Why can't we...

[b2th3m1th]

So watching AZ vs SF today AZ RP Joe Patterson stands almost off the rubber way to the left. My question, why cant we choose where to pitch from on the rubber?

[cusefan74]

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Good question. Here is another one. Why can't we move the batter around in the batters box?

[b2th3m1th]

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Good question. Here is another one. Why can't we move the batter around in the batters box?

I've wondered that. Maybe not for every at bat but why not in the CAP menu, why can we choose where our pitchers/batters stand?

[The Commish]

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Not sure which game it was but there used to be a game that allowed the batter to move anywhere they wanted in the batters box.

I thought that it would be a nice touch to have that option, it would bring "crowding the plate" back into the game and give a whole new strategy to brushing the batter back and then pitching away. With the capabilities of this game and the ps3 I am shocked they haven't figured that it is that good of a option.

Pitching from the side of the rubber on the other hand, I'm not sure what benefits would be gained from doing so. This seems as if it would just be cosmetic in nature and no "real" benefits come from it. However I would think that it would be included in a pitchers unique style and put into their pitching package.

[MC2]

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Who cares?

[buckeye02]

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Not sure which game it was but there used to be a game that allowed the batter to move anywhere they wanted in the batters box.

I thought that it would be a nice touch to have that option, it would bring "crowding the plate" back into the game and give a whole new strategy to brushing the batter back and then pitching away. With the capabilities of this game and the ps3 I am shocked they haven't figured that it is that good of a option.

Pitching from the side of the rubber on the other hand, I'm not sure what benefits would be gained from doing so. This seems as if it would just be cosmetic in nature and no "real" benefits come from it. However I would think that it would be included in a pitchers unique style and put into their pitching package.

Ken Griffey Jr for SNES was the game you might be thinking of.

It's not realistic to move your batter around the batters box. Hitters are very consistent about how and where they stand.

Ive noticed that some of the batting stances are placed in different positions in the batters box.

[AUTiger1]

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Not sure which game it was but there used to be a game that allowed the batter to move anywhere they wanted in the batters box.

I thought that it would be a nice touch to have that option, it would bring "crowding the plate" back into the game and give a whole new strategy to brushing the batter back and then pitching away. With the capabilities of this game and the ps3 I am shocked they haven't figured that it is that good of a option.

Pitching from the side of the rubber on the other hand, I'm not sure what benefits would be gained from doing so. This seems as if it would just be cosmetic in nature and no "real" benefits come from it. However I would think that it would be included in a pitchers unique style and put into their pitching package.

Ken Griffey Jr for SNES was the game you might be thinking of.

It's not realistic to move your batter around the batters box. Hitters are very consistent about how and where they stand.

Ive noticed that some of the batting stances are placed in different positions in the batters box.

Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball allowed you to move in the batter's box anywhere you wanted.

[Casino]

i believe mvp 05 let you as well. i might be wrong but im picturing it in my head and i remember the batter hot and cold zones moving too

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[Bear]

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Many, many games have allowed you to reposition your batter or pitcher, even back on the NES. However, it would detract from the realism of The Show. Pitchers and batters tend to be consistent about where they are on the rubber or in the box. Also, you couldn't necessarily "reach" for the ball in many of those older games. Instead, you moved the batter as the ball was coming to the plate or even when you swung.

[b2th3m1th]

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Many, many games have allowed you to reposition your batter or pitcher, even back on the NES. However, it would detract from the realism of The Show. Pitchers and batters tend to be consistent about where they are on the rubber or in the box. Also, you couldn't necessarily "reach" for the ball in many of those older games. Instead, you moved the batter as the ball was coming to the plate or even when you swung.

If you could place where you want your player to stand though in the CAP process that would be way more realistic. I know guys tend to pick a spot and stay there. I just want to pick my spot for my player. Especially on the rubber. Not everyone pitches from the middle of the rubber.

[Redacted01]

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i believe mvp 05 let you as well. i might be wrong but im picturing it in my head and i remember the batter hot and cold zones moving too

Sent from my Samsung GSII

That it did. I would often move a batter in the box if I knew I was going to get a lot of outside or inside pitches.

[MichaelCook17]

You used to be able to do it in this series before it became "The Show"

[Buckeyes_Doc]

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Who cares?

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say the OP cares.

When creating my RTTS player I wish it was an option to choose where to stand on the mound and in the batters box.

[arotwlv]

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I know MLB 2k7 also allowed a player to move their batter in the box

[Bear]

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If you could place where you want your player to stand though in the CAP process that would be way more realistic. I know guys tend to pick a spot and stay there. I just want to pick my spot for my player. Especially on the rubber. Not everyone pitches from the middle of the rubber.

I agree completely. That would add another level of realism. They could even use preset configurations e.g. "crowd the plate" or pitch form the "left side," "far left side," etc. Maybe even situational options would be appropriate to account for specific match-ups or situations, just like you can choose to have where your fielders will be positioned.