Fielding errors on fly balls

[Aviator87AC]

Is it just me or is the fielding (especially outfielding) really jacked up this year? I just raged my game because of it.

I've got Cargo and Blackmon, both excellent fielders, botching simple catches.

I think it's a player momentum thing while running. Often times when I'm trying to run after a catch, I try to get under it early and then straighten the player out, but this induces "momentum" in another direction, causing the player to botch the catch. That probably sounds confusing, but it's the best way I can explain it.

Personally I can't stand how the fielders respond in '17. They feel slow and sluggish when turning.

How are you guys fielding fly balls in the outfield? Are you trying to match the runners speed for when the ball drops, or do you get under it quickly and then turn?

[bcruise]

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Yeah, feathering the analog stick is important to avoid situations like this, because when you position yourself under the ball without much time to spare the catch animation will trigger late and you'll drop the ball. I think the game kind of helps you out with this this year - have you ever noticed your fielder moving less than full speed when you're tilting the analog all the way? I think it does this to help you arrive at the ball in a moving animation rather than getting there and stopping at the last second.

Basically, you need to figure out whether you have enough time to get under the ball and camp for a couple seconds, or whether you'll need to make the catch on the move. Getting caught in-between is a really good way to blow the catch.

There is one situation where you want to avoid this and get under the ball ASAP - when there is a runner in tag-up situation. Obviously you don't want them getting an extra base due to a long moving catch animation so you want to dash to slightly behind the landing spot, preload and then make the catch and throw to the lead base or cutoff man.

[themoneyteam1212]

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I've noticed this too. Very annoying

[Aviator87AC]

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There is one situation where you want to avoid this and get under the ball ASAP - when there is a runner in tag-up situation.

Yep. This is exactly the situation I was in. The problem is, as you mentioned, flicking the analog stick in the direction of the throw right as the ball drops. It seems to cause a ton of errors/botched catches.

I know what you mean about the catch animations this year too, which leads to a different problem, which is when (if ever) to dive for a catch with R2? I had Cargo do a rolling catch on an outstretched ball without using R2. I believe this was a play that he can make because of his fielding rating, which a lesser player would not make. Problem is, it's difficult to know when to use R2 with game mechanics like this.

[Jaysguy44]

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I find this year's fielding in the outfield to be really good. What i usually do is run to the location of where the ball is going to drop just in time so its a fluid motion. If i have to adjust the fielder because i was too early thats where i get nervous, it sorta means i've over ran the ball.

[d15nonvtec]

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I seem to notice that if an outfielder is having a bad hitting game, he is just off in fielding as well.

If they go 0 for .. then I seem to notice a flub in the outfield with them at some point.

[Aviator87AC]

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What i usually do is run to the location of where the ball is going to drop just in time so its a fluid motion.

This was my question. You explained it perfectly with the "[one] fluid motion" description - it seems to me that this is almost always how you are meant to field in this game. My concern is, having played outfield IRL, you always want to get under the ball and pivot your hips towards where you're throwing before catching.

I seem to notice that if an outfielder is having a bad hitting game, he is just off in fielding as well.
If they go 0 for .. then I seem to notice a flub in the outfield with them at some point.

This is an incredibly interesting point. I have always been curious about the in-game mechanics behind player morale and how it changes from play to play. Much like how stamina and confidence affect pitchers, is there a similar system in motion for all players?

[underdog13]

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This year seems much more forgiving

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[BigOscar]

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All fielders turn like they are playing on ice, but it is particularly noticeable in the outfield. Baserunners are pretty terrible at turning as well, I think they generally just haven't got the physics right at all

[oilersfan99]

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I very rarely make an error with this. When your guy is running up to the ball, he slows down and I let go of the left stick. He catches it every time for me and never over runs it.

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[Aviator87AC]

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Thanks for the advice! I've tried it a few times and even made the highlight reel with an R2 diving catch.

I think the fielding just takes some getting used to, but it's definitely not intuitive in my opinion.

[d15nonvtec]

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I had my guy basically walk to a fly ball and had plenty of time to wait for it and it hit him in the head, smh.