Franchise Scouting

[Majingir]

Anyone else have this problem in their franchise:

I scouted so many guys, and by time the draft came, it seems like half the guys I scouted aren't even in the draft.

I even checked some names I scouted before the draft, then went into the draft, and they weren't even there...

[Ike Slider2]

Some don't go pro right away, for example 16 yr olds won't be eligible until 18 in the game and some will wait all the way until 22. Just be patient, they'll eventually show up.

[CKW11]

Not trying to hijack your thread or anything but how do you guys scout players? LIke what is your method?

[Majingir]

I just scout everyone lol. Don't really care about position, just scout everyone and the second you know their potential, stop scouting them and move on. Trade logic is so bad, you could just end up trading that B potential Catcher you drafted for a B potential SP you wanted but couldn't draft.

[Ike Slider2]

I choose some players at age 22 usually about 50-60% are 22 so I know they'll be i the draft, then I scout 18 year olds, longer time to develop, but only about 33% that they'll go to the draft. I scout some 19-21 but the chance of them going pro is lower at that age so I usually don't bother.

[CKW11]

Quote: Originally Posted by Majingir

I just scout everyone lol. Don't really care about position, just scout everyone and the second you know their potential, stop scouting them and move on. Trade logic is so bad, you could just end up trading that B potential Catcher you drafted for a B potential SP you wanted but couldn't draft.

How many players do you usually get scouted before the draft?

[37]

Quote: Originally Posted by CKW11

Not trying to hijack your thread or anything but how do you guys scout players? LIke what is your method?

i scout every1 18 and above (since they'll be drafted in 2012)....uncover their potential and move on to the next set of 3(or 4)

[mwjr]

Quote: Originally Posted by NoFatGirlz4Me37

i scout every1 18 and above (since they'll be drafted in 2012)....uncover their potential and move on to the next set of 3(or 4)

A few questions...

1. How long does it take to unlock a player's potential?
2. Do you - any of you - use the Auto feature for your scouts, or do you actually select the positions you want him to search for?
3. How often should I change his assignments if I do not use the Auto option?
4. Does a scout's rating reflect his ability to accurately judge a player's potential?
5. If a scout is really poorly rated at one position, should I even bother to use him to scout those positions?