I can't speak for the remainder of the league, but I have had some success reducing the CPU strikeouts by adjusting the strikeout rating on my pitchers.
I play as the Astros and like most people have too many K with CERTAIN starting pitchers, specifically Oswalt and Miller.
I don't notice the problem so much with relievers, which might have to do with the limited number of hitters they face. For example if Billy Wagner and Octavio Dotel average 14k per 9 innings, that is accurate (but would be inflated for a starter).
In diagnosing the problem, it seems that the combination of the pitcher's strikeout rating and their stuff can lead to inflated strikeout #s.
In Oswalt's first 2 starts, I rang up 23 K's (against Rockies and Reds). While certainly not impossible, it is a little high.
In Millers first 2 starts, I had 22 K's. Same story.
With Shane Reynolds and Jeriome Robertson, I had a total of 4 K between them.....Cool, a little low, but no problem there.
So I began tinkering, and lowered Oswalt's strikeout rating from 76 to 72, and struck out 10. Much more reasonable.
Same w/ Miller. (from 74 to 72). I am going to lower Oswalt to 70, and Miller to 68 and go from there. I seemed to notice a distinct difference when I made the change.
I suggest giving this a shot and see if it helps.
FYI - I tested the edits against a common opponent (the Cards), thinking the numbers will fluctuate from team to team depending on the hitters.
I play as the Astros and like most people have too many K with CERTAIN starting pitchers, specifically Oswalt and Miller.
I don't notice the problem so much with relievers, which might have to do with the limited number of hitters they face. For example if Billy Wagner and Octavio Dotel average 14k per 9 innings, that is accurate (but would be inflated for a starter).
In diagnosing the problem, it seems that the combination of the pitcher's strikeout rating and their stuff can lead to inflated strikeout #s.
In Oswalt's first 2 starts, I rang up 23 K's (against Rockies and Reds). While certainly not impossible, it is a little high.
In Millers first 2 starts, I had 22 K's. Same story.
With Shane Reynolds and Jeriome Robertson, I had a total of 4 K between them.....Cool, a little low, but no problem there.
So I began tinkering, and lowered Oswalt's strikeout rating from 76 to 72, and struck out 10. Much more reasonable.
Same w/ Miller. (from 74 to 72). I am going to lower Oswalt to 70, and Miller to 68 and go from there. I seemed to notice a distinct difference when I made the change.
I suggest giving this a shot and see if it helps.
FYI - I tested the edits against a common opponent (the Cards), thinking the numbers will fluctuate from team to team depending on the hitters.
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