Stolen Bases

[AReifschneider]

Re: Stolen Bases

Is there a way to switch control from a batter to baserunner midgame? If there isn't, that would be an interesting way to "fix" stealing bases. Going into player-lock mode as the runner and focusing on just stealing would go a long way. Wouldn't need to do as much, if any, slider alchemy then.

[Qb]

Re: Stolen Bases

I've had pretty good success in MTO (so default sliders) by picking my spots. I don't run a lot or as soon as I get the chance. If a guy has a slow delivery or offspeed stuff he's throwing a lot, then I'll give it a shot. As for technique, I usually pre-load the steal then try to sneak an extra step in when I think the pitcher is coming home by mashing L1. Not sure if it really helps with the jump, but I do OK. Sometimes I'll try to time it with hold/release L2 but not often.

I had a big steal with Greg Allen of Cleveland (78/50 maybe) pinch-running for Roberto Perez in one of those late-inning MTO situations trying to break a cold streak that was dragging me down in the standings. Tie game late, Perez singles, Allen in to run. CPU Holland throws over, I don't think I even took a lead. He's fairly slow to the plate, but throws some heat and Perez is no slouch. Waited a few pitches until I thought a breaking ball was coming, sure enough, swiped a bag. Next batter singled him home and held on for the win.

[PirateFan]

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You have to pick your spots. I lead the league with steals but stealing while bunting shouldn't be stealing??? Franmil Reyes has seven steals in early May. I'm assuming stats affect contracts, so I don't want cheat steals. Maybe I'm missing something. A runner advancing on a bunt isn't a steal? Jeff Mcneil could break Ricky Henderson's single-season stolen base record if I implemented the bunt steal every time. If you don't hit-and-run on a bunt it's a double play, so it's sort of a "whatever stat" for me.

[Qb]

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Stole another big one with Greg Allen late in an MTO game. Dropped into a 1-1 game in the 8th with Giolito throwing a one-hitter. Allen reaches on an E4, steals second on a 2-1 low fastball (Grandal 61 arm). Leon advances the runner, Hernandez sac fly, I take lead without getting a hit.

[gp005]

Re: Stolen Bases

Exactly. Those numbers are exactly why I decided to post this thread in the first place. Merrifield and Mondesi are so fast, and rated so high that it is inexcusable for them to have basically a 50% caught stealing rate in my Royals franchise. And I’ve been playing The Show for over a decade. It’s not like we’re all new to this game and haven’t mastered the art of the stolen base. That’s why there’s so much frustration with the baserunning. It’s broken.

I also dont understand why guys with 0 speed are constantly trying to steal bases during sim.. it needs to be fixed.. why does miguel cabrera have 11 unsuccessful steals in a season

[Unlucky 13]

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I also dont understand why guys with 0 speed are constantly trying to steal bases during sim.. it needs to be fixed.. why does miguel cabrera have 11 unsuccessful steals in a season

That is pretty unrealistic! But I'll take more stolen bases over less.

[BBallBryan23]

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I also dont understand why guys with 0 speed are constantly trying to steal bases during sim.. it needs to be fixed.. why does miguel cabrera have 11 unsuccessful steals in a season

Seriously! It’s crazy. So far in my franchise (through May 4), there are NINE catchers with 6+ stolen base attempts. Jorge Alfaro from Miami is among the NL leaders with 7 stolen bases. It’s just ridiculous.

[BA2929]

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Can anyone tell me how to queue up a steal for the guy on 1st when you have runners at the corners? It says push the left analog stick towards first + L2, so I do that and let go to queue it up but BOTH runners steal every time. So my guy on 3rd tries to steal home.

I'm sure I'm doing it wrong but I can't find directions in game on how to do it. Any help or suggestions would be great.

[countryboy]

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Can anyone tell me how to queue up a steal for the guy on 1st when you have runners at the corners? It says push the left analog stick towards first + L2, so I do that and let go to queue it up but BOTH runners steal every time. So my guy on 3rd tries to steal home.

I'm sure I'm doing it wrong but I can't find directions in game on how to do it. Any help or suggestions would be great.

Hold the L stick towards first base for about a second or two before pressing L2. Doing it simultaneously as it states causes the game to register the L2 (steal all) prompt without the L-stick/base designation.

[BA2929]

Re: Stolen Bases

Hold the L stick towards first base for about a second or two before pressing L2. Doing it simultaneously as it states causes the game to register the L2 (steal all) prompt without the L-stick/base designation.

Ohhh ok great! Thanks!


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[tonyfire2001]

Re: Stolen Bases

I also dont understand why guys with 0 speed are constantly trying to steal bases during sim.. it needs to be fixed.. why does miguel cabrera have 11 unsuccessful steals in a season

My take on it, would be failed hit and runs, cause if the batter swing and misses run runner is now stealing base...so it could be that...

[TitanUP2]

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Don't know if this is a placebo effect type thing on helping not get picked off when you have a steal qued up. Or if it actually works. But it seems to help.

I do the Tap L2 to que up the steal then hold L1 and finally release it when I want the "break" to happen thing. Obviously when they try to pick you off you get picked off 98% of the time.

So what I do is as soon I see the camera switch to the pick off cam(when on 1st) or see the infielders behind the runner on 2nd move hard to the bag I let go of L1 and immediately press R1. Even with taking an extra lead (1 step) from the default lead it gives you on 2nd i can get back most of the time. I've stop taken extra leads on 1st due to increases the chances of throw overs/pitch outs. But I've had success getting back when i'm going on a pitch and they throw over.

Seems this get back reaction is tied to players steal rating cause i have more success getting back with higher "steal" rated players. Which makes sense.

Like i said maybe it's all of a placebo type thing and don't see it mentioned anywhere in the controls but just throwing it out there.

[wizfan2]

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Seriously! It’s crazy. So far in my franchise (through May 4), there are NINE catchers with 6+ stolen base attempts. Jorge Alfaro from Miami is among the NL leaders with 7 stolen bases. It’s just ridiculous.

The roster I use Jorge Alfaro of the Marlins has a speed rating of 75, so that is possible.

[BBallBryan23]

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The roster I use Jorge Alfaro of the Marlins has a speed rating of 75, so that is possible.

Ok, maybe Alfaro could be an exception, but there shouldn’t be that many catchers among SB league leaders. Nelson Cruz has 5 (through May 12) and his steal & baserunning aggresivenss are both at 0.