Mike Lowe MLB The Show '18 Sliders

[Mike Lowe]

Quote: Originally Posted by Charvalos

Well, I had to restart my franchise mode because I noticed that the OSFM version that I was using had many errors. So, I've decided to take the Yankees and to play on Legend, because, why not, and the 1st match was very fun to play. We won 5-3 at Toronto, thanks to Stanton and his 2 HR. We were behind 3-2 but Stanton hit a 3-run HR (his 2nd of the night) at the bottom of the 8th and the Yankees took the lead 5-3. Here some stats : Teams : Yankees (32 AB, 7 H, 3 BB, 8 SO) : 3 2B, 2 HR, 1 GIDP - BABIP : 0.227 Blue Jays (32 AB, 6 H, 1 BB, 7 SO) : 1 2B, 2 HR, 2 HBP - BABIP : 0.174 Pitchers : Severino : 6.1 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 6 SO - 4.36 ERA Betances (W) : 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO Robertson : 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO Chapman (SV) : 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO Stroman : 7.1 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO - 3.68 ERA Oh (L) : 0.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO - 27.00 ERA Tepera : 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO 1st pitch strike : Yankees : 71% Blue Jays : 57% Batter analysis (don't know if that's helping) : Yankees : 13 missed, 7 SO Blue Jays : 6 missed, 6 SO

I have seen some games with lower BABIP, but then a lot of the hits being XBH. I'm wondering if we try and bump contact UP, and solid hits DOWN. I'm much more inclined to at least rasie the AI contact up one notch to 5, but haven't sold myself on that just yet.

As for the roster errors...can't you just edit the roster in franchise? Personally, I'm waiting for a OSFM roster that's been edited to have:

Real contracts
40 man rosters
3 CLs for each team

I haven't seen one yet in the Vault.

[Mike Lowe]

Had a nice stream last night where I showed how the played games stats hold up over my now 130 games played in my franchise. I also played the first half of the Marlins @ Nationals game which I will be streaming the conclusion of tonight.

If you subscribe to the YouTube channel (and/or Twitter), it will ping you when I go live.

[stormchaserck19]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Lowe

I have seen some games with lower BABIP, but then a lot of the hits being XBH. I'm wondering if we try and bump contact UP, and solid hits DOWN. I'm much more inclined to at least rasie the AI contact up one notch to 5, but haven't sold myself on that just yet. As for the roster errors...can't you just edit the roster in franchise? Personally, I'm waiting for a OSFM roster that's been edited to have: Real contracts 40 man rosters 3 CLs for each team I haven't seen one yet in the Vault.

Waiting on the exact same thing before I get my Cardinals franchise off the ground. Great stream last night, Mike! Look forward to watching the conclusion tonight!

[Mike Lowe]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Lowe

Had a nice stream last night where I showed how the played games stats hold up over my now 130 games played in my franchise. I also played the first half of the Marlins @ Nationals game which I will be streaming the conclusion of tonight. If you subscribe to the YouTube channel (and/or Twitter), it will ping you when I go live.

Tonight's stream will start right at 7pm ET.

[FancyPantsHess]

I’m 11 games into my franchise with these sliders. All my stats seem to be in line with my team’s strengths and weaknesses. I play as the Pirates.

One problem I’m having is stolen bases. Cervelli has thrown out every runner except for Billy Hamilton once. And I’m 1/6 in attempts myself. I know this causes difficulty every year, but any tips/suggestions I should know about? I hate taking even the one step of additional lead too because I get picked off a lot and don’t see a way to prevent it. The User Timing jump where you hold L2 still has such a long delay again as well.

Other than that I’m very pleased. Great work as always.

[Mike Lowe]

Quote: Originally Posted by FancyPantsHess

I’m 11 games into my franchise with these sliders. All my stats seem to be in line with my team’s strengths and weaknesses. I play as the Pirates. One problem I’m having is stolen bases. Cervelli has thrown out every runner except for Billy Hamilton once. And I’m 1/6 in attempts myself. I know this causes difficulty every year, but any tips/suggestions I should know about? I hate taking even the one step of additional lead too because I get picked off a lot and don’t see a way to prevent it. The User Timing jump where you hold L2 still has such a long delay again as well. Other than that I’m very pleased. Great work as always.

I keep steal attempts very simple. I never take a big lead (or very rarely ever do), and all I do is just hit L2. I also try and think about when it's more likely I'll see a breaking ball. I also am watching delivery time (I don't clock it or anything lol), and who the catcher is. To me, I won't get sneaky unless I really see an advantage, like a guy throwing a ton of breaking balls from the windup, etc.

I have those sliders at default, so I'd just keep practicing on your situationals.

[FancyPantsHess]

Yep that’s basically my thought process too. I’ve had to make myself not go back to the bag when I see that slide step lol. But yes I pick my spots carefully and only steal with 1 guy(Starling Marte) or maybe a guy with 60+ speed and a good opportunity.

I still think it’s weird I’m throwing so many guys out though. I’m pretty sure Cervelli has thrown out everyone and the one Billy Hamilton steal cane against my backup, though it wouldn’t have mattered. I hold guys on closely unless I’m really into the next pitch, but I hardly ever slide step because I suck at it.

[Mike Lowe]

About to start the stream in a few mins!

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