MLB 11 "Road To The Show" thread

[allhailben7]

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I created my Rtts player the same as I have the last 2 years (Speedster/contact CF), and this year, because of the control change, I started off like ~.120 through the first 4 weeks. Then, I finally got on track, raising it to .235-.250 by about mid may. Now, as fun as I find hitting and fielding to be, I've always loved to make things happen on the base paths more. And since I'm usually the leadoff guy, that's always great. I can steal second and third on back-to-back pitches sometimes (Steal ABL/Baserunning SPD/pitch SPD not altered at all). This year, I was doing really well, as usual (19 SB 1CS and only like 29H 1BB through mid-late may as well). Then, in the span of two games, I got thrown out 4 times in 5 attempts.

Now, the bad thing is... I rarely check the messages (better now). So, I went through and spent the points as usual and went to the next game and stole 3 (w/no CS). Apparently, he had given me a warning about stealing... but I just stole 3 TIMES, so I got benched (although they kept PH me in top/bottom of 1st for our leadoff hitter... WTF??). They finally start giving me the steal sign, so I take it I can steal again... Wrong.

But now I'm past the all-star break, haven't stolen in 15+ games (I'm still 4th in AAA... they keep rubbing it in my face on load screens), and I still have no green light.

How do I get it back?? I'm now a 73 SPD, 44BRABL, 36BRAGG

[allhailben7]

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I also have one hell of a time trying to hit the ball. It seems I either make contact or strike out... to an EXTREME:

Still about July/after all star break in AAA

181AB 44H 2BB.......

61 STRIKEOUTS.

I've gotten to the point to where I check the S/B every time I go up to the plate and take 1st (sometimes 2nd also) pitch based on that....

[Gagnon39]

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I also have one hell of a time trying to hit the ball. It seems I either make contact or strike out... to an EXTREME:

Still about July/after all star break in AAA

181AB 44H 2BB.......

61 STRIKEOUTS.

I've gotten to the point to where I check the S/B every time I go up to the plate and take 1st (sometimes 2nd also) pitch based on that....

This is EXACTLY why I started a Road to the Show as a pitcher. Problem solved.

[TheShizNo1]

I was doing great. Started to really get the flow of hitting. I batted something like .367 in the last 5-6 series w/ Tampa's AA team, then got traded to the Braves AA team. My SS hasn't been right since. I get like one hit a game now and struggle to stay above .215

[VoItage]

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Update...

Won the 2012 ROTY award. Went 10-7 with a 2.99 ERA and led the league in WHIP. Tried to get out of Toronto in the offseason because we're awful and every game my defense makes 2-4 errors behind me and gives next to no run support. There's also practically zero fans at every game and it's just boring. Unfortunately only the Jays offered me a contract and I signed for 5 years/65M.

[ILiveForThis]

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To go along with my Slugger 3rd Basemen, I created an all-around RF. I got drafted to the Angels and complete all my goals, but get the 'Strong Showing' email, keeping me on the Bench for 4 more weeks. Anyone else get this and are well annoyed?

[Kentucky_Gentleman]

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So my 1st Baseman on the Nationals was just terrible, and it wasn't fun anymore. I decided to create a closer since so many suggest it on here.

What are the best ways to make your closer good on the game? I've never done it before so I definitely need some help. I have a cutter, a circle change, and a slider to start.

I was drafted by the white sox.

[Kentucky_Gentleman]

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Also do you all use the view in pitching for RTTS where it's just like as if you're pitching in your franchise? Like from the normal view when you're a batter? That's what's on default for me. I don't mind it at all.

[Kentucky_Gentleman]

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Well I'm having success with my closer so far. In Birmingham I'm 1-0 with a 1.74 ERA. I gave up 2 runs in my first appearance and have been pretty much shut-down since. BTW this is in 10.1 innings pitched.

Still would like to know what attributes are best to focus on for closing.

[VoItage]

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Well, finally got my wish and was traded out of that hell-hole they call Toronto.
Was traded to Milwaukee. Roster looked pretty good but we failed to make the postseason yet again and I got no run support at all. Was selected to another all-star game though.

Ugh, just want a good team.

[JustOpinions]

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Well, finally got my wish and was traded out of that hell-hole they call Toronto.
Was traded to Milwaukee. Roster looked pretty good but we failed to make the postseason yet again and I got no run support at all. Was selected to another all-star game though.

Ugh, just want a good team.

Ha thats funny those are two of three teams I follow IRL and would want, Stop whining

[Kentucky_Gentleman]

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Well I was having a solid time in AA Birmingham. But mid-way through June I've had like 3 rough outings in a row and my ERA is up to 4.42.

Hopefully I can turn it around again soon.

[ChernoTheInferno]

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My speedy CF RttS just came to a grinding halt and I'm not sure I'm gonna bother continuing. Past 2 advancement periods I've gotten power-hitter goals, so I only fulfilled 2, with the other 2 being not even close. For some reason the game now wants my 32-power speedy outfielder (99 speed, both BR, fielding and reaction) to turn into a power hitter. Now yet again I keep getting power goals. I keep not-saving and reloading the save file and every time I get a combination of "Increase LHP Power" AND "Increase RHP Power" along with "Hit at least 1 home run" (I have a 32 POWER RATING) or total bases goals. These same ones keep popping up. My previous advancement period I hit .340 or so but didn't even come close to the total bases goal even with a SLG over .420. This is ridiculous. For some reason I don't think the Texas Rangers threaten to bench Elvis Andrus if he doesn't hit for enough power.

[anthonytolley27]

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I'm a closer for giants but not seeing enough playing time because we had to go and get Johnny ventures they won't trade me idk wat I should do. I was the closer last yr then I failed one goal then they sent me down to AAA. So if anyone got an idea let me kno. And can u gt a contract from a different team in the offseason??? Plz comment and thanxs.

[ChernoTheInferno]

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So I have the game do base-running for me because of the hit-and-run glitch. Past 12 games, 22 times on base, 2 stolen base attempts (both after one single). I've wasted thousands of points by now on getting my centerfielder up to 99 on speed, BR Ability and BR Aggressiveness and with a .391 OBP am not even in top 5 in stolen bases (others are mostly .330 OBP guys, so that's even more annoying). Funny, when I got all those ratings up to 99 I thought 99 meant 99/100, damn near perfect, Rickey Henderson/Vince Coleman/Tim Raines. And no, there's nobody on base in front of me, there's never anybody on base on the 2014 Oakland Athletics other than me. I checked the messages and there isn't anything from the manager. Any suggestions?