MLB 15 The Show: Working the Count as a Hitter

[RaychelSnr]

There is a heavy importance attached to the ability to work the count in MLB 15 The Show, especially if you are playing on higher difficulties. Once you graduate to All-Star and above you will notice that no longer will the pitcher groove strikes down the pipe.

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[BSchwartz07]

I try to wait on a specific pitch in a specific spot until I get behind in the count. Either way I strike out way too much. I use pure analog, and checking your swing is impossible, also hate when you guess the correct pitch and location then the pitch is 4 feet over your head...

[tril]

this is a perfect example of the beauty and cumbersomeness of MLB the SHOW. its easy to be patient at first, but eventually youll give in and hack away just to speed up a game or try to come back.
it usually takes me to sit ins to get in a complete 9 inning game.

[tril]

this is a perfect example of the beauty and cumbersomeness of MLB the SHOW. its easy to be patient at first, but eventually youll give in and hack away just to speed up a game or try to come back.
it usually takes me to sit ins to get in a complete 9 inning game.

meant to say two sit ins to get in a complete 9 inning game

[Jgainsey]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Working the Count as a Hitter

I try to wait on a specific pitch in a specific spot until I get behind in the count. Either way I strike out way too much. I use pure analog, and checking your swing is impossible, also hate when you guess the correct pitch and location then the pitch is 4 feet over your head...

The checks swings with the new pure analog aren't nearly as good as they were when we were able to stride, but I've been able to adjust. I still get called for more swings than I did before, but it works good enough for me now after some practice. The entire hitting mechanic still feels like crap compared to what we had before, but whatever... I've moved on.

And while I haven't tried using any kind of guess pitch since MLB '08 or '09, I do remember that I really improved my patience and approach at the plate once I stopped using guess pitch.

Once I made the move to abandon guess pitch and rely solely on my own pitch recognition, I made huge improvements at the plate. Once the pitch recognition is there, all you need is a somewhat patient approach and the offense really opens up at the higher difficulty levels.

It all comes back to pitch recognition for me though. You have to be able pick up and lay off of borderline pitches, especially when you're ahead in the count. And it's just as important to be able to spit on breaking balls and off speed pitches that start off too low.

It takes a little extra focus, but as long as I force myself to lock in on the pitcher's motion and release point, I usually give myself a chance to have good ABs. It never fails, actually... Almost every time I catch myself flailing for an extended period of time in a game, I realize that I was getting lazy and not picking up the baseball as early as possible.

[Senator Palmer]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Working the Count as a Hitter

It takes a little extra focus, but as long as I force myself to lock in on the pitcher's motion and release point, I usually give myself a chance to have good ABs. It never fails, actually... Almost every time I catch myself flailing for an extended period of time in a game, I realize that I was getting lazy and not picking up the baseball as early as possible.

What's your technique for picking up the ball out of the pitcher's hand? Where are you looking before the pitch?

[mlblover15]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Working the Count as a Hitter

i personally just try to relax my eyes and focus on the area of his belt and just watch him twist and turn and release... i find that also with no one base or when the 2nd base umpire is behind him you can sort of focus on him as well and have a good look... but that is just me..

[Battman]

The checks swings with the new pure analog aren't nearly as good as they were when we were able to stride, but I've been able to adjust. I still get called for more swings than I did before, but it works good enough for me now after some practice. The entire hitting mechanic still feels like crap compared to what we had before, but whatever... I've moved on.

And while I haven't tried using any kind of guess pitch since MLB '08 or '09, I do remember that I really improved my patience and approach at the plate once I stopped using guess pitch.

Once I made the move to abandon guess pitch and rely solely on my own pitch recognition, I made huge improvements at the plate. Once the pitch recognition is there, all you need is a somewhat patient approach and the offense really opens up at the higher difficulty levels.

It all comes back to pitch recognition for me though. You have to be able pick up and lay off of borderline pitches, especially when you're ahead in the count. And it's just as important to be able to spit on breaking balls and off speed pitches that start off too low.

It takes a little extra focus, but as long as I force myself to lock in on the pitcher's motion and release point, I usually give myself a chance to have good ABs. It never fails, actually... Almost every time I catch myself flailing for an extended period of time in a game, I realize that I was getting lazy and not picking up the baseball as early as possible.

That is exactly my approach to hitting, with the same mental flaws you described

[Battman]

What's your technique for picking up the ball out of the pitcher's hand? Where are you looking before the pitch?

I try to follow the ball from the beginning of the pitcher's motion til the release (and forth). If I concentrate on that (which sounds easier than it is as I tend to lose my focus, especially if I do not make enough hits) I see the brake and especially pitches outside the strike zone much better.

[Go Yankees]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Working the Count as a Hitter

I read a post on here a few years back, it said the best spot to look at to pick up the ball is the pitchers head, also if yoou are striking out to much or just not hitting in general, remember to not use power swing and USE CONTACT SWING WITH TWO STRIKES, that is very important if you dont want to strike out a boat load every game.

[Jgainsey]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Working the Count as a Hitter

I try to follow the ball from the beginning of the pitcher's motion til the release (and forth). If I concentrate on that (which sounds easier than it is as I tend to lose my focus, especially if I do not make enough hits) I see the brake and especially pitches outside the strike zone much better.

Same here.

You will lose the ball behind the pitcher's head/back for a moment, but I almost always pick up the ball better that way. If I don't focus on the wind up as closely and pick up the ball for the first time next to the pitcher's head(just before release), that's when I start to get into trouble.

I find myself taking a good number of first pitches in an at bat, which is a good strategy in and of itself, but it also helps me to reset. If I know that I'm 100% not going to swing, that gives me an opportunity to fully concentrate on timing the pitcher's wind up, as well as picking up on the baseball as early as possible.

[BSUFAN]

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I am a hacker but I have walked more this year than I ever have before and I been playing the show since 2011. Either my eye seems to be better or lucky or something else but it is different to me .The pitches seem to have more movement thus more out of the strike zone at times not sure but I will take the walks. JMHO

[DeJohn11]

I had a wonderful at bat last night against Cueto. I play on legend with the pitch speed all the way up. Full count on Josh Harrison and kept fouling off and spoiling tough pitches. 11th pitch of the at bat drilled a run scoring double into the right center gap. Pretty good feeling. Went on to beat the Reds 6-1 for the opening day victory.

[dubplate]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Working the Count as a Hitter

I read a post on here a few years back, it said the best spot to look at to pick up the ball is the pitchers head, also if yoou are striking out to much or just not hitting in general, remember to not use power swing and USE CONTACT SWING WITH TWO STRIKES, that is very important if you dont want to strike out a boat load every game.

I have cut down on my strikeouts by focusing on the pitchers head as it helps me pick up the ball quicker. Now if I could only figure out how to properly time my swing this year which is becoming a real struggle.

[Go Yankees]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Working the Count as a Hitter

Try the guess pitch thing, it worked for me till i didnt need it anymore, first- make sure you turn guess pitch on, second, every pitch or every other pitch (depending on how bad your hitting) guess fastball, if the pitch is a fastball it will blink red, if it doesnt blink red then you will know something slower than a fastball is coming, that will help you be able to wait longer for offspeed pitches but you can still be struck out by 2 seamers and cutters/ sinkers.