I have a high cap team about to start soon, and I drafted '35 Jimmie Foxx to do my catching. I figure his .346 and 36 HR will be very nice in Fulton County Stadium.

My question is about his defense. He is rated A/B-/B. His SB/Caught Stealing is 0/0. I assume this is because that stat was not kept accurately back in the day. I am wondering what I can expect from his B rated arm? Is that assigned to any catcher that they don't have data for? Thanks

In the draft center, you can search by CS% (CSPCT). 35 Foxx is listed at 33%. Judging by other B armed catchers, 33% appears to be at the high end of that letter grade.

At baseball-reference.com, 35 Foxx is listed as having thrown out 8 of 23 attempts (34.7%). I don't know why WIS would use different numbers, but I guess it's close enough to be realistic.

ahh, thanks crazy

how high is the cap? If 140+, I wouldn't sweat catchers arm that much unless its really horrendous that the 50% base stealers can be successful. If a team chooses to go the ultra speed route with henderson, coleman, tim raines, etc. you will still have the edge with your power hitting lineup.

I am using him@ $120mil Colts park minus 1 hr both fields.132 game in 79sb/33 CS

batting number 7 in front of the pitcher.69runs,126hits,162b,3 3b,22hr,81 rbi,avg.250,obp.339,slg .425

I'm confused by how WIS ranks catcher arms and stats. Before 1960 or so, they don't seem to list SBA/SB. Yet they faithfully give a CS % for all catchers going back to 1885. If they aren't keeping records of SBA/SB, how do they know what the CS% is?

The more runs you score, the less value each stolen base has. Foxx will be more than fine in that league (offensively and defensively).

Quote: Originally posted by thunder1008 on 4/27/2010I'm confused by how WIS ranks catcher arms and stats.  Before 1960 or so, they don't seem to list SBA/SB.  Yet they faithfully give a CS % for all catchers going back to 1885.  If they aren't keeping records of SBA/SB, how do they know what the CS% is?

They just make it up. But you need to plug something into the formula!

Jimmy Foxx

Quote: Originally Posted By bird1 on 4/27/2010Jimmy Foxx

That look in his eyes seems to be saying..."take me, please take me"

Over 20 year career

SB 46 / CS 28 38%

PLus Life time hitting
AVG.328,OBP.428,SLG .609,OPS1.038,RUNS 1751,HITS 2646,2B- 458, 3B-125,HR-534,RBI-1922,PLUS HE PITCHED 10 GAMES 1-0 WHIP-1.14,ERA +263
At one time or another he has played every spot on the field but second base.Double XX is screaming at you take me.