commentary in MLB Show always wrong??

[SouthernWarrior]

I've noticed either Mark DeRosa or Dan Plesac (not sure who) has been maybe 90% wrong whenever they predict what pitch to look for as a batter.

"This guy's definitely throwing a FB down and away"
"This is definitely some offspeed coming his way"
"His best pitch is a slider, so definitely look for him to finish him off that way"

Do they do this to throw us off?

Does anyone else notice this?

[hockeyyt988]

I notice this. I don’t know if they do it to throw us off but it sure does throw me off.

The one that gets me every time is when Derosa says “he just threw 3 straight fastballs, no way does he throw him a fourth one”.

I take his advice, sit offspeed and bam fastball blows past me.


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[Bremser_Rules]

Quote: Originally Posted by hockeyyt988

I notice this. I don’t know if they do it to throw us off but it sure does throw me off. The one that gets me every time is when Derosa says “he just threw 3 straight fastballs, no way does he throw him a fourth one”. I take his advice, sit offspeed and bam fastball blows past me. Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

Same here. If its intentional, then it weakens the credibility of the announcing team. Commentary is just dreadful. Less is more would help so much. Give me a bare bones PbP without the horrendous, repetitive and overblown color analysis and I'd be happy

[Hammerhunker]

I am probably in the minority, but find the voice of Matt V comforting. The other two seem like they were given what seems like about 20 lines that they cycle through, very seldom matching what's going on. Loved the ability to turn off the individual commentator, wish that was still an option.

[jcar0725]

Agreed. If I could leave matt on and turn off the others I would.

Quote: Originally Posted by Hammerhunker

I am probably in the minority, but fine the voice of Matt V comforting. The other two seem like they were given what seems like about 20 lines that they cycle through, very seldom matching what's going on. Loved the ability to turn off the individual commentator, wish that was still an option.

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[bb9]

I've gotten to the point where it's just background noise. I honestly think they talk too much. The best baseball tv announcers supplement the action without telling you every single thing that's happening. You can see most of it for yourself.

[baseballguy99]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bremser_Rules

Same here. If its intentional, then it weakens the credibility of the announcing team. Commentary is just dreadful. Less is more would help so much. Give me a bare bones PbP without the horrendous, repetitive and overblown color analysis and I'd be happy

Both color guys are awful wish I can mute them.

[TheWarmWind]

I'm pretty sure it was Pleasac who broke me with his "that pitch was right there, what's he waiting for?!" On a pitch that would have been a ball if I had perfect calls on.

If I recall correctly, I turned off commentary then and there, and haven't looked back since.

It was weird at first, but now when I see gameplay with the commentary on it seems even weirder to me. I'm way more immersed in the experience with it off and just making up commentary in my head.

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