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An Interview with Knight165 - Creator of The Show Rosters

01:13 PM - April 5, 2012 by RaychelSnr

Every year around this time, MLB: 12 The Show fans get ready to start their franchise. But some can’t do it without one important thing.

The Operations Sports Full Minors roster project, started by Michael Koncz, or you may know him better as Operation Sports forum member Knight165. The rosters include all of the minor leaguers real names, ratings, faces (when possible) and attributes.

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# 21 EnigmaNemesis @ 04/06/12 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by thaSLAB


	Have to second this.

Thirded this!

# 22 Knight165 @ 04/06/12 02:34 PM

I think I'm going to cry.

M.K.
Knight165

# 23 37 @ 04/06/12 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	I think I'm going to cry. M.K. Knight165

sings *Have i told u, your my hero la la la*

# 24 TreyzAllDayz @ 04/06/12 06:18 PM

Great rosters!! I downloaded them last night from THE SHOW servers. Thanks Knight and co. Appreciate it.

# 25 Culture Rot @ 04/06/12 08:47 PM

Knight! Da Man!

# 26 yanksfan72 @ 04/06/12 11:02 PM

great job on the article, Knight is the best and is always willing to help

# 27 Knight165 @ 04/07/12 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ill23matic


	Im actually curious as to the process Knight and Co. use to get these done. ie: what types of research is used. Do you guys go through minor league team rosters and judge stats, actually read scouting reports, etc?

I know I myself use multiple sources.
Basic stuff in as far as....minor league stats from baseball reference.
Scouting reports where available...
Web sites....mostly from avid fans..
Publications such as Baseball America Prospect Handbook and The Minor League Analyst.

A lot of the guys use the same.

M.K.
Knight165

# 28 BlackBetty15 @ 04/07/12 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	I think I'm going to cry. M.K. Knight165

You better not! Firemen don't cry!

happy anniversary brother.

# 29 bmke92 @ 04/07/12 03:15 AM

Thanks Knight and the rest of the OSers who help every year, including Rage, Ridin, and Juicer, along with the countless other who make all this possible for us gamers. Thanks so much for really making the Shows experience so much better!

# 30 Seahawk76 @ 04/07/12 08:37 AM

I never start my franchise until I get Knight's rosters. Many thanks to him and the others for doing this.

# 31 Diablo25 @ 04/07/12 08:32 PM

Wow, I feel special getting a mention in this interview

I do remember telling Knight to give The Show a try...but that's about all I did. The game and then Knight "spoke" for themselves. Some of you guys know I played professionally for 7 years and when I "retired" from my illustrious career

I was in need of a baseball fix and I found it in High Heat which is where I met Knight. When HH died (wipes tear from eye) The Show, thankfully, arrived and it has been a fun time watching the series grow. I been very busy (I coach HS baseball) so I haven't been around here much lately but I still lurk and follow The Show threads. One thing I can say about Knight is that in all my years following sports games on forums (from High Heat all the way to the present) Knight is one of the most genuine guys I've encountered...and you guys know some of the people you can run into on forums

. To borrow a quote (tweeked a bit) from the great Branch Rickey when talking of Jackie Robinson, "Knight is as good a man as he is a roster maker and he's all there is of both!"

Big Time tip of the cap to Knight!

# 32 Shadymamba @ 04/09/12 11:05 PM

kudos to the man who has made a great game epic!! knight thank you for all you do!

# 33 bwyant32 @ 04/11/12 03:11 PM

Very much appreciated, all the hard work that you guys put in is amazing... all the Kudos to you guys.

Now if we can only use these rosters in online leagues.......

# 34 supermanemblem @ 04/12/12 12:41 AM

Definite props to Knight and his crew. Their rosters are on point!

# 35 Culture Rot @ 04/12/12 03:24 PM

Knight is a god among men at making rosters. There probably will never be a better historic roster than his 2000 one for MLB 10, sadly. Unless he makes it of course.

# 36 ps3veron @ 04/16/12 04:51 AM

Finally, some well deserved recognition for one of OS' favorite sons!

Apart from his tireless dedication, this man's a gentleman and a friend!

Thank you Knight!

# 37 Knight165 @ 04/16/12 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by xlatinoheatx


	Knight is a god among men at making rosters. There probably will never be a better historic roster than his 2000 one for MLB 10, sadly. Unless he makes it of course.

Man...I still play with the 2000 set. I lost in my first go around in the playoffs vs. S.F.(how ironic!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ps3veron


	Finally, some well deserved recognition for one of OS' favorite sons! Apart from his tireless dedication, this man's a gentleman and a friend! Thank you Knight!

Thanks guys....and thanks O.S. for the interview.
I saved a spot on the mantle for the award.
How big is it again?

M.K.
Knight165

# 38 DickDalewood @ 04/16/12 11:51 AM

This is the first year I've used these actually, and I gotta say... they're great!

Downloaded these, and the latest patch, and am 1-5 with the Cubs. Honestly... these rosters might be TOO good... lol.

Good work!

# 39 Knight165 @ 04/16/12 11:57 AM

Again...thank you...

I also want to reiterate.....that the O.S.F.M. are IMO the BEST example of a true "COMMUNITY ROSTER".
There are so many people who put in as much if not MORE work on these now...than I do and they all deserve the major recognition for the work.

M.K.
Knight165

# 40 monk31 @ 04/18/12 10:38 PM

So Knight's a former FPS commish. Now it all starts to make sense. I'm STILL playing that game in an online league, lol. No monthly or groundball/flyball ratings in The Show, lol but I guess Clutch is similar to the "Close and Late" and "Scoring Pos" ratings. Thank you for all you do Knight! .

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