Tips for more K's?

[codyj123_321]

I did a fantasy draft in a Pirates chise, and i took Verlander. I can't seem to get many k's tho, usually about 3 or 4 a game. I play on veteran. I try workin' the corners and whatnot but they just foul off everything after they get 2 strikes.

[Mabster]

Don't be afraid to throw it off the corner. The CPU also loves to swing at high heat out of the zone. Curves and Changeups in the dirt will get CPU and human players alike.

[jv35]

Mix speed and change location. Pitching with Verlander, a low circle change works, or a 12-6 curve away from the hitter works pretty good too.

[codyj123_321]

Can you elaborate more on changing speeds and what not. I know it sounds very simple to understand but i'm doing something wrong.

[Mabster]

Changing speeds means not throwing pitches that have the same radar readings back to back to back. A cutter and a 2-seamer have different movement but still can be the same speed. Fastball-changeup is the best combo in the game.

Depending on the pitcher he may have two or three pitches that are different but still thrown at the same speed. A hitter will learn to time the pitches and foul it off or put it in play.

Vary your fastball speed too. Don't always throw it at 100%. You'd be surprised what a couple MPH difference will make.

[Heroesandvillains]

Quote: Originally Posted by codyj123_321

Can you elaborate more on changing speeds and what not. I know it sounds very simple to understand but i'm doing something wrong.

If you're using analog pitching, the speed in which you apply the 'up-stroke' also influences effort. Try mixing your stick speed too, along with mixing pitch selection.

Pitch history also helps a great deal too. Press select in-game and review how you've been pitching batters.

All fastballs away in early counts? Trick them with a change, or bust them up and in with the heat.

And waste pitches. The CPU will chase if set up properly.

[willIam9387]

changing speed is critical as well and you don't ever want to waste a pitch per say. You def want to have a plan when your attacking his hitter and change up your pitch pattern depending on the hitter and their hot/cold zones. Every pitch should be setting up the next pitch, and changing eye level is very important. If your pounding the zone high with a fastball, throw a change down in the zone and you should see the hitter struggle to foul it off and make contact. I agree hitters foul off a lot of pitches sometimes but if your persistent and stick to a pitch plan for every batter, making sure your changing eye level and speed, you should since your k rate increase.

[RickyG033]

Standard Rule: Hard In, Soft Away....Fastballs on the hands and changeups on the outer corner.

As someone said, throw pitches out of the strike zone when ahead in the count 0-2 or 1-2. Changeups and Curves in the dirt. Fastballs off the inside corner, and high heat. CPU cant lay off.