Adrian Gonzalez, best 1B to use in DD?!?

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  • Socal
    Rookie
    • May 2015
    • 79

    #1

    Adrian Gonzalez, best 1B to use in DD?!?

    I have used every 1B rated Gold or higher and Gonzo seems to be the best hitter of the bunch. Especially with people on base!

    His speed on defense is also surprisingly quick.

    Why do some of these lower rated players seem to be more consistent than the Diamond or even Legend players?
  • Beat LA
    Rookie
    • May 2015
    • 125

    #2
    Re: Adrian Gonzalez, best 1B to use in DD?!?

    I admittedly haven't used many other gold and up first basemen, because the first collection I completed was the Giants, and I went ahead and unlocked Will Clark. He has been in my lineup ever since. He has been one of my best, and most consistent hitters in my lineup.

    It looks like Clark's and Gonzales' attributes are pretty similar. The Thrill has the edge in speed, and that's what puts his rating three points higher. I think it's just personal preference on what player you track the pitch better with, and can get good contact.

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    • Socal
      Rookie
      • May 2015
      • 79

      #3
      Re: Adrian Gonzalez, best 1B to use in DD?!?

      Originally posted by Beat LA
      I admittedly haven't used many other gold and up first basemen, because the first collection I completed was the Giants, and I went ahead and unlocked Will Clark. He has been in my lineup ever since. He has been one of my best, and most consistent hitters in my lineup.

      It looks like Clark's and Gonzales' attributes are pretty similar. The Thrill has the edge in speed, and that's what puts his rating three points higher. I think it's just personal preference on what player you track the pitch better with, and can get good contact.

      The Thrill was my 1st pick to use. He ended up being my worst hitter among all the other first basemen. Miggy is a close number 2 but I stay away from defensive righties. All the rest are a distant 3rd.

      If Gonzo slumps I may give Clark another try.

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      • sandkicker716
        Rookie
        • May 2015
        • 24

        #4
        Re: Adrian Gonzalez, best 1B to use in DD?!?

        I think what you're noticing is his "clutch" stat. The game is run by algorithms, so naturally a guy with a 99 clutch is going to be getting a high percentage of hits with runners on base. Even if your timing is slightly off, he'll be more likely to drop in a hit with runners on.

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        • BlessingSpore72
          MVP
          • Nov 2014
          • 1085

          #5
          Re: Adrian Gonzalez, best 1B to use in DD?!?

          Cabrera has been my best so far. He has 5 home runs in like 22 and hits about .280. Bagwell has a good average coming off the bench but i dont hit a ton of home runs or rbis. I couldnt hit with Rizzo but if he ever goes diamond i may give him a shot. Gonzo is hitting under 200 for me through 38 games but he does have 7 home runs and 19 rbis. Cabrera only has like 8 rbis but my DD guy and Williams drive in all the runs.
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          http://2kmtcentral.com/18/lineups/6910/teamdavis

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          • Dag_BoomStick
            Rookie
            • Apr 2015
            • 317

            #6
            Re: Adrian Gonzalez, best 1B to use in DD?!?

            Next to bagwell gonzo is my best 1B. I went a long time of switching through goldy, gonzo and rizzo at first with gonzo hitting the 2nd best only behind goldy. I can't hit with rizzo to save my life. Barely over .200 with like 3 hr. Once goldy started to slump I broke down and finished the astros to get bagwell. Didn't expect to do all that great with him but through 15 games he has 8 hr 16 rbi and is hitting around .320 for me. I keep gonzo on my bench and will use him to hit for the pitcher late in games and have subbed bagwell out for him early if the guy I'm facing is trying to lead off a lot. I put gonzo in and I have good luck picking them off at first.

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            • Beat LA
              Rookie
              • May 2015
              • 125

              #7
              Re: Adrian Gonzalez, best 1B to use in DD?!?

              Originally posted by Socal
              The Thrill was my 1st pick to use. He ended up being my worst hitter among all the other first basemen. Miggy is a close number 2 but I stay away from defensive righties. All the rest are a distant 3rd.

              If Gonzo slumps I may give Clark another try.
              The key with Clark, for me, is to look for the up-and-in fastball. I put my PCI up there and sit on that pitch. I lay off everything else with under two strikes. For some reason, that big blue area entices almost all, and I let loose with him. Just keep using what's working for you. As I said, a lot have the same problems with Clark and different players work out for other individuals.

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              • Twinkie12
                Rookie
                • May 2015
                • 63

                #8
                Re: Adrian Gonzalez, best 1B to use in DD?!?

                Interesting how a few people have said they cant hit with Rizzo. I bought him before he was upgraded, and he's been in my lineup and my best hitter ever since.

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                • baseballsim
                  MVP
                  • Jun 2009
                  • 1279

                  #9
                  Re: Adrian Gonzalez, best 1B to use in DD?!?

                  For me, at least, there are better options at 1B. With Adrian, you also have to deal with "the shift". Also, it takes 3 1/2 months for him to run to 2B on a double.
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                  • taylerbeckman
                    Rookie
                    • Aug 2014
                    • 15

                    #10
                    Re: Adrian Gonzalez, best 1B to use in DD?!?

                    How has Goldy done for you guys?

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                    • Socal
                      Rookie
                      • May 2015
                      • 79

                      #11
                      Re: Adrian Gonzalez, best 1B to use in DD?!?

                      Originally posted by baseballsim
                      For me, at least, there are better options at 1B. With Adrian, you also have to deal with "the shift". Also, it takes 3 1/2 months for him to run to 2B on a double.

                      Personally, I love the shift. Hitting oppo in this game is not difficult at all. Hitting to that empty LF for doubles is unfair lol.

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                      • Dag_BoomStick
                        Rookie
                        • Apr 2015
                        • 317

                        #12
                        Re: Adrian Gonzalez, best 1B to use in DD?!?

                        I gave up trying to hit with rizzo last night and stuck Clark in. I had used him before once or twice but never really gave him much time. Normally I start bagwell to keep my lineup balanced between lefties and righties but I started Clark in two games and he went 3-4 with 2 rbis in the first game and 2-5 with a 2 run he in the 2nd game. I may ride him a bit longer and see how he keeps going.

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                        • Kramer008
                          Just started!
                          • Jul 2015
                          • 3

                          #13
                          Re: Adrian Gonzalez, best 1B to use in DD?!?

                          No love for Hosmer? I really like hitting with him and his fielding is awesome. I haven't had any luck hitting Clark, Votto or Edgar.

                          Hosmer just rakes for me.

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                          • Gambit1193
                            Rookie
                            • May 2015
                            • 223

                            #14
                            Re: Adrian Gonzalez, best 1B to use in DD?!?

                            All you guys need to have are Lefty throwing 1B's. It's practically automatic to pick people off when they take a 1 step lead if your 1B is a lefty catcher (Rizzo, A-Gon, Clark, Hosmer)

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                            • baseballsim
                              MVP
                              • Jun 2009
                              • 1279

                              #15
                              Re: Adrian Gonzalez, best 1B to use in DD?!?

                              Originally posted by Gambit1193
                              All you guys need to have are Lefty throwing 1B's. It's practically automatic to pick people off when they take a 1 step lead if your 1B is a lefty catcher (Rizzo, A-Gon, Clark, Hosmer)
                              For me, at least, it used to be automatic till they put out one of the patches. Now, I can only pick guys off at 2B (with deceptive move). I'm only playing online head to head.
                              Ballpark Dimensions

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