Is Player Potential dynamic?

[JoeCoolMan24]

Say a rookie pitcher has a potential of a D, but he absolutely dominates. Will his potential ever change to match his performances? Can he get that upgraded to a C at any point?

Also, say a top prospect has an A potential, but he breaks his leg and misses the whole season. Will his potential then drop because he has been injured, or will he come back the next season with a huge boost to his overall simply because he has an "A" potential?

[countryboy]

yes to both questions. A player's potential can increase or decline based on performance and training.

[cibo2]

anyone see this happen yet? a players potential rating go up or down i mean?

[bxgoods]

havent seen it happen, I know its not based on performance. Or else Jose Lopez wouldn't be decreasing 8 points a year in my framchise.

[JoeCoolMan24]

Ok, so is it or isn't it? We have two different answers.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by JoeCoolMan24

Ok, so is it or isn't it? We have two different answers.

player potential is dynamic

[mcgee055]

Quote: Originally Posted by JoeCoolMan24

Say a rookie pitcher has a potential of a D, but he absolutely dominates. Will his potential ever change to match his performances? Can he get that upgraded to a C at any point? Also, say a top prospect has an A potential, but he breaks his leg and misses the whole season. Will his potential then drop because he has been injured, or will he come back the next season with a huge boost to his overall simply because he has an "A" potential?

I'll put it in perspective for ya. For example, if Jose Lopez has 550 at bats and his numbers in your franchise year 2010 are:

.355 BA, 54 Homers, 136 Rbis, 117 runs scored,

He will decline in all categories because he is a "D" potential. It has nothing to do with how he performs just what his letter is in his potential box.

[JoeCoolMan24]

Quote: Originally Posted by mcgee055

I'll put it in perspective for ya. For example, if Jose Lopez has 550 at bats and his numbers in your franchise year 2010 are: .355 BA, 54 Homers, 136 Rbis, 117 runs scored, He will decline in all categories because he is a "D" potential. It has nothing to do with how he performs just what his letter is in his potential box.

This is really disappointing. If a player has a phenomenal year, it should be automatic (or at least not programmed) that he either improve or at the least, stay the same. He should not break down and see his skills all diminish after having a great year.

I thought of this because like I stated in another thread, I dominate with Andruw Jones. But then I thought "Hey, if I happen to win an MVP award with Jones, will he actually start to improve his attributes a little and maybe return to form from 4-5 years ago?" But clearly this is not the case.

I wonder what Countryboy's reasoning for thinking it changes it. Everyone else has disputed this.