Energy on a Created Player vs. "Stock" Players

[redsoxfan25]

I have noticed this last year as well, it seems like a created player's energy drains faster then a 'stock' player's. I created myself and put my durability at 98, same as Ellsbury. My energy is about 50% whereas Ellsbury is about 75%. I put myself as a LF.

Has anyone encountered this?

[bearcaat12]

I started thinking about this today... II use OSFM and Tampa Bay. Brought Wil Myers up in May, have to sit him every two games because he drains so fast.

[fatheifer]

The energy situation as a whole is really annoying me. Juan Pierre, for example, should be able to play all 162 games without getting tired. This is baseball for Pete's sake. I understand that some players need days off every once in a while, but not every 5-7 games. Also, a day off should completely replenish a player's energy.

[Bobhead]

Quote: Originally Posted by redsoxfan25

I have noticed this last year as well, it seems like a created player's energy drains faster then a 'stock' player's. I created myself and put my durability at 98, same as Ellsbury. My energy is about 50% whereas Ellsbury is about 75%. I put myself as a LF. Has anyone encountered this?

Did Ellsbury play the same number of innings (not just games... innings)?

Did you steal any bases or any other extracurricular things?

Quote: Originally Posted by fatheifer

The energy situation as a whole is really annoying me. Juan Pierre, for example, should be able to play all 162 games without getting tired. This is baseball for Pete's sake. I understand that some players need days off every once in a while, but not every 5-7 games. Also, a day off should completely replenish a player's energy.

This is highly inaccurate. Clearly you've never actually played baseball or closely followed a season. Playing 162 is exhausting, and no player is fully replenished after a single day off. It doesn't work that way.

And I've had no problem playing my superstar guys every single game.

[ManiacMatt1782]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bobhead

Did Ellsbury play the same number of innings (not just games... innings)? Did you steal any bases or any other extracurricular things? This is highly inaccurate. Clearly you've never actually played baseball or closely followed a season. Playing 162 is exhausting, and no player is fully replenished after a single day off. It doesn't work that way. And I've had no problem playing my superstar guys every single game.

While the 162 games is a hyperbole. Barring injury non catchers should be able to go around 150+ games a year If they are in their 20's or early 30's. Older players should need to rest more frequently. Fatigue for position players is a tad overdone.

[zukes]

A couple tips keep fatigue at bay. Use defensive subs in games that are out of hand one way or the other, makes a big difference. Also, if you are playing in the American League, rotate the DH, guys will actually gain energy back on DH days.

[Bobhead]

Quote: Originally Posted by ManiacMatt1782

While the 162 games is a hyperbole. Barring injury non catchers should be able to go around 150+ games a year If they are in their 20's or early 30's. Older players should need to rest more frequently. Fatigue for position players is a tad overdone.

But it isn't. Like I said I have no problem playing my guys 150+ games a year. Just because the energy meter is low doesn't mean you have to rest the guy immediately. I've ignored the prompts plenty of times. The player doesn't collapse out on the field lol.

Just like in real life you can continue to play guys even though they are tired, and eventually you will get a scheduled day off and you'll be fine.

[fatheifer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bobhead

This is highly inaccurate. Clearly you've never actually played baseball or closely followed a season. Playing 162 is exhausting, and no player is fully replenished after a single day off. It doesn't work that way. And I've had no problem playing my superstar guys every single game.

Highly inaccurate? Juan Pierre has played 162 games for five consecutive seasons. I understand he's not the norm, but it should be represented in the game for players like that. I can understand how baseball is mentally exhausting, but I shouldn't have to rest my players every 5 games so they don't run slower or hit poorly. And they should certainly go back to nearly full energy after a day off.