Re: Classic pitching interface

[knich1]

Re: Classic pitching interface

Classic pitching IMO is the best once you get used to it. I use HOF classic pitching but if you’re new to it I would start lower and progress

[Rmiok222]

Re: Classic pitching interface

Classic pitching IMO is the best once you get used to it. I use HOF classic pitching but if you’re new to it I would start lower and progress

I’m using legend on both pitching and hitting. I use sliders though so it’s more like HOF+++

I really enjoy this years game. Love the sim aspect of directional and classic


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[knich]

Re: Classic pitching interface

I’m using legend on both pitching and hitting. I use sliders though so it’s more like HOF+++

I really enjoy this years game. Love the sim aspect of directional and classic


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I am pretty happy with HOF classic pitching. I was playing Legend hitting for a while with 10 pitch speed. I was having good success initially but over time the pitch speed caught up with me and I was late a lot. Also, it is very hard to get good contact let alone square up. Legend at 10 speed is fun but no joke. I think my sweet spot is HOF classic pitching and HOF hitting with 10 speed and AS sliders (which are basically default +). One day I will learn to pitch with the clean screen approach AS uses but I think I'd serve up too many meat balls.

[moTIGS]

Re: Classic pitching interface

Question for those who play on high difficulties:

I use veteran for both pitching and hitting (classic/directional). I notice quite a few times that my pitcher will totally miss his spot, hang a breaking pitch, etc, but the CPU batter mistimes the swing and just fouls them off.

On higher difficulties, will my pitchers miss their spots more often? Or will CPU batters be better about taking advantage of those bad pitches?

[modore]

Re: Classic pitching interface

I'm using HOF pitching and I think the CPU either mis times the swing or takes too many middle of the plate pitches. They just don't punish the mistakes like they should. And, they chase too many pitches way off the plate.
I'm going to experiment with the timing slider and see if that changes CPU approach.

[stealyerface]

Re: Classic pitching interface

Adding onto the "visual clue" is 100% non-scientific, and 100% accurate.

What I love about the Classic Pitching, is that as you learn your pitching staff, you begin to get a feel of when to release the button for a "perfect" motion.

Maybe with Price, it is when his knee is at the highest point. Maybe with Porcello, when he breaks the glove. Maybe with relievers who only pitch from the stretch, it is when they start the drive to the plate...

Whatever the cue, or whatever helps you figure it out, half the fun is learning where to get the most out of your staff, with their ++ release point.

Just remember, trying to put a little extra on that curveball, can lead to missing up in the zone and watching it leave the yard at Mach 4, or bouncing it, and having your catcher chase it to the back stop.

Either way, learning your staff, their pitches, and how to throw them, will pay dividends in a long season.
~syf

[TonyMoraco15]

Re: Classic pitching interface

Adding onto the "visual clue" is 100% non-scientific, and 100% accurate.

What I love about the Classic Pitching, is that as you learn your pitching staff, you begin to get a feel of when to release the button for a "perfect" motion.

Maybe with Price, it is when his knee is at the highest point. Maybe with Porcello, when he breaks the glove. Maybe with relievers who only pitch from the stretch, it is when they start the drive to the plate...

Whatever the cue, or whatever helps you figure it out, half the fun is learning where to get the most out of your staff, with their ++ release point.

Just remember, trying to put a little extra on that curveball, can lead to missing up in the zone and watching it leave the yard at Mach 4, or bouncing it, and having your catcher chase it to the back stop.

Either way, learning your staff, their pitches, and how to throw them, will pay dividends in a long season.
~syf

100% On point