RTTS newbie question - assign points Contact vs Power

[BSH1975]

I'd focus on contact instead of power...you can (and will) hit HR's using the X button.

[ShaBoomer]

Quote: Originally Posted by BSH1975

I'd focus on contact instead of power...you can (and will) hit HR's using the X button.

Not if you don't have a good power rating. The Power rating is not just for Power swings.

No matter what, if your contact rating is higher than your power rating, you will hit mostly singles and some extra base hits.

If you want more extra base hits and HR's, you need power.

[Irishsaint18]

Sorry to highjack your thread OP but I have a similar question and didn't want to start a whole new one. I am brand new to the show and want to get other more seasoned peoples opinions on what stats to build on first. I am planning on either a power hitting/Speed OF or SS. I have read different things saying boost power first, boost contact first, plate vision is most important (I use strictly timming hitting). What is everybodys take on this? How important are the fielding ratings. What should be the order of importance in people minds? Thanks!

[speedkills]

Quote: Originally Posted by Irishsaint18

Sorry to highjack your thread OP but I have a similar question and didn't want to start a whole new one. I am brand new to the show and want to get other more seasoned peoples opinions on what stats to build on first. I am planning on either a power hitting/Speed OF or SS. I have read different things saying boost power first, boost contact first, plate vision is most important (I use strictly timming hitting). What is everybodys take on this? How important are the fielding ratings. What should be the order of importance in people minds? Thanks!

When you're assigning your flex points, assign one more to power than you would the others. Then even if you balance your training (which would be my suggestion), your power will still be your highest rating. I havent played OF but if you're going to be a SS definitely don't skimp on fielding ratings. You'll be involved in so many fielding opportunities and those -10 pts for errors definitely hurt.