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BA2929 · 04-23-2014, 06:15 PM

I'd like to add this to 3-0:

If you're using a hitter with prodigious power, such as Giancarlo Stanton/Adam Dunn/Insert another power guy here, I'd recommend you look for a pitch in a very specific spot so you can try and drive the ball. Adam Dunn is more valuable to you hitting bombs than he his taking a walk. Now, obviously different situations will dictate what you do, but if it's the 2nd inning with 2 outs and a guy on 2nd you'd probably prefer to rope a double into the gap with these guys than taking a walk.

If the ball isn't in the exact spot you're looking for, however, take the pitch.

04-23-2014, 06:15 PM	#5
BA2929 The Designated Hitter OVR: 20 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,340	I'd like to add this to 3-0: If you're using a hitter with prodigious power, such as Giancarlo Stanton/Adam Dunn/Insert another power guy here, I'd recommend you look for a pitch in a very specific spot so you can try and drive the ball. Adam Dunn is more valuable to you hitting bombs than he his taking a walk. Now, obviously different situations will dictate what you do, but if it's the 2nd inning with 2 outs and a guy on 2nd you'd probably prefer to rope a double into the gap with these guys than taking a walk. If the ball isn't in the exact spot you're looking for, however, take the pitch.