How to know if you're facing a Lefty or Righty in Pregame Lineup Screen

[oilersfan99]

I think it's stupid. You should know what hand the pitcher is before you go up like in real life. If someone backs out from that screen, give them a loss. Simple fix

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[bfindeisen]

Quote: Originally Posted by dynastynation

They did it like that because last year people were backing out if they had to face a lefty.

Surely there must be a better compromise than changing some of the basic rules and strategic elements of the game of baseball. Between this and no DH, it's very frustrating. It just totally eliminates any value certain players provide.

[p00p1]

And it serves no purpose in single player games

[JT2111]

Quote: Originally Posted by oilersfan99

I think it's stupid. You should know what hand the pitcher is before you go up like in real life. If someone backs out from that screen, give them a loss. Simple fix Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk

I couldn't agree with this more! Not knowing takes strategy out of the game. Start locking people in at the lineup screen and give out losses for people backing out.

[Bochdew]

Quote: Originally Posted by JT2111

I couldn't agree with this more! Not knowing takes strategy out of the game. Start locking people in at the lineup screen and give out losses for people backing out.

I didn't like it at first but it does give pitchers a much needed boost than being vs a line-up of sluggers to there handedness

Now strategy is in getting a balanced line-up and bench.

The "like in real life" argument goes out the window when I can face a team full of hall of famers.

But even so like BalootheBear eluded to 2 Line-ups out of a 25 man roster would of been the best fix.

[ph33]

Yeah, I think they should have let people set lineups before the game.
I think they'll do that eventually. But this way is better than before. It was so irritating to get backed out on so many times last year.

[ruskoz]

WhAt? This is a core component of baseball, especially at the highest level. The DD mode is fully premised on the user exposing any advantage/strength your created squad has. But for some reason this is left out of the game? This is a major oversight for any-buddy with a baseball IQ of 12 or higher. What is this kickball strategy, big leg to the front of the line?

This mode is ruined for me. I just don't get the design decision. The least they could do is give the functions to set a lineups verses righty and verses lefty when you set your roster up. How about just changing the sequence of when a player backs out is hit with a loss, like just before the opponents roster is shown.

Very disappointing!

[truth72]

It bothered me at first, because I would alter my batting order based on the pitchers hand. However, I wasn't one of those guys who changed players in and out, I generally played the exact same lineup, as I had always tried to get players who were useful against lefties and righties. It used to drive me crazy when I'd be sitting 'ready' and I could just hear the other guy clicking away a hundred times changing everything around.


I can see both sides to the coin, there's an element of strategy involved when setting your lineup or building your team.


Here's a question.... does it perhaps return when you get into 'higher' divisions? Maybe its done to prevent the casual player from backing out? I've only played 4-5 games so I think I'm in the second division now.