Can anyone steal consistently?

[joejccva71]

In 6 games playing the Nats I was able to steal one time successfully with Nyjer Morgan (90 spd I believe). I know thats not incredibly fast, but he's the fastest on my team.

I usually take 3 step leads which is the max I can do before they keep trying to pickoff. However the stealing is a crapshoot which most of the time fails and it looks like it doesn't matter if I get a good jump or not.

Has anyone been successful at stealing?

[FKJ22]

I do have trouble, but I like the way the stealing is. I always try to look at the pitchers motion to the plate and jump on the first bit of movement i see. I get picked off doing that but i steal bases, plus you don't need a huge lead.

This is what I do, I use the bumper to get a lead, then hold left trigger down and keep it held and when the comp starts his delivery I let go, it can be tricky and some pitchers are easier to run on then others.

[slimcranky]

It is very difficult to steal. The only success i have so far is against Gallardo and Lackey ( They have a pause in their delivery that makes so easy that I have been able to steal second with Pat Burrell ).

[goh]

Nope. It's one of the big complaints. Human players are getting thrown out on curves and changeups with 99 speed players with 3 step leads and the AI is getting to second with 80 steal ratings on a fastball with no lead. (I still have no idea how to pitch out on classic)

[osubucksfan47]

I can steal consistently off Fausto Carmona

[BigL]

Its all about timing and getting a good jump on the pitcher which makes it very realistic, but very difficult too. Right now I am only stealing successfully on curves and changes ups

[En Fuego]

it doesnt help that the catcher always throws perfect strikes.. and you can't control your slide

[joejccva71]

What's interesting is...Casey Blake from the Dodgers just stole 2nd base on me on a fastball pitch from John Lannan. His speed is 68. Umm..lol huh?