S & B’s Directional/Classic MLB 23 Sliders

[bryanm1982]

Re: S & B’s Directional/Classic MLB 23 Sliders

Cardinals take 2 out of 3 from the Dodgers. Finished the long 10-game west coast trip 5-5 which we will take. The NL West is a power house. The Dodgers and Padres are both 24-6.

Game one:

STL 6 7 1
LAD 3 8 0

W- Miles Mikolas ( 4 - 2 )
L- Julio Urias ( 3 - 2 )
S- Ryan Helsley ( )

STL SP- Mikolas 6.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, K, 3.75 ERA
LAD SP- Urias 6.0 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 2.72 ERA

STL HRs- Goldschmidt (7) Arenado (2)
LAD HRs- Smith (4)

PotG- Paul Goldschmidt 2 for 4 - HR, 4 RBI, 2 R

Notes -

Game two:

STL 2 6 0
LAD 3 10 1

W- Jimmy Nelson ( 4 - 0 )
L- Zack Thompson ( 0 - 1 )
S- Evan Phillips ( 15 )

STL SP- Flaherty 6.0 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 3.44 ERA
LAD SP- Gonsolin 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 3.05 ERA

STL HRs- Nootbaar 2 (6)
LAD HRs- Betts (8)

PotG- Mookie Betts

Notes -

Game three:

STL 2 4 0
LAD 0 2 0

W- Adam Wainwright ( 3 - 1 )
L- Walker Buehler ( 4 - 2 )
S- None

STL SP- Wainwright 9.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 2.70 ERA
LAD SP- Buehler 7.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 3.46 ERA

STL HRs- Goldschmidt (8)
LAD HRS- None

PotG- Adam Wainwright

Notes - Wainwright pitches a complete game shut out.

~~Injury news~~
Ronald Acuna - Broken Pectorum - 6 months
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Up Next:

Angels ( 14 - 15 , 3rd AL West , 2.5 gb ) @ Cardinals ( 18 - 11 , 1st NL Central , +0.5 gb )


Game one: Jose Suarez ( 1 - 2 , 4.26 ERA ) vs Steven Matz ( 1 - 2 , 6.75 ERA )

Game two: Shohei Ohtani ( 4 - 1 , 3.76 ERA ) vs Jordan Montgomery ( 3 - 0 , 3.00 ERA )

Game three: Tyler Anderson ( 3 - 3 , 2.43 ERA ) vs Miles Mikolas ( 4 - 2 , 3.75 ERA )

[The Kid 24]

Re: S & B’s Directional/Classic MLB 23 Sliders

So if u fill up the LRP spots, those are the ones used the most. They've definitely changed something this year. I've done a crap ton of sims and here's what I came up with that does the best in game and simulation.

LRP - worst RHP, stamina under 40
LRP - empty
LRP - empty
MRP - 2nd best RHP
MRP - 3rd best RHP
MRP - 2nd lefty, 4th best RHP
MRP - 4th or 5th RHP
SU - best LHP
SU - best RHP
CP - closer obviously

In this setup the CPU will use the MRPs the most, but not to an extreme amount. When setting up ur two setup men, keep in mind they will be used less in Sims. So if there is a high usage lefty or righty, u might want to swap with the MRP spots. When playing the teams swap them back.

The LRP will average two innings per appearance. All others are around one inning per. The stamina issue will cause certain relievers to have more appearances, simply because they are fresher. So if u have 3 MRPs under 30 stamina and one close to or above 40 that reliever will be used the most, regardless of rating. Only way around this is to have all RPs with stamina 30 or below. I think I'm going to make those edits. Stamina is just too critical for the Sims bullpen usage.

Also, it seems that the worst reliever, if not in the LRP spot, will be used the least. Makes sense, as he's the worst.

In game this setup works great, just how a modern bullpen should be used. Sims, pretty good as well. Maybe swapping the LRP once a month would be my only other suggestion, to cut down on innings pitched by that reliever. Injuries will play a role with that as well.

Bigdawg bud, thank you so much for this amazing work!

Just one question... What do we do if CPU bullpen doesnt have a lefty? Going off OD rosters, I believe there was a couple teams that didnt have a lefty in their pen.

[bryanm1982]

Re: S & B’s Directional/Classic MLB 23 Sliders

Bigdawg bud, thank you so much for this amazing work!

Just one question... What do we do if CPU bullpen doesnt have a lefty? Going off OD rosters, I believe there was a couple teams that didnt have a lefty in their pen.

Great question. I was wondering that too. I wonder if we put a middle of the pack RP in the SU1 spot. The SU2 spot sounds like it has to be the higher rated player. Just a question of how to get the CPU to use both since both would be RHP.

[The Kid 24]

Re: S & B’s Directional/Classic MLB 23 Sliders

Great question. I was wondering that too. I wonder if we put a middle of the pack RP in the SU1 spot. The SU2 spot sounds like it has to be the higher rated player. Just a question of how to get the CPU to use both since both would be RHP.

Yep agreed! See what bigdawg comes back with.

[Chuid]

Re: S & B’s Directional/Classic MLB 23 Sliders

I just raised pitch speed to 10 and I hit 7 hrs. I love the way these play but the hrs are crazy idk why. I’m not the best so idk

[bryanm1982]

Re: S & B’s Directional/Classic MLB 23 Sliders

I just raised pitch speed to 10 and I hit 7 hrs. I love the way these play but the hrs are crazy idk why. I’m not the best so idk

That is crazy with the home runs. You have power at 5? You can raise cpu consistency to 10. That should give you less meatballs.

[DarthRambo]

Re: S & B’s Directional/Classic MLB 23 Sliders

I just raised pitch speed to 10 and I hit 7 hrs. I love the way these play but the hrs are crazy idk why. I’m not the best so idk

I feel sometimes for some, raising pitch speeds help their hitting. This could be the case for you. Try it on default and see how it goes for you.

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[Chuid]

Re: S & B’s Directional/Classic MLB 23 Sliders

I feel sometimes for some, raising pitch speeds help their hitting. This could be the case for you. Try it on default and see how it goes for you.

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I’m deff gonna try that, only reason I raised it up was because I wasn’t striking out enough. On 10 I was striking out a good bit, but I don’t think 7 home runs should happen. I’m playing with 6 powers like in v3 so I’ll try pitch speed 5 then see how it goes and report back. If home runs keeps happening I’ll probably drop user power.

[The Kid 24]

Re: S & B’s Directional/Classic MLB 23 Sliders

Bigdawg bud, thank you so much for this amazing work!

Just one question... What do we do if CPU bullpen doesnt have a lefty? Going off OD rosters, I believe there was a couple teams that didnt have a lefty in their pen.

Sorry fellas, I want to bump this post so bigdawg see's it.... Really interested in his finding as sounds like he locked in amazing AI bullpen settings!

[HeadCoach2.0]

Re: S & B’s Directional/Classic MLB 23 Sliders

In a first place tie with the Braves.
Getting ready to play a big 4 games series against them.

[bryanm1982]

Re: S & B’s Directional/Classic MLB 23 Sliders

Sorry fellas, I want to bump this post so bigdawg see's it.... Really interested in his finding as sounds like he locked in amazing AI bullpen settings!

If he doesn't get a chance to respond I'll test it tonight.

[bigdawg1690]

Re: S & B’s Directional/Classic MLB 23 Sliders

Sorry fellas, I want to bump this post so bigdawg see's it.... Really interested in his finding as sounds like he locked in amazing AI bullpen settings!

All RH bullpen, all with equal stamina (29). Default sliders for sims. Tried several variations. The best I got that works in game and sims.

LRP - worst RP (swap with second worst every couple months if u wanna balance innings)
LRP - empty
LRP - empty
MRP - 2nd best RP
MRP - 4th best RP
MRP - 5th best RP
MRP - 6th best RP
SU1 - 3rd best RP
SU2 - best RP (non closer)
CP - closer

Few reasons for this. First, SU1 is the least used amongst these in sims. It's not terribly off, about ten to fifteen less games then SU2. The CPU will just use the best RP usually, dependent on stamina available, if no lefty. To help with those crucial middle innings, put ur 2nd best RP (after the closer) in the MRPs. That way you maximize his usage. Using the 3rd best RP in SU1 helps in game as usually that's a decent rated reliever in those 8th inning lead or tie games. Using a low ranked reliever would not be ideal in those situations. Depending on how important the sim stats are to you, u can swap the SU1 out with MRP2 every couple months to balance the appearances.

Again, these are simmed with no injuries. Adjust accordingly. If a lefty is called up, slot him in the SU1 spot. The CPU will go to him if a lefty is called for, even in the middle innings (6th or 7th).

[The Kid 24]

Re: S & B’s Directional/Classic MLB 23 Sliders

All RH bullpen, all with equal stamina (29). Default sliders for sims. Tried several variations. The best I got that works in game and sims.

LRP - worst RP (swap with second worst every couple months if u wanna balance innings)
LRP - empty
LRP - empty
MRP - 2nd best RP
MRP - 4th best RP
MRP - 5th best RP
MRP - 6th best RP
SU1 - 3rd best RP
SU2 - best RP (non closer)
CP - closer

Few reasons for this. First, SU1 is the least used amongst these in sims. It's not terribly off, about ten to fifteen less games then SU2. The CPU will just use the best RP usually, dependent on stamina available, if no lefty. To help with those crucial middle innings, put ur 2nd best RP (after the closer) in the MRPs. That way you maximize his usage. Using the 3rd best RP in SU1 helps in game as usually that's a decent rated reliever in those 8th inning lead or tie games. Using a low ranked reliever would not be ideal in those situations. Depending on how important the sim stats are to you, u can swap the SU1 out with MRP2 every couple months to balance the appearances.

Again, these are simmed with no injuries. Adjust accordingly. If a lefty is called up, slot him in the SU1 spot. The CPU will go to him if a lefty is called for, even in the middle innings (6th or 7th).

Thank you so much man!!

[The Kid 24]

Re: S & B’s Directional/Classic MLB 23 Sliders

bigdawg... Forgot to ask, what do you have CPU SP/Bullpen STA and Manager Hook at for simming games?

[bryanm1982]

Re: S & B’s Directional/Classic MLB 23 Sliders

bigdawg... Forgot to ask, what do you have CPU SP/Bullpen STA and Manager Hook at for simming games?

He said he used default sliders. But these should work with our current sliders. If not, even better.

I did update the OP for both setups. Thank you so much for testing this out for us.