Your reply proves a point that I made quite a while ago but have learned to live with it.
Its not a fluke.
The point of Randy johnson having an era year above 6 on one of his best years is rediculous.
He should have at least an era around 3 if not closer to the 2.40. to say having it up to 6.0 is normal just makes me mad. Because its NOT!!
I have had it happen to me also back in 2000 I think when I was most frustrated then traded him.
Heck I had scott Erickson a terrible pitcher that year put up cy young numbers for me.
The reality of this fact is and I use another game just like this (Diamond Mind)are exactly the same in how they turn out.
It really doesnt matter how good your players look on paper. At the start of the season the computer decides how that certain player will turn out, and plays out the season like so.
If it decides Bagwell will hit .230 all year thats what will happen.
I have played the 2 games for a while the other quite more as i have simulated many seasons for outcomes and they all conclude the same.
They change a bit standing wise but as players go some can change to do terrible or overacheive unrealisticly to their numbers. Leadoff hitters are affected the worst i believe.
But heres an example, in 2002 Bonds hit .370 46hr.
In 2 back to back sims no roster changes he put these numbers sim1 .272 42 hr. sim2 .358 54hr
yes the homers are close but the avgs are way off.
over the years it seems the same in this game also
Bottom line like i said the computer generates player results. While we have control of what players we take to change team results.
The computer is in complete control. I dont like it but have learned to live with it.
roll the dice and get lucky or trade those that underacheive for players that overachieve.
I said it before so I say it again.
Just have fun I guess...
and dont get mad when Juan Pierre hits .220 for you...lol..