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  • lv2bll
    Pro
    • Mar 2009
    • 662

    #1081
    Re: MLB 09 "Road To The Show" thread

    Originally posted by clownbaby
    BAT SPEED QUESTION!

    I play on HOF (for RTTS and Franchise/Regular Play Mode)

    In my season mode, i can pull fastballs no problem, BAT SPEED IS WAY FASTER with the hitters I have.

    In RTTS, my hitter has TERRIBLE BAT SPEED. i foul heaters off nearly every time, sometimes i push them to right but its still because im late.

    *I've heard Contact determines the quality of the hit
    *I've heard Discipline determines the ability to check bad pitches easier
    *I've heard the Vision determines the ability to make contact with pitches out of the zone, etc.

    ... So what improves timing?
    if you look on the bottom of the pause menu it shows you everything . its quite informative and it has shown me alot.
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    • Philliefan45
      Rookie
      • Apr 2009
      • 1

      #1082
      Re: MLB 09 "Road To The Show" thread

      here are the teams I was with

      Giants (Half of my first year in AA), Traded to Redsox (Second half of my first year), got claimed off of outwright waivers to the orioles in 2011 ST after playing another season with the bosox's AAA team. Now I'm tearing it up hitting over .400 with 7hr, 49 or 50 rbis, and 6 sbs and I'm playing as a catcher

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      • mohler
        Rookie
        • Apr 2009
        • 6

        #1083
        Re: MLB 09 "Road To The Show" thread

        Hi, first post here.

        I started a SP and entered the draft. I was picked up by the astros, had a 5.4 era during first spring training at age 18 which I figure isn't too bad for the first time. Sent do AA Corpus Christi and originally started off as a reliever and worked my way into the starting rotation where I finished up the season with a 2.79 ERA, I was called up to the Astros after the 40 man roster expansion and pitched 7 innings for a 3.86 era. When I was called up I also started receiving the mlb minimum for 3 years. Immediately following the season I was placed on waivers (why would they place me on waivers?) and claimed by the Dodgers. The following spring I'm not sure what ERA I had but I was sent to AA Chattanooga where I posted a 0.96 era in 3 starts with 1 complete game shutout. After those 3 starts I was quickly called up to AAA Albuquerque where I was immediately put into a starting spot and I posted a 2.47 ERA. When the 40 man rosters expanded again I was placed into the starting rotation for the dodgers and had 3 starts (including a 12 hit complete game shutout LOL) for a 1.02 ERA. The following season I was named the 5th starter, finished with the following: 15-5 record, .87 WHIP, 1.82 ERA. That was also the last year on my contract. Toward the end of the season I was considered the 10th best pitcher in the league and the Dodgers offered me a salary according to my performance. The initial offer was 7 years/86mil. I renegotiated for 3 years/36.7 mil. I am currently playing the next season where in 5 starts as the club ace I have a 1.22 ERA 3-1 record and 2 complete game shutouts with a WHIP right around .67.

        To recap:
        Age 18 - drafted by astros - played AA - called to major league team - started receiving MLB minimum salary for next 3 years
        Age 19 - placed on waivers, claimed by dodgers - played AA - called to AAA - called to MLB as 5th starter
        Age 20 - 5th starter for LA - 1.87 ERA, 15-5 record, .87 WHIP - signed 3 year contract for 36 million.
        Age 21 - Club Ace - 6th Ranked pitcher in the league and scouting report says that I will be in cooperstown once I'm done dominating the show.

        P.S. At 18 I made the AA all star team, at 19 I made the AAA all star team and at 20 I made the MLB all star team. Currently working on the next season but so far I'm the 2nd to top vote getter for starting pitchers on the all star ballot.

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        • Broth32
          Rookie
          • Nov 2004
          • 78

          #1084
          Re: MLB 09 "Road To The Show" thread

          Originally posted by mohler
          Hi, first post here.

          I started a SP and entered the draft. I was picked up by the astros, had a 5.4 era during first spring training at age 18 which I figure isn't too bad for the first time. Sent do AA Corpus Christi and originally started off as a reliever and worked my way into the starting rotation where I finished up the season with a 2.79 ERA, I was called up to the Astros after the 40 man roster expansion and pitched 7 innings for a 3.86 era. When I was called up I also started receiving the mlb minimum for 3 years. Immediately following the season I was placed on waivers (why would they place me on waivers?) and claimed by the Dodgers. The following spring I'm not sure what ERA I had but I was sent to AA Chattanooga where I posted a 0.96 era in 3 starts with 1 complete game shutout. After those 3 starts I was quickly called up to AAA Albuquerque where I was immediately put into a starting spot and I posted a 2.47 ERA. When the 40 man rosters expanded again I was placed into the starting rotation for the dodgers and had 3 starts (including a 12 hit complete game shutout LOL) for a 1.02 ERA. The following season I was named the 5th starter, finished with the following: 15-5 record, .87 WHIP, 1.82 ERA. That was also the last year on my contract. Toward the end of the season I was considered the 10th best pitcher in the league and the Dodgers offered me a salary according to my performance. The initial offer was 7 years/86mil. I renegotiated for 3 years/36.7 mil. I am currently playing the next season where in 5 starts as the club ace I have a 1.22 ERA 3-1 record and 2 complete game shutouts with a WHIP right around .67.

          To recap:
          Age 18 - drafted by astros - played AA - called to major league team - started receiving MLB minimum salary for next 3 years
          Age 19 - placed on waivers, claimed by dodgers - played AA - called to AAA - called to MLB as 5th starter
          Age 20 - 5th starter for LA - 1.87 ERA, 15-5 record, .87 WHIP - signed 3 year contract for 36 million.
          Age 21 - Club Ace - 6th Ranked pitcher in the league and scouting report says that I will be in cooperstown once I'm done dominating the show.

          P.S. At 18 I made the AA all star team, at 19 I made the AAA all star team and at 20 I made the MLB all star team. Currently working on the next season but so far I'm the 2nd to top vote getter for starting pitchers on the all star ballot.
          Nice accomplishments so far....Just curious - what level are you playing on?
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          • mohler
            Rookie
            • Apr 2009
            • 6

            #1085
            Re: MLB 09 "Road To The Show" thread

            first time playing the game so I'm playing it on veteran and default sliders, about to crank up the difficulty I think

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            • WTF
              MVP
              • Aug 2002
              • 20274

              #1086
              Re: MLB 09 "Road To The Show" thread

              Can you make someone look like yourself? How is the CAP system? Do you look like an in game player, or out of place?
              Twitter - WTF_OS
              #DropMeAFollow

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              • bigjake62505
                Banned
                • Mar 2008
                • 1079

                #1087
                Re: MLB 09 "Road To The Show" thread

                The CAP system is good and there are many different options when it comes to editing the face and head. so yes if you are good there are plenty of options to make yourself. During the game your player looks like they fit in well and the transitions is seamless.

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                • Theamazingtiny
                  Rookie
                  • Jun 2008
                  • 24

                  #1088
                  Re: MLB 09 "Road To The Show" thread

                  Is there anywhere posted on the net an explanation of what the different things you can pump in training mode actually do. One of my advancement goals for my pitcher right now is "Increase Accuracy" but there is nothing in the training that says accuracy. Unless it means increase the control on all my pitches...does anyone know?

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                  • totalownership
                    Banned
                    • Jul 2004
                    • 3838

                    #1089
                    Re: MLB 09 "Road To The Show" thread

                    Originally posted by Theamazingtiny
                    Is there anywhere posted on the net an explanation of what the different things you can pump in training mode actually do. One of my advancement goals for my pitcher right now is "Increase Accuracy" but there is nothing in the training that says accuracy. Unless it means increase the control on all my pitches...does anyone know?
                    If you scroll all the way down you should see "ACC" that's it.

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                    • Theamazingtiny
                      Rookie
                      • Jun 2008
                      • 24

                      #1090
                      Re: MLB 09 "Road To The Show" thread

                      Originally posted by totalownership
                      If you scroll all the way down you should see "ACC" that's it.
                      *feels like a noob*

                      Thanks.

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                      • totalownership
                        Banned
                        • Jul 2004
                        • 3838

                        #1091
                        Re: MLB 09 "Road To The Show" thread

                        Originally posted by Theamazingtiny
                        *feels like a noob*

                        Thanks.
                        LOL no problem man. My first time around I was like ??? too.

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                        • WTF
                          MVP
                          • Aug 2002
                          • 20274

                          #1092
                          Re: MLB 09 "Road To The Show" thread

                          Could I get the announcer to say Will Ferrell?
                          Twitter - WTF_OS
                          #DropMeAFollow

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                          • GrayFox51
                            Rookie
                            • Aug 2005
                            • 293

                            #1093
                            Re: MLB 09 "Road To The Show" thread

                            Which year are we allowed to become unrestricted free agents? I just finished my 6th season, I was so happy that I was leaving my team, but then I was forced into Arbitration and signed another 1 yr deal.

                            I cant take another LOOONGG year with the Brewers!

                            -- Edit

                            Holy crap, I just realized it's 6 years of MLB service! That means i'll have to be with them at least 2 more years! NOOOOOOOOOOOO

                            This seriously sucks. And every time I ask for a trade, they say im an asset and hang in there. WTF!

                            ARGG!!

                            What year is it?
                            Last edited by GrayFox51; 04-22-2009, 11:39 PM.

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                            • Theamazingtiny
                              Rookie
                              • Jun 2008
                              • 24

                              #1094
                              Re: MLB 09 "Road To The Show" thread

                              Originally posted by totalownership
                              LOL no problem man. My first time around I was like ??? too.
                              Just when they said accuracy I didn't think they meant fielding. They should be more specific in the advancement goals.

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                              • 42
                                Hall Of Fame
                                • Feb 2009
                                • 8801

                                #1095
                                Re: MLB 09 "Road To The Show" thread

                                Originally posted by GrayFox51
                                Which year are we allowed to become unrestricted free agents? I just finished my 6th season, I was so happy that I was leaving my team, but then I was forced into Arbitration and signed another 1 yr deal.

                                I cant take another LOOONGG year with the Brewers!

                                -- Edit

                                Holy crap, I just realized it's 6 years of MLB service! That means i'll have to be with them at least 2 more years! NOOOOOOOOOOOO

                                This seriously sucks. And every time I ask for a trade, they say im an asset and hang in there. WTF!

                                ARGG!!

                                What year is it?

                                Haha, that's just awful. I'm in the 2010 season at the AAA level, man I've got a loooooong way to go.

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