Sorry..I know I saw this in another post in here a day or so ago, but couldn't find it in search..though I did find the original HighHeat stuff. So whoever reposted these in a thread recently, thanks and credit to you. These "house rules" have helped me tremendously in working the count. Because of this my strikeouts have gone down and my OBP has gone up. I figured these are working so good for me that I should give them their own new thread in here for those like myself who have somehow never stumbled across these:
I have only made one minor change. I NEVER swing 3-0. And I think 3-1 is another power count, so I'll give myself the requirement of swinging power on 3-1..and of course the same penalties apply if I make an out.
I realize this stuff may be too fiddly for some, but if not I encourage you to use these if you're having trouble working pitchers. I'm using them with CPU strike frequency at default and control at 6 and consistency at 8 and I'm still getting deep counts and even walks. A pitcher who is on with his control will still give you fits, but these have helped me to not hurt myself at the plate as much with bad swings in early pitch counts.
Highheat's House Rules
My House Rules for Batting:
Rule 1 - Must wait until the AI throws one strike in the count to swing, unless it is a 2-0 or 3-0 count. If an out is recorded on a swing during a 2-0 or 3-0 count, I lose the power swing on remaining 2-0 and 3-0 counts for that inning unless I draw a walk to regain it.
Rule 2 - Must use Power swing on all 2-0 and 3-0 counts (square button), must use contact swing on 1 and 2 strike counts (X button).
Rule 3 - Only allowed one batter in the 1st, 4th, and 7th inning to swing at the first pitch. (First Pitch Swinging) This allows me not to step to the plate every at bat and have to wait for a strike to be thrown. Rule resets at beginning of 10th inning and same player may not first pitch swing more than once per game. I may not use the same player more than once per game to first pitch swing.
Rule 4 - Only allowed one bunt attempt per inning, whether it is a sacrifice, bunt for hit, or squeeze attempt.
Rule 5 - When hitting in a National League Park, I may only pinch hit for the pitcher after 7 innings of game time and losing or any current Starting Pitcher house rules are met. Same rules apply for any relievers that enter the game.
My House Rules for Batting:
Rule 1 - Must wait until the AI throws one strike in the count to swing, unless it is a 2-0 or 3-0 count. If an out is recorded on a swing during a 2-0 or 3-0 count, I lose the power swing on remaining 2-0 and 3-0 counts for that inning unless I draw a walk to regain it.
Rule 2 - Must use Power swing on all 2-0 and 3-0 counts (square button), must use contact swing on 1 and 2 strike counts (X button).
Rule 3 - Only allowed one batter in the 1st, 4th, and 7th inning to swing at the first pitch. (First Pitch Swinging) This allows me not to step to the plate every at bat and have to wait for a strike to be thrown. Rule resets at beginning of 10th inning and same player may not first pitch swing more than once per game. I may not use the same player more than once per game to first pitch swing.
Rule 4 - Only allowed one bunt attempt per inning, whether it is a sacrifice, bunt for hit, or squeeze attempt.
Rule 5 - When hitting in a National League Park, I may only pinch hit for the pitcher after 7 innings of game time and losing or any current Starting Pitcher house rules are met. Same rules apply for any relievers that enter the game.
I have only made one minor change. I NEVER swing 3-0. And I think 3-1 is another power count, so I'll give myself the requirement of swinging power on 3-1..and of course the same penalties apply if I make an out.
I realize this stuff may be too fiddly for some, but if not I encourage you to use these if you're having trouble working pitchers. I'm using them with CPU strike frequency at default and control at 6 and consistency at 8 and I'm still getting deep counts and even walks. A pitcher who is on with his control will still give you fits, but these have helped me to not hurt myself at the plate as much with bad swings in early pitch counts.
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