RTTS Tips fOR Hitting HRs

[Lewis160]

What are some tips i can get for my RTTS.I created a SS and first i sucked same as when i had 09 and then i got hot and started hitting singles. Now how can i hit Hr's. I time my hitting and i either foul it or it pop up(out). I really want to be tough to pitch to, a player who hits a lot of homeruns. I know is early but at least 6 hrs in 30 would get me goin and im in like my 24 with none or RBI..ANy help

[Buckeyes_Doc]

Re: RTTS Tips fOR Hitting HRs

Never use the power swing.

And move your Right Stick up. This helps influence a fly ball. I did this a lot in 09' and got a ton of homeruns this way. I hit 36 in my last year I played in 09. Don't go overboard with it though or else you will get a ton of pop-ups.

[dkrause1971]

Re: RTTS Tips fOR Hitting HRs

I would also say to not stress over it yet. Your power ratings i am sure are horrible right now. I remember last year i didn't start to hit a fair amount until season 3.

[osori]

Re: RTTS Tips fOR Hitting HRs

Power swings are nice for:
1. Balls go out faster, thus less chance to get caught by infielders
2. You can KILL the hanging off-speed pitches.

I think if your power attribute is low, power swing helps a lot if used properly. But once your guy has 99 power, using only the contact swing can give you 100+ HRs a season even on HOF.

[Whitesox]

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Never use the power swing.

I disagree.

The power swing is incredibly useful if you use it right. If you only use it in a hitters count, especially 3-1, then I see nothing wrong with it.

I agree with the right stick up, though.

[Buckeyes_Doc]

Re: RTTS Tips fOR Hitting HRs

I disagree.

The power swing is incredibly useful if you use it right. If you only use it in a hitters count, especially 3-1, then I see nothing wrong with it.

I agree with the right stick up, though.

Yeah I can see how it can be useful if you use it in a 3-0, 3-1 count. But I guess that I've never had a problem hitting HR's by just using regular swing + RS up so I've rarely used power swing.

I think for a player new to the game or a RTTS player in AA when your power ratings are low you should wait to use the power swing.

[Whitesox]

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Yeah I can see how it can be useful if you use it in a 3-0, 3-1 count. But I guess that I've never had a problem hitting HR's by just using regular swing + RS up so I've rarely used power swing.

I think for a player new to the game or a RTTS player in AA when your power ratings are low you should wait to use the power swing.

Yeah, I've never had a problem hitting homeruns without the power swing, but it is possible to hit more with it. And if you are building as a power player (which would lead me to believe you are increasing your power stats as soon as you can), then you want to hit as many homeruns as possible.

[yungmizzou]

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Glad I'm not the only one havin problems hitting in rtts lol. I can belt it all day with the royals but am at .198 mid season with my shortstop lol