9.42P: Teams carrying 3 backup catchers on bench

[GM24]

I've come close to achieving the balance I desire for the overall ratings of position players (pitchers are another story). However, becuase of the very high amount of 75-79 rated Catchers as compared to other positions in the league, more than half of the teams have 3 backup catchers on the bench that would be better used for other players... considering that 75 rated catchers are not particularly good hitters. This is with amateur talent at -70, and catchers in rookies.ini at 90.

Has anyone noticed this on default settings?

Edit: I'm noticing now that some teams have players that are up to 10 points higher rated, who have hit their peak, sitting in the minors at the expense of having a third backup C on the bench!

[ohms_law]

yes, I have been noticing this as well. it is strange.

[HoustonGM]

In 2006, I only see one team with more than 2 backup catchers, and one of their starters is injured. I see a few teams with 2 backups, but eh majority have 1. I assume this gets a lot wrose as you sim through the years.

See my Catcher Overall Rating Problem thread in Bug report.

[Gaedel]

When I autosort, I often get three backup catchers on my ML bench. I generally have to resort to get a "balanced" bench. A lot of the AI teams will often have ten or twelve catchers in their system (majors plus minors).

[HoustonGM]

Its probably because the ctachers overall is always at least 70 something, even if his only rating over 70 is his arm. They see a 75 overall, and say hey, he's useful. They pay no attention to whos already in their system, or if they need a catcher, or individual rating.