Pulling the Ball for Homers

[DStars15]

I'm really having trouble pulling the ball for homeruns in my franchise. For the most part, I've been using a power swing unless I'm batting with guys with power less than 65. However, over the past 25 games I've had a lot of success getting base hits going opposite field therefore the majority of my swings are oppo. However, I average about one home run every two games. It seems like every time I pull the ball I either pop out in the infield or hit a deep fly ball that manages to stay in the park. I have only 4 homers with Josh Hamilton and 2 with Nelson Cruz (guys with powers over 90) in 32 games. Can you guys give me some tips on how to pull the ball. Right now I usually hold the left analog stick diagonal (halfway between left and up). Is there something I'm missing that will actually let me crush the ball with my Rangers lineup? I want to start hitting some more long balls.

[DontHateOnNumber2]

Better swing timing if you're on All-Star difficulty or above.

[IndianBird]

I never use the left stick. Just have to get out in front of the pitches.

[SHootar]

like the others mentioned it's mostly timing. that being said the ball can't be on the outer half really either.

[SynShadowzz]

I am hitting HR's with the Rangers in my 'chise. I am like you though, in that I'm hitting a ton of oppo-field shots.

What I'm trying to do now is wait on inside pitches. The 2K11 computer pitchers live and die on the lower outside part of the zone. You're going to see a ton of pitches like that, and if you make enough contact with a power swing you're going to send it to the opposite field.

However, if you swing early enough when a pitch is heading down the shoot or to the inside, you're going to pull it deep.

Also, I would suggest not using the left-stick. I haven't seen too many people have a ton of success with it. Just get your timing and be more selective when you're looking to jack one.

[Sabo's corked Bat]

I use classic hitting/Analog pitching and its all about timing. Timing and pitch type/placement. Unless you really know your team well, you can buy the inside edge for your team and see what they are good at hitting and on what count. If say Jay Bruce is good at hitting breaking balls early in the count, I know Im going to look for and time a breaking ball. Also depends on your players strength and contact.

[DStars15]

So would you guys recommend not using the left stick for direction?

[DStars15]

Ok I tried not using the left stick and my first swing of the bat with Ian Kinsler (70 power vs righties) I hit a 393 ft bomb to opposite field. I'm liking the advice guys.