[rbaker1979]

After finishing my first game, I really like what I see so far.

At first I was a bit disappointed by analog pitching since I expected it to be like 2K where you do different motions for each pitch (which was pretty much the only thing I liked about the 2K games). But after a few innings I began to appreciate MLB 11's method since it can be challenging to maintain accuracy on the flick up. When I missed my spots, I felt like it was my fault unlike in the past when it felt random.

As for batting, I like it so far even though I obviously need to practice. I was a great hitter in previous games and trying to figure out the best time to pull back and how to best flick forward is a welcome challenge. Even my crappy groundouts feel more satisfying since I am doing more than just pressing a button; it's hard to explain, but I like it.

I haven't had a chance to get a feel for analog fielding yet since I didn't get many fielding opportunities (stop striking everyone out Lincecum, GEEZ). So I'll hold off on my opinions for now. But I REALLY like how the outfield feels deeper now. Chasing a ball down in right-center felt like more work than previous games.

So all in all, thumbs up from my first impression