasty universe, and the two packs released this weekend were the Small Ball and Silver Loaded Packs. I think fans have really taken to these packs as they seem to have fair value inside them, and they're affordable at 2.5K Stubs and 7.5K stubs. With that being said, it's time to look ahead once again and try to predict who might be getting a ratings boost Monday morning. I'll be breaking the predictions into tiers based on my own confidence level (also apologies this is going up a bit later on Sunday than usual, had been out of town). Ratings Boost Probability: High -Albert Pujols - The power numbers are simply off the charts. He's gotten boosts in the recent past, but nobody will argue if he gets a major one tomorrow. -Max Scherzer - He had the no-no last weekend, and he's been ready for a boost now for some time. -Chris Sale - But if Scherzer has needed a boost, Sale has been in even bigger need of one. He's got 63 strikeouts in his last 36 innings pitched. -Billy Burns - He's just having an awesome rookie campaign. The speed, the defense and the run production have been so good. Read More - MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (6/28/15) Platform: PS3 / PS Vita / PS4

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06-28-2015, 06:50 PM	#2
teebee Rookie OVR: 17 Join Date: Feb 2003 Blog Entries: 4	Maybe change the Blanton player model from Fat to Skinny as well

06-29-2015, 04:51 AM	#3
jake214 Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Jul 2006	how do you forget about Greinke? Best ERA in all of baseball and has not given up a run in 3 starts pretty sure he will be diamond and thats my prediction. GRRRR

06-29-2015, 08:40 AM	#4
Dylonus Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Dec 2011	Francisco Cervelli is still a 74 despite being very good defensively, clutch at the plate, and hitting over .300 - someone is going to have to explain to me why he's not getting boosted STILL.

06-29-2015, 10:22 AM	#5
MetsMania15 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Feb 2015	I know he's gotten boosts in the past, but c'mon. Jacob deGrom has been filthy this season. His W-L record doesn't tell the whole story, same with Scherzer, but his line is still fantastic. 8-5 W-L with a 2.15 ERA, an even 100 Ks in 100.1 IP, a .208 OPP AVG, and a 0.93 WHIP! He has easily been one of the top pitchers in the MLB this year, and, if he continues this trend, will undoubtably be chosen to be a part of the NL All Star Team. He's often lost in the shadows of Matt Harvey, but in reality, he has performed better than The Dark Knight.

06-29-2015, 11:22 PM	#7
rays1118 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Feb 2013	forsythes defense is the only thing holding him back from being in the 80's and his defense is amazing irl

06-30-2015, 06:32 AM	#8
canuckle17 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Aug 2011 Blog Entries: 4	Compare a created positional player who emphasizes speed, contact and glove to a created positional player who emphasizes strength, power and arm. Take note of all the attributes for both players. These attribute ratings will become the range for each attribute to design your created player in an authentic manner. This is the most fair and authentic method in player creation on MLB The Show. If anyone would like to share the attributes for each type of player that would be very much appreciated. I only have MLB 12 and this experiment was from MLB 12. It worked out very well then. I'm just curious if the parameters are the same now as they were then. Each attribute ranged 0-60, and the total ranged 500-600. Instead of just having just one created player (yourself) on your game, you might as well have a whole bunch of created players. Create players for your buddies or family members who also love the sport. Or come up with a list of fictitious characters you’ve conjured up. By doing this you’ll add so much depth and competitiveness to the game. Make them from common baseball countries such as the United States, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, Japan, etc. Envision them playing Major League Baseball. What do they look like? Customize them with a specific height, weight, uniform number etc. Then assign each player his attributes using the range of the 2 types of players. Once you have designed all your players (works well in an Excel spreadsheet) then create them on your MLB game. You could either leave each of them as a free agent and wait for MLB teams to sign them or assign them to a team yourself. Personally I prefer to assign every one of my created players to an MLB team. This ensures them of playing minor league baseball right away as they won’t quite be good enough to play in the show right away. They’ll develop in the minors and work their way up, just like real life. Scatter the players around Major League Baseball, and see them flourish and become the superstars of their new teams. You’ll probably feel a sense of accomplishment when these player begin making a name for themselves and making the all-star teams and winning awards and World Series titles.