MLB 2k11 classic batting control = no power?

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  • tvman
    MVP
    • Nov 2010
    • 1392

    #16
    Re: MLB 2k11 classic batting control = no power?

    Are you guys talking strictly classic with using the L stick or does that go for Analog hitting as well. Also is that what you guys are all using now "classic" for hitting?

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    • jeffy777
      MVP
      • Jan 2009
      • 3325

      #17
      Re: MLB 2k11 classic batting control = no power?

      Originally posted by tvman
      Are you guys talking strictly classic with using the L stick or does that go for Analog hitting as well. Also is that what you guys are all using now "classic" for hitting?
      The L stick works for both types of hitting (Total Control or Classic).......I normally always use analog Total Control hitting, but I kind of like Classic for a change of pace lately. Plus it's easier on my thumb

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      • cincycats51
        Rookie
        • Mar 2011
        • 3

        #18
        Re: MLB 2k11 classic batting control = no power?

        I am having the biggest problems with classic hitting in this game.

        I actually just got MLB 2K10 about a month ago and got decently far into 1 season, and never had issues with poppin out homers and hitting gappers.

        This game, I am 30 games into my AA career, and my slugging is BARELY higher than my average, and I dont think I will ever make the majors just because all I do is hit singles, and they are always seeing eye singles or bloop hits. And if I dont hit dinky little singles, I am ALWAYS pooping out. I tried everything, pulling the ball, going oppo field, up on the LS, right on the LS, nothing is working. I have one career home run which was like the 3rd game I played (no clue how that happened) and 1 career double down the right field line. My stats arent half bad either, I think i am a 69 overall with high 60's in all hitting categories.

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        • Sabo's corked Bat
          Banned
          • Mar 2011
          • 321

          #19
          Re: MLB 2k11 classic batting control = no power?

          I use classic as well. Love analog pitching, always have, but the Swing Stick kills me. Just time it better. Also if its up in the zone, aim up with the left stick. Or take Votto for example. A power guy that goes the opposite way all the time, so aim opposite with player like that. With him, I lead the MLB in Homers going into the all star break. I've also hit homers while holding down, on low change-ups. It just depends on timing and where the placement of the pitch and your swing is.

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          • cincycats51
            Rookie
            • Mar 2011
            • 3

            #20
            Re: MLB 2k11 classic batting control = no power?

            This game has to be one of the biggest jokes I have ever come across. Every single time I am at bat, no matter the situation, no matter my skill on my player, I line out to an infielder, pop out to an infielder/outfielder, and get a bloop or seeing eye single. Im frustrated, so I will correct that and say that happens about 95% of the time. Another 3% is a lucky drive down the lines that can get me a double, and another 2% is the random home run. I dont understand how they can release a game like this, do they not play test it? Or am I just THAT unlucky...2k10 was a far superior game than this. I am currently on spring break so yes I have time to play this game and see how it is. As far as I know, I have probably played this game more than alot of people on here seeing as I have played it for the last 2 days pretty much straight, restarted my player mode 2 times now, only to get the same results. I cant believe it.

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            • mwjr
              MVP
              • Jul 2004
              • 1393

              #21
              Re: MLB 2k11 classic batting control = no power?

              I went into training last night to try and figure out the influence of the left stick when using the right stick for swings.

              It seemed like I was getting the most out of the left stick when I used it to swing the bat where the ball was being pitched, not to where I wanted it to go.

              In other words, if the ball is low and away, I pointed my left stick bottom right (southeast). If I tried to pull up left (northwest) on a pitch low and away, I got bad results.

              Anyone else noticing this?

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              • jeffy777
                MVP
                • Jan 2009
                • 3325

                #22
                Re: MLB 2k11 classic batting control = no power?

                Originally posted by mwjr
                I went into training last night to try and figure out the influence of the left stick when using the right stick for swings.

                It seemed like I was getting the most out of the left stick when I used it to swing the bat where the ball was being pitched, not to where I wanted it to go.

                In other words, if the ball is low and away, I pointed my left stick bottom right (southeast). If I tried to pull up left (northwest) on a pitch low and away, I got bad results.

                Anyone else noticing this?
                Yes, that's pretty much how it works. The left stick is for aiming the direction of your hit, but in a lot of cases it really works best if you "go with the pitch". The reason being is that in real like if you try to pull a low and away pitch, it's not going to work very well. You're best off to try to take it to the opposite field with that pitch location. Pulling only works well for pitches on the inner half of the plate. Personally though, I try to stay away from angling the left stick up or down. I usually just go straight left or right unless I'm trying to influence a sac fly or a ground ball.
                Last edited by jeffy777; 03-16-2011, 04:14 PM.

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                • Sabo's corked Bat
                  Banned
                  • Mar 2011
                  • 321

                  #23
                  Re: MLB 2k11 classic batting control = no power?

                  Originally posted by mwjr
                  I went into training last night to try and figure out the influence of the left stick when using the right stick for swings.

                  It seemed like I was getting the most out of the left stick when I used it to swing the bat where the ball was being pitched, not to where I wanted it to go.

                  In other words, if the ball is low and away, I pointed my left stick bottom right (southeast). If I tried to pull up left (northwest) on a pitch low and away, I got bad results.

                  Anyone else noticing this?
                  That's how it works to a point, but it works a lot like real life. If they throw a big curve down and in, you can put that in the stands by holding up, or going the opposite way (this takes good timing though, otherwise you'll swing over top of it and ground out). Pitches in on your hands can be taken left or right, while a pitch away is more likely going to go the opposite way, foul, weak out, etc. In the end, its all about timing and contact, plus a little bit of realism.

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                  • mwjr
                    MVP
                    • Jul 2004
                    • 1393

                    #24
                    Re: MLB 2k11 classic batting control = no power?

                    Originally posted by jeffy777
                    Yes, that's pretty much how it works. The left stick is for aiming the direction of your hit, but in a lot of cases it really works best if you "go with the pitch". The reason being is that in real like if you try to pull a low and away pitch, it's not going to work very well. You're best off to try to take it to the opposite field with that pitch location. Pulling only works well for pitches on the inner half of the plate. Personally though, I try to stay away from angling the left stick up or down. I usually just go straight left or right unless I'm trying to influence a sac fly or a ground ball.
                    That's what I thought. Makes much more sense from a real-life perspective to swing where the ball is, not where you want it to go, save for those times when you're tryin to hit a sac fly or hit the ball to the right side in order to advance a runner.

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