Ned Jennings & Ned Jennings II - Deadball Era Manager Ned Jennings is an AIM, replay- or -season-oriented micromanager best suited for deadball era teams (roughly 1900-1919). Replayers should select early-twentieth century "Pitcher Durability and Recover" rates in League Manager. However, Jennings will often leave starting pitchers (and sometimes relievers) in games despite their having surpassed their maximum readiness ratings (or RR). This will be especially noticeable with topflight starters (QS or zero or one) who pitched for teams with few total relief appearances during the season. Additionally, very early turn-of-the-century seasons (e.g, 1901-1904), where teams very rarely went to the bullpen (e.g, 100+ CGs, 15-25 relief appearances), will also see Jennings sticking with starters well past their RRs. Because many statistics for the period were incomplete (missing CS or batter SOs) or "inflated" (sacrifice flys were included in a player's SH totals), Jennings will calculate or adjust some numbers. For example, roughly 75% of the SH totals are considered "actual" sacrifices for many players (pitchers and weak power hitters excepted). Additionally, since caught steal numbers are lacking for many seasons, total stolen base attempts numbers are determined based on a player's steal success number (stolen bases/(StealRating-2)/.02778). This formulation was designed by Bill Staffa and is one that is quite accurate. Special thanks in creating Jennings goes to Bill, whose ideas and recommendations on this and other areas greatly assisted me. Note: It's not necessary, or advisable, to bench starting pitchers. Because many quality starters were used in relief, especially in critical situations late, Jennings will use starting pitchers out of the bullpen (but, only if they actually were used in relief). However, Jennings will try to "save" at least one potential starting pitcher (e.g., at least one game started during the season) for the next game. Tip: When using Ned, don't bench your starters. Ned Jennings II is an updated version from 2019, unsure of changes
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Uses most of roster for a few games, to pinch run or defense. |