Opposite Field Hits

[BSUFAN]

Is it just me and I bat as a switch hitter in RTTS , it seems to me a lot harder in general to get opposite field hits this year in 18. Is it the change in ball physics from the pitcher as they mention in the pre release stream. Even in the batting practice I find hard to stroke those opposite field hits let alone any home runs anymore ? I am not saying its a bad thing but it is way harder than in the past versions for sure. Thoughts ??

[bigcgt27]

Quote: Originally Posted by BSUFAN

Is it just me and I bat as a switch hitter in RTTS , it seems to me a lot harder in general to get opposite field hits this year in 18. Is it the change in ball physics from the pitcher as they mention in the pre release stream. Even in the batting practice I find hard to stroke those opposite field hits let alone any home runs anymore ? I am not saying its a bad thing but it is way harder than in the past versions for sure. Thoughts ??

It's a welcome change for me. In the past, it seems that the only time I could hit the ball hard was when I hit to the opposite field. This year I've been getting a nice variety of hit types.

[Robo COP]

I have the exact opposite problem. Was always pretty balanced in the past, this year my rtts player is an extreme push hitter. Even when I use showtime I somehow manage to push the ball

[aarondmsu]

Quote: Originally Posted by Robo COP

I have the exact opposite problem. Was always pretty balanced in the past, this year my rtts player is an extreme push hitter. Even when I use showtime I somehow manage to push the ball

Likewise. I go opposite field the vast majority of the time because I am late on most pitches (even with pitch speed slider turned all the way down).

[smokines3]

I see more variety than ever before. It is a little harder to go oppo without ending up foul in my admittedly limited experience thus far.

[RockPowderDownLoL]

for balls breaking in towards your hitter try getting the pci on the inside and being just late. all depends on the vertical location of the pitch too. hitting the ball away is a unique skill that not every major leaguer has and hitting the away pitch is the hardest pitch to hit for power.