Rank

From MLB Power Pros Wiki

Rank is the method by which MLB Power Pros make the numeric ability system easier to quickly interpret. The letter grade or iconic rank system is attributed to the underlying number ranking used by the computer. You can switch back and forth between letter and number ranks in success mode by pressing the - key (Wii).

Basic Abilities

The basic abilities use the A-G rating system. For pitchers these are Control and Stamina. For fielders, they are Contact, Power, Speed, Error Resistance, Arm Strength, and Fielding. A ranking of A is the highest ranking, D is about average, and G is the lowest ranking.

The tables marks off the minimum numeric point level required for each rank. Each upgrade adds 1 point to the ability.

Ability	MAX
Control	255	180	155	135	120	110	100	1
Stamina	255	150	110	80	60	30	15	1
Power	255	180	140	120	100	85	25	1
Contact	15	14	12	10	8	6	4	1
Run Speed	15	14	12	10	8	6	4	1
Arm Strength	15	14	12	10	8	6	4	1
Fielding	15	14	12	10	8	6	4	1
Error Resistance	15	14	12	10	8	6	4	1

Note: There is a tremendous difference for Power 200 vs Power 180. If you are going for a true home run hitter, don't stop at 180. For example, Ryan Howard is over 240.

Trajectory

Trajectory is a simple 1-4 scale.

Level	Trajectory	Description
1		Line Drive, pitchers and most hitters start here
2		Slight Rise, some hitters start here.
3		Significant Rise, the goal of most hitters with C/B power.
4		Powerful Rise, only for A+ power hitters.

Breaking Ball Pitches

Pitchers have a separate ranking system for their pitches. All but the UP position use a 7 rank system, the UP position only has 3. The higher the rank, the more break the pitch has. Pitch upgrades improve the pitch by 1 rank.