Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: A's @ Mariners (Bottom 9)

[baa7]

Quote: Originally Posted by stealyerface

there is not a centerfielder in the game that throws that ball home. So trying to come up with yet another "minus" for bad AI logic or programming, with regards to this particular play, is asinine, and simply someone looking for an argument.

You're really bad at debating, aren't you? And not so good when it comes to logic and baseball strategy either. LOL.

[stealyerface]

Quote: Originally Posted by baa7

You're really bad at debating, aren't you? And not so good when it comes to logic and baseball strategy either. LOL.

Watch the video again. Ichiro is off on the pitch and half way between third and home when the fielder picks up the ball. No one throws that ball.

Yep, apparently bad at debating. Non-debatable arguments especially. Logic and strategy? Play some baseball, then we'll talk.

syf

[baa7]

Quote: Originally Posted by stealyerface

Yep, apparently bad at debating. Non-debatable arguments especially. Logic and strategy? Play some baseball, then we'll talk.

LOL. If it means that much to you, let's agree you have a definite opinion on the subject that requires reading!

[tmac55]

Quote: Originally Posted by baa7

LOL. If it means that much to you, let's agree you have a definite opinion on the subject that requires reading!

This stuff is ridiculous.. I had someone got at me personally here too for debating the same thing stealyerface did.

Ichiro was 1/4 way home before the CF even picks the ball up.. give it up.. throwing home is a waste of time and energy.. the game was over.. end of story..

It makes me wonder if people like you and the guy going after me even play baseball in real life.

It's a video game people and as far as I know through my involvement with the game, there is no point in even trying. Pay attention to the diamond in the bottom right corner and you will see Ichiro could jog home by the time the CF even picks it up.

Get over yourselves people.. We are commenting on a video game, not debating about baseball 101

[baa7]

Quote: Originally Posted by tmac55

It makes me wonder if people like you and the guy going after me even play baseball in real life.

Get off your high horse. I made some comments on the vid, and the dude felt it was open season, calling my comments asinine. If you want to defend his forum trolling, go ahead. But don't drag me into your little spat you were having with other people. I'm not interested. And stick to commenting on the vids.

[SoxFan01605]

Quote: Originally Posted by tmac55

This stuff is ridiculous.. I had someone got at me personally here too for debating the same thing stealyerface did. Ichiro was 1/4 way home before the CF even picks the ball up.. give it up.. throwing home is a waste of time and energy.. the game was over.. end of story.. It makes me wonder if people like you and the guy going after me even play baseball in real life. It's a video game people and as far as I know through my involvement with the game, there is no point in even trying. Pay attention to the diamond in the bottom right corner and you will see Ichiro could jog home by the time the CF even picks it up. Get over yourselves people.. We are commenting on a video game, not debating about baseball 101

No offense, but you "debating" the topic was in response to a general observation made by someone. It wasn't an incorrect observation, yet many felt the need to call it nitpicking.

It did look a bit odd to see him toss it to the cutoff man. You may disagree that you should throw home, but based on your argument why should the AI even bother to throw it to the cutoff man?

I agree that some MLB players might hold on to the ball. I disagree, however, that it's the right thing to do fundamentally. That's a separate debate though. You bring up your coaching credentials in this matter, which have nothing to do with the fact that throwing to the cutoff man makes NO sense in that instance whether you believe the play was a wash or not.

If he ate the ball, it would have even looked better than throwing it in to the cutoff. No this isn't baseball 101 or a big deal, but nobody made a big deal about it until the 2K defense team showed up to say it's okay. It's a bit tiresome.

Some of you complain about nitpicking, when it's really just observation. The REAL nitpicking is jumping on every comment that doesn't praise the game and trying to justify it. Disagree then move on...it's pretty simple.

Yes it's a videogame, but it's a game that's supposed to be representative of baseball, so I'd imagine "baseball 101" would come into play at some point

[JonahFalcon]

Quote: Originally Posted by stealyerface

If Ichiro is on second base, and that ball gets hit up the middle, and assuming the CF is playing where he was in the context of the game, there is not a centerfielder in the game that throws that ball home. They scoop the ball up, and jog to the bench. In fact, let's say that the shortstop happened to be playing short centerfield and made a diving play on the ball. The game is over with Ichiro running off second base. Period. I love arguing baseball as much as the other guy, but there is not a centerfielder in the game that throws Ichiro out on that play. None. David Ortiz? Maybe. Ichiro? Not a chance in hell. So trying to come up with yet another "minus" for bad AI logic or programming, with regards to this particular play, is asinine, and simply someone looking for an argument. syf

Ichiro of 2008 is not Ichiro of 2001.

[baa7]

Quote: Originally Posted by SoxFan01605

The REAL nitpicking is jumping on every comment that doesn't praise the game and trying to justify it. Disagree then move on...it's pretty simple.

Well put.