sometimes it seems like team chemistry is dragging you down. i also have a problem hitting HRs. i replayed 2005 and ortiz only hit 15 for me. i had 25 with bay and about 26 with wright. (fantasy draft). anyway, you need to pull up and it for lefties. also, maybe you are too slow. the best pitches to hit are hanging sliders and fastballs. if you can't get around then you will never hit one. check the swing analysis. if you are always late reduce pitch speed.