Pitching

[ksig24]

I would like to get an idea of what people in the community think about the pitching in this game? I have recently been tinkering around with the "other" game and I am really enjoying the pitching "over there."

I make it known that I play on a challenging level and use custom sliders, but in manual games while pitching I have terrible strikeout rates. In contrast, the "other" game I can fire it up and whiff as few as zero or one and average five to six with sky being the limit with ANYONE. I really like the way the ball movement exudes realism, not to say that our staple doesnt.

This being said, I can be on like Donkey Kong with any of the top tier starters in the game, but be lucky to rack up noteworthy strikeout numbers with any regularity. I rarely have a hitter in the hole chase a nasty out pitch. Does this pertain to sliders?

Does anyone know if the ball movement in off-speed pitches has been improved in this years rendition of the Show?

[careLOS]

Re: Pitching

My strikeout rate in this game is not bad. But I believe that the CPU is way too patient on two strike counts and specifically on curveballs. Also, I don't know if this is just me, but the CPU is way too easy to strikeout with fastballs up and in. I'd say seven out ten times I throw a fastball up and in with two strikes I get a strikeout.

[ksig24]

Re: Pitching

You are totally right, but who wants to use the high and in heat 7/10 times? I love to mix it up and pitch! I have zero perfect games and zero no hitters in my career playing this game.

[Blzer]

Re: Pitching

Does saying "other" make it any different? LOL it's 2K, it's not like we're talking about Lord Voldemort.

Did you get my slider set yet, ksig? If you'd like, I can still make a new thread for them, see if you can work with them at all. I normally find myself getting between 4 - 8 strikeouts a game pitching.

[careLOS]

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You are totally right, but who wants to use the high and in heat 7/10 times? I love to mix it up and pitch! I have zero perfect games and zero no hitters in my career playing this game.

No what I meant was, if I throw that pitch ten times, the CPU will usually strikeout about seven times.

[ksig24]

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Does quoting "other" make it any different? LOL it's 2K, it's not like we're talking about Lord Voldemort.

Did you get my slider set yet? If you'd like, I can still make a new thread for them, see if you can work with them at all. I normally find myself getting between 4 - 8 strikeouts a game pitching.

Who the hell is Lord Voldemort? Is that some sort of Warcraft reference or whatever you call it?

I think Authentic posted it on the SC, but I have yet to download them. I have been busy covering HS ball locally.

I would love to check em out for sure....and yeah, I was referring to 2K, but I wasnt sure if there was some rule I wasnt aware of in regards to talking about it!

[Blzer]

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Who the hell is Lord Voldemort? Is that some sort of Warcraft reference or whatever you call it?

I think Authentic posted it on the SC, but I have yet to download them. I have been busy covering HS ball locally.

I would love to check em out for sure....and yeah, I was referring to 2K, but I wasnt sure if there was some rule I wasnt aware of in regards to talking about it!

You shouldn't make game comparisons that would ignite a war. You made a statement about the game's pitching to relate to a positive experience you've had in an identical aspect for a different game to help strengthen the point of your topic post. I don't think there is much problem with that, whether you say its name or not. Saying "other game" narrow's down what you're talking about just as much.

I'll be sure to post all of my settings anyway, not just sliders. Obviously everybody plays the game differently, but this might at least help you with your pitching woes.

P.S. Voldemort is from Harry Potter, and is a threatening villain whose name they are not supposed to speak of at Hogwarts.

[ksig24]

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No what I meant was, if I throw that pitch ten times, the CPU will usually strikeout about seven times.

I completely understood what you were saying. I was saying that I can do that too, but where is the realism in high heat 7/10 times for K's? I want variety and nasty movement on my out pitches that deceive hitters.

[Blzer]

Re: Pitching

Okay, I posted my sliders and settings in case you're interested.

[khronikos]

Re: Pitching

I think you guys need to play around with difficulty. Pitching on HoF this does not happen nearly as much.

No idea what challenging level means, either lol. I think that if you mess with sliders it is very easy to play the game you want.

[ksig24]

Re: Pitching

I think you guys need to play around with difficulty. Pitching on HoF this does not happen nearly as much.

No idea what challenging level means, either lol. I think that if you mess with sliders it is very easy to play the game you want.

I play on Legend with all visual aids off.

[Pared]

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I play on A/S and Legend and have no issues striking out batters.

I think you just need to spend more time trying out different approaches to striking out batters. You can have the AI chase breaking pitches and off-speed - you just have to know how to locate them.

The lack of user strikeouts when pitching is something I've never agreed with - I can get about 5 even on a bad outing.

[authentic]

Re: Pitching

P.S. Voldemort is from Harry Potter, and is a threatening villain whose name they are not supposed to speak of at Hogwarts.

I wonder what V is up to these days. I'm sure he's getting after some evil plans wherever he is.

[b22gamer]

Re: Pitching

I think to effectively pitch in this game you have to "think" like a pitcher. You can't constantly rip off curveballs low in the zone or throw running fastballs up and in on hitters. I have an idea of what hitters are looking for, and more importantly, what they aren't looking for and that is something to really consider when pitching in The Show. I take the extra second or two to allow the pitcher to set and throw his desired pitch. If you start quick pitching and just throwing the ball up there, the CPU is going to make you pay. I do think the CPU's hitting logic (when or when not to swing) is pretty consistant. If you make good pitches and can locate your fastball, you'll have success. Just remember that not every pitcher gets it done on any given day. There will be days where nothing works and you'll get shelled, but that's the beauty of baseball.

[LastActionHero]

The lack of user strikeouts when pitching is something I've never agreed with - I can get about 5 even on a bad outing.

Totally agree, I've always had realistic results.
It's all about mixing up speed and location. Do this well and you can have Pujols swinging his bat like a garden hose at a curve in the dirt.
But if you'r a little sloppy and let it hang you will pay the price, man I love this game!