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Off the hip.

Maybe you could have the left stick act as the hitter's eyes. Meaning as the ball leaves the pitchers hand u track the balls trajectory with the left stick. If ur left stick tracking is spot on, u see the laces or pitch type. This also may allow the user to release his top hand if tracking the outside even if the ball is not.

Sorry fellas, just really into this game. Trying to help LOL!