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  • deckofcards77
    Rookie
    • Jun 2012
    • 163

    #1

    Most Fun Position in Road to the Show?

    I'm going to start a brand new player in Road to the Show... What kind of position should I be? from your guys past experience what is the most enjoyable position to play? I'v already played 1st base.
  • Bobhead
    Pro
    • Mar 2011
    • 4926

    #2
    Re: Most Fun Position in Road to the Show?

    1. Relief pitcher
    2. Shortstop
    3. Starting pitcher

    In my opinion.

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    • deckofcards77
      Rookie
      • Jun 2012
      • 163

      #3
      Re: Most Fun Position in Road to the Show?

      Why is shortstop fun?

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      • Bobhead
        Pro
        • Mar 2011
        • 4926

        #4
        Re: Most Fun Position in Road to the Show?

        Originally posted by deckofcards77
        Why is shortstop fun?
        Other positions get a little too "routine" imo. I've played center field and have literally gone weeks (in-game time) between balls that even required an extraordinary effort (ie a dive or something). Other base positions are pretty much just "scoop the ball up and throw to first"

        I feel like shortstop is the most "unroutine" of the "fielder" positions (ie every position except catcher and pitcher). You do a little more than just easy throws to first, since you also get diving plays on grounders, double plays, etc...

        Remember that you're playing this position exclusively for as long as you play RTTS. Even if you quit after 1 season, that's a lot of baseball at one position. So while every position is certainly "fun," pitching and shortstop stand out to me because they never get old.

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        • deckofcards77
          Rookie
          • Jun 2012
          • 163

          #5
          Re: Most Fun Position in Road to the Show?

          Originally posted by Bobhead
          Other positions get a little too "routine" imo. I've played center field and have literally gone weeks (in-game time) between balls that even required an extraordinary effort (ie a dive or something). Other base positions are pretty much just "scoop the ball up and throw to first"

          I feel like shortstop is the most "unroutine" of the "fielder" positions (ie every position except catcher and pitcher). You do a little more than just easy throws to first, since you also get diving plays on grounders, double plays, etc...

          Remember that you're playing this position exclusively for as long as you play RTTS. Even if you quit after 1 season, that's a lot of baseball at one position. So while every position is certainly "fun," pitching and shortstop stand out to me because they never get old.
          Wow thank you. I will consider that. At catcher, what are your main duties?

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          • Armor and Sword
            The Lama
            • Sep 2010
            • 21789

            #6
            Re: Most Fun Position in Road to the Show?

            I have never deep dived into this mode. I did play almost an entire year with MLB 11 as Starting Pitcher and it was a lot of fun.

            I really need to come around to this mode and give it a run one day. I can see the addiction to it.....I would do create a Pitcher again as it is pretty awesome to develop your pitches etc. I would definitely try out SS as well.
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            • dingleberryfinn
              Banned
              • May 2010
              • 1736

              #7
              Re: Most Fun Position in Road to the Show?

              I always have the most fun at pitcher
              I like coming up with an arsenal you wouldn't normally see
              like a knuckleball/screwball pitcher
              or a curveball/sweepingcurve/slurve/12-6 guy

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              • geisterhome
                MVP
                • Sep 2011
                • 2101

                #8
                Re: Most Fun Position in Road to the Show?

                Pitcher is fun for sure but as somebody who is playing many games in franchise mode etc. I'm already pitching every game. That's why it's not as exciting for me. If pitcher then as a reliever.
                I never got deep into that mode either, mostly cos of the trade logic and other questionable managerial decision by the cpu.
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                • WickedFastball
                  Banned
                  • Feb 2013
                  • 330

                  #9
                  Re: Most Fun Position in Road to the Show?

                  Pitcher
                  1st Base (POWER)
                  SS
                  RF (POWER)
                  I have played entire Careers with each of these positions, but breaking the K's record or the home run record are by far the most satisfying experiences of this game!!!!! I hit 81 home runs one season a few years back, and it was one of the funnest experiences I have had with this game, (OR ANY GAME FOR THAT MATTER!)making defensive playes is cool, but nothing will ever beat the feeling of striking out 21 batters in a game, or crushing a grand slam!!!
                  Last edited by WickedFastball; 12-25-2013, 12:17 PM.

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                  • Bullit
                    Bacon is Better
                    • Aug 2009
                    • 5004

                    #10
                    Re: Most Fun Position in Road to the Show?

                    I really like playing as a Shortstop. To me it just gives me the ability to really create a player I was to be. If you want to be a power hitter you can really sink points in because you can lay off some other skills. If you want to be a speedy contact guy again it fits right in. I like balancing it out and building a switch hitting 5 tool guy. It can be tough but it keeps me interested in my guy and keeps me playing. This year I am just getting to free agency level and I am having a blast.

                    PS:

                    I am trying something new this time and so far its been working really well. I am trying to play my entire career for the same team. I am coming up on six years and have managed to avoid being traded.
                    Last edited by Bullit; 12-25-2013, 01:00 PM.
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                    • rjackson
                      MVP
                      • Apr 2005
                      • 1661

                      #11
                      Re: Most Fun Position in Road to the Show?

                      Originally posted by dingleberryfinn
                      I always have the most fun at pitcher
                      I like coming up with an arsenal you wouldn't normally see
                      like a knuckleball/screwball pitcher
                      or a curveball/sweepingcurve/slurve/12-6 guy
                      My first thought was Bronson Arroyo

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                      • RangersCruz
                        MVP
                        • May 2012
                        • 3275

                        #12
                        Re: Most Fun Position in Road to the Show?

                        Starting pitcher has always been the most fun to me try it out i just hope in MLb 14 we get some commentary back i hate the silence

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                        • JaFFiTh
                          MVP
                          • Mar 2008
                          • 1684

                          #13
                          Most Fun Position in Road to the Show?

                          For me, i've always played SS and 2B. Tried SP but I felt it was boring, all I do is pitch and pitch, I'd rather hit over pitching but I did enjoy being a CP. it's quick and at the end of the game, either u close or blow it. Seasons go by very quickly as well.

                          This year I tried out CF as it was the position I played in my Slo-Pitch league this past summer (sadly I'm not exactly a good fielder :-( I find reading long flyball harder to read, I find myself playing better shallow or infield IRL) and i had to get the hang of it but I found it to be quite decent.

                          Out of the positions I've tried out, I'll have to go with SS/2B, CP 2nd choice.

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