Player Development

Minor League Development Bonus

Players develop faster in the minor leagues thanks to a development bonus. The bonus applies to players who are in the minor leagues when a season "flips" on November 2nd to the next season.

For players in Low Minors, the bonus is determined by age:
17-19: +3
20-22: +2
23-25: +1
26 or older: 0

For players in AAA, the bonus is determined by their major league usage over the course of the season.

ANY player of ANY age can receive a +1 bonus in AAA, regardless of EXP if, over the course of the season, the player had fewer than:
6 games played/ 21 IP (for pitchers)
35 plate appearances (for hitters)