One could argue that 5×5 actually distorts the value of certain statistics – notably the SB.

But a points-based method still allows for an unbalanced team. You can build a team that skews heavily towards power or one that skews heavily towards leadoff types.

So, if I were to play ottoneu, I’d play 5×5. But that’s because I like balancing rosters across the various categories.

Anyway my question is would your view about unbalanced scoring in points leagues change if the league used this method of scoring?

We are switching our league from a h2h categories league to a h2h points league. What do you think about the proposed scoring?

Runs (R) 1
Singles (1B) 1
Doubles (2B) 2
Triples (3B) 3
Home Runs (HR) 4
Runs Batted In (RBI) 1
Stolen Bases (SB) 1
Caught Stealing (CS) -1
Walks (BB) 1
Intentional Walks (IBB) 1
Hit By Pitch (HBP) 1
Strikeouts (K) -1
Ground Into Double Play (GIDP) -2

Wins (W) 8
Losses (L) -4
Complete Games (CG) 3
Shutouts (SHO) 5
Saves (SV) 4
Outs (OUT) 1
Hits (H) -1
Earned Runs (ER) -1
Home Runs (HR) -4
Walks (BB) -1
Intentional Walks (IBB) -1
Hit Batters (HBP) -1
Strikeouts (K) .5
Blown Saves (BSV) -2

I know there’s a lot going on with this scoring, but it seems to cover most of the vital points of the game. FWIW, here are the top 5 hitters & pitchers from last season and their point values.

Pujols 616
Cabrera 573
Bautista 567
Votto 517
Cano 511

Top 5 pitchers

Halladay 604.50
Wainwright 568.50
Hernandez 540
Jimenez 531
Sabathia 497.50

H. Bell 372 (top closer)

@Tom: I’d stick with 9 pitchers that could be used as SP or RP. The 1450 cap makes sure that no one abuses this structure with 9 SPs. If you can’t put in an IP cap of 800, I could see designating 3 spots as SP just to make sure someone doesn’t go crazy on relievers.

Thank you

Thanks Rudy.

Sorry for going OT, but can I request a Razzball Historical Spotlight on this guy:

Bill Bergen

I don’t know how people can compete in leagues with so many categories. But, Tony should be able to help you out. He’s in one of these crazy leagues.

My two cents: In SP, try to get a bonafide ace. Halladay, Lee, Lincy or Felix. These are the guys who give you the best shot at rewarding you with possible SO and W, but are the least likely to hurt you in BBI, HA, and ER.

In hitting, I guess high average/speed guys are a lot more valuable. Ichiro becomes Pujolsian in this set-up.

But again, you’re better off listening to Tony’s advice.

Batting Categories
1B – Singles 1 point
2B – Doubles 2 points
3B – Triples 3 points
BB – Walks (Batters) 0.5 points
CS – Caught Stealing -1 point
GSHR – Grand Slam 8 points
HP – Hit by Pitch 0.5 points
HR – Home Runs 4 points
KO – Strikeouts (Batter) -1 point
R – Runs 1 point
RBI – Runs Batted In 1 point
SB – Stolen Bases 1.5 points

Pitching Categories
BBI – Walks Issued – 1 point
BS – Blown Saves -3 points
ER – Earned Runs -1 point
HA – Hits Allowed -1 point
INN – Innings 0.5 points
K – Strikeouts (Pitcher) 1 point
L – Losses -7.5 points
NH – No-Hitters 12 points
S – Saves 5 points
SO – Shutout 5 points
W – Wins 10 points

This question goes out to anyone that is familiar with and has succeeded in this setting…. are there any strategies that you would recommend for such a league?

Those were great reference points, Steve. I’ll have to compile a list of strategies and suggestions made by the good commenters here at Razzball. It’s much appreciated.

http://razzball.com/2010-fantasy-baseball-auction-draft-my-team/#comment-112725

This to:

http://razzball.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=6366

It’s a good idea to identify a couple of guys that you really want and are prepared to go the extra dollar or two on when they get nominated. At the same time you have to be disciplined enough to back out if they go above your limit. Sometimes you just have to accept that you’re going to is out on a lot of the top guys.

If you can, keep track of what everyone else has spent and what positions they have filled, then towards the end you can nominate guys that you know no one else can afford.

Oh – and if you stick to Point Shares, you can’t go wrong

I have the 10th pick in my money league. This may sound a little bit crazy but what do you think about taking 2 1Bs with my first 2 picks. My league only starts 3 OFs and 1 Util, by the way. Before you discard the idea, think about it. I can have 2 out of Howard, Te(i)x, Gonzalez, or Fielder. That’s a ton of stats (plus my league counts OPS, which all of these guys excel in). It would also take away an available first baseman for the other teams. One extra team starting a Kendry Morales or Billy Butler at 1st base that I get to face. I feel confident that I’d be able to pick up either Reyes or Kinsler/Uggla in the 3rd and either A Hill (to go with Reyes) or Andrus/SDrew (to go with Kinsler/Uggla) in say round 9. I could pick up Alvarez or Ramirez in say the 7th. So I’d still have a 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th, and 10th to get OF and pitching.

So it would look something like:
1) Gonzalez
2) Teixera
3) Reyes
4) OF (Heyward/Pence/Cruz)
5) P (Liriano/Gallardo)
6) OF (Young, Bruce, etc)
7) Ramirez
8) Aaron Hill

I’m not too bad up the middle with Reyes and Hill and have 3B covered okay with Ramirez. I’d need to go after pitching hard, but I feel like there’s a ton of value in the middle rounds there.

Sorry for the lengthy post, but what do you think? Still think it’s a terrible idea?

We have done an NL-only expert draft so far (http://splnex-nl.baseball.cbssports.com/) and are doing a 14-team MLB draft tomorrow for a league sponsored by Yahoo! Roto Arcade. Grey usually writes up a post on every draft…

@Mike from Jersey: Should have Risky Pitchers out by March 10th.

@NewBVick: I think it’ll be Monday.

Again, thank you for being so thorough. I have a clear picture of the core rules to follow in auction leagues.

If you don’t mind my picking your brain some more, in the first two or three rounds, do you tend to nominate guys that YOU want, or guys that you know are over valued, and thus want to drive the price up early while everyone has the cash? How about later in the draft? Do you then shift focus to guys you truly want on your squad?

One last question – are you participating in any early expert drafts this year that we can follow or could you provide a summary of a draft that will play out that you participated in? I would enjoy seeing your work stack up against some of the other minds out there.

Thanks again.