Best Lineup

This tool analyzes the Companion Registry and displays the best possible lineup based on your settings.

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• How does it pick players?

  Best Lineup: How does it pick players?

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  How does it decide which players to pick?

  The tool uses an algorithm that centers around either base OVR or aOVR (whichever you select from the OVR Type filter). The algorithm will populate the lineup with the best players from the team(s) you select.

  Lineups are generated based on the current state of the Companion Registry, so if any great new cards are added to the Registry, you'll see the changes reflected here!

  Multi-position players

  The algorithm factors in both positions for multi-position players. So if your team's best 2B player also plays 3B, the algorithm will attempt to slot them into the position that is the best fit.

  When doing this, the algorithm also considers other players in the lineup, shifting positions (and players on the bench) as needed.

  How are players picked for positions with multiple slots?

  There are three positions that allow multiple players, and the players can be slotted in any order: outfield, starting pitchers, and relievers. Each of these are handled slightly differently.

  Outfield	The highest-FLD outfielder is placed in RF, the next-best in LF, and the worst in CF.
  Starting Pitchers	The 5 best starters are selected and ordered by their (a)OVR.
  Relief Pitchers	Relievers are bucketed into two groups: CP/SU and MR/LR. The top 3 relievers by (a)OVR fall into the CP/SU group. The CP will be the reliever with the highest VEL. The bottom 3 relievers by (a)OVR fall into the MR/LR. The LR will be the reliever with the highest STA.

  How is the DH handled?

  The DH is the highest-(a)OVR player not currently in the lineup after determining all of the fielding batters. If the player selected to be the DH plays a position in the field and has higher FLD than the player in that position (or the weakest player in that position, for OF), the DH will be swapped to give you the best defensive value.

  How is the bench handled?

  Basically the same as the DH. The algorithm finds the 6 best players not currently in the lineup. It does not currently account for SPD/FLD. It also does not attempt to pick potential pinch-hitters for your weakest fielders.

• How do the filters work?

  Best Lineup: How do the filters work?

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  The Best Lineup tool currently has 4 filters that you can use to focus your lineup. The instructions below will help you get the most out of each of them.

  Team	Filters cards to just the players on your selected team(s). If multiple teams are selected, the algorithm will put all their players in a pool and pick the best players from that pool.
  Card Types	Use this to filter out card types you don't want to consider. By default, all cards from your selected team are included. While you can choose not to have Regulars in your lineup, most teams do not have enough of the other card types to field a full lineup. If that happens, the algorithm will pick the best Regular card to fill any empty spots. Picking "Legend" or "Supreme" only includes Legends / Supremes from your selected team(s).
  OVR Type	Pick whether you want the tool to focus on higher aOVR or higher base OVR. By default, the tool uses aOVR because it is a better representation of the true value of a card. aOVR to get the biggest impact lineup OVR to get the highest possible team OVR Learn more about aOVR here.
  Include Unavailable	For those who want to daydream, this filter allows the tool to pick from any card in the Registry, regardless of whether you can still acquire them.