Official MLB 17 : Road to the Show Thread

[CardsNation8412]

Quote: Originally Posted by wcu25rs

curious what you guys are using for sliders(if any)? I had been using dynamic difficulty for the majority of my time played in RTTS up until a week or so ago when I switched to Veteran hitting difficulty. At least for me, it's a good mix of being able to read the pitchers pitches, but still being able to be fooled on occasion. My only gripe(and even had this gripe on dynamic as well as All Star) is that I'm not hitting with much pop, and I'm not seeing much hit variation(I cant remember the last time I hit a double in the gap). Even with good timing on a fastball, alot of times it's a weaker grounder to SS or 3B or a lazy popfly to the outfield. Using directional hitting FWIW, and my contact and power stats are 70/65 as of right now. How do yall have your RTTS settings set up?

I have used tnk's sliders for a few years and they play very well imo. I do use a few of my own tweaks but overall they are pretty solid. You can download them from the vault.


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[wcu25rs]

Quote: Originally Posted by CardsNation8412

I have used tnk's sliders for a few years and they play very well imo. I do use a few of my own tweaks but overall they are pretty solid. You can download them from the vault. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

i used Armor and Swords(and still use them for my franchise), but at least in RTTS, there was never any pop in my bat even with good timing. And it's still like that on Veteran. Thinking I need to up the timing window or up solid hits a notch or two.

[CardsNation8412]

Does anyone know if you can refuse a call up or do you have no say in the decision? I don't mind playing a full season in AA and AAA. Going thru 2 minor league levels all the way to the majors your first year isn't very realistic even if you are a top prospect.


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[Cubs1984Nostaglia]

Hey all, finished my 9th season in the big leagues, 3rd with Seattle. This season proved to be by far my best ever, my coming out party as a top player in the American League here in 2026. Unfortunately Seattle pitching was poor, and I didn't make the playoffs unlike 2025, finishing (76-86). Fortunately unlike last season, I kept crushing in September and didn't kill my numbers. Here they are
* = career best
96 OVR, LF

5th All-Star Selection in 6 years
7.7 WAR (6th in AL)
144 Gs
519 ABs/642 PAs
155 Hs*
33 HRs* (4th in AL)
106 RBI* (4th in AL)
.299 AVG*
.421 OBP* (2nd in AL)
.543 SLG* (5th in AL)
.946 OPS* (4th in AL)
110 BBs* (MLB Leader)
99 Ks
26 2Bs
17.1 BB%*
15.4 K%
.245 ISO

Surprised with no silver slugger or any other accolades. But excited that I finally broke out. Through only my age 28 season, I hope I can continue this for a chance at the HOF. I also really hope the Mariners do well next season, as i've only seen playoffs once in my 9 seasons. If not I might have to ask for a trade (hope not)
Notable career stats through my age 28 season:
1187 Hs
240 HRs
712 RBI
.266/.353/.474
32.1 WAR

Hopefully I can update you all after a World Series Championship next year.

[young22]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cubs1984Nostaglia

Hey all, finished my 9th season in the big leagues, 3rd with Seattle. This season proved to be by far my best ever, my coming out party as a top player in the American League here in 2026. Unfortunately Seattle pitching was poor, and I didn't make the playoffs unlike 2025, finishing (76-86). Fortunately unlike last season, I kept crushing in September and didn't kill my numbers. Here they are * = career best 5th All-Star Selection in 6 years 7.7 WAR (6th in AL) 144 Gs 519 ABs/642 PAs 155 Hs* 33 HRs* (4th in AL) 106 RBI* (4th in AL) .299 AVG* .421 OBP* (2nd in AL) .543 SLG* (5th in AL) .946 OPS* (4th in AL) 110 BBs* (MLB Leader) 99 Ks 26 2Bs 17.1 BB%* 15.4 K% .245 ISO Surprised with no silver slugger or any other accolades. But excited that I finally broke out. Through only my age 28 season, I hope I can continue this to get to the HOF. I also really hope the Mariners do well next season, as i've only seen playoffs once in my 9 seasons. If not I might have to ask for a trade (hope not) Notable career stats through my age 28 season: 1187 Hs 240 HRs 712 RBI .266/.353/.474 32.1 WAR Hopefully I can update you all after a World Series Championship next year.

How do you go thru seasons so quick? No baserunning/fielding? Or do you sim a lot?

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[Cubs1984Nostaglia]

Quote: Originally Posted by young22

How do you go thru seasons so quick? No baserunning/fielding? Or do you sim a lot? Sent from my SM-G386W using Operation Sports mobile app

No baserunning, no fielding. So basically get my 4 ABs every game and move on it's pretty quick. (Play every game)

[hyacinth1]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cubs1984Nostaglia

No baserunning, no fielding. So basically get my 4 ABs every game and move on it's pretty quick. (Play every game)

Hey man I loved that 84 cubs team. They came out of nowhere that season and captured the hearts of the whole city. It was that 84 season the cubs have banked rolled since.

[aarondmsu]

Is it not possible to choose which team drafts you in 17's version of RTTS?