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Player Ratings
The Player Ratings shows additional detail about the ratings that drive a player's performance in OOTP. You can access the Player Ratings screen in several ways:

  • Click on any player name on any standard gamescreen(anyscreenthat isn't a HTML report), then click on the Ratings tab
  • Right-click on any player name and select Open Player Profile, then click on the Ratings tab



The menus and buttons at the bottom of thescreenare described in Player Profile Common Action Menus and Buttons.

There is a lot of information on this page, so we have broken it into the following distinct sections:


Note: The above links will not work within the in-game help. However, they all simply link to sections lower in this page, so if you are reading this in-game, just scroll down to find the appropriate section!

The manual also has a separate section that describes OOTP's player rating system overall.

Defensive Ratings
The Defensive Ratings section shows the player's current ratings in fielding / defensive areas. Players are rated in all defensive areas, even if the rating pertains to a different position, such as Catcher Ability. There is a drop-down in the top right corner of thescreenthat allows you to select which scout's ratings you want to view. See Defensive Ratings for more information about what these ratings mean in OOTP.



Position Ratings
The Position Ratings section shows the player's current defensive rating at each different position on the field. A dash is listed for any position at which the player lacks adequate experience to complete an assessment. There is a drop-down in the top right corner of thescreenthat allows you to select which scout's ratings you want to view. See Defensive Ratings for more information about what these ratings mean in OOTP.



Batting Ratings
The Basic Batting Ratings section lists player ratings for batting skills. Players are rated in all areas, even if the player is a pitcher. A drop-down in the top right corner of thescreenallows you to select which scout's ratings you want to view.



Current ratings are provided for the players overall hitting ability, as well as specifically against left-handed or right-handed pitchers. The player's batting potential is also included. See the Batting Ratings for more information about what these ratings mean. The Other Batting Ratings section includes some additional offensive ratings related to baserunning, bunting, etc.

Pitching Ratings
The Basic Pitching Ratings section shows the player's current ratings in key pitching categories, as well as ratings of the pitcher's individual pitches. A drop-down in the top right corner of thescreenallows you to select which scout's ratings you want to view.



Current ratings are provided for the players overall pitching ability, as well as specifically against left-handed or right-handed batters. The player's pitching potential is also included. the Other Pitching Ratings section includes some additional ratings related to pitching, and ratings for individual pitches are also included. See the Pitching Ratings for more information about these ratings.

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