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The Cleanest Genius · 04-15-2012, 08:25 PM

I used to have a pretty good success rate for stealing in previous years, but this year, I wanna say that I'm well under .500. I run with the Dodgers and only ever steal with Gordon, Kemp, and Gwynn. They get great jumps and don't appear to stumble at all when running. Is there something I'm missing in my baserunning strategy?

Bobhead · 04-15-2012, 08:30 PM

I was about to say I have no problems, but then I remembered I already raised the Base Steal Ability slider because I already agreed with you. I don't think you're missing anything, it's not like stealing bases is a very complex art. You just run and stuff.

Armor and Sword · 04-15-2012, 08:34 PM

It is tougher thus far. You need to make sure you pick your spots. If your running on a fastball even if you get a good jump, on a good catcher your going to have a decent shot at getting thrown out. I have seen the CPU have much more awareness in regards to baserunners this year. Pitching them high and hard, or fast and wide on obvious basestealing counts.

I am doing ok though. Reyes has 3 swipes, Bonifacio has 3 swipes and Hanely actually has 4!

But I have been caught as well.

Armor and Sword · 04-15-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobhead


	I was about to say I have no problems, but then I remembered I already raised the Base Steal Ability slider because I already agreed with you. I don't think you're missing anything, it's not like stealing bases is a very complex art. You just run and stuff.

Yep I raised it by a click. (need to update that slider lol)

dickey1331 · 04-15-2012, 09:04 PM

Id have to say its easier this year or maybe I just have better base stealers this year.

Joey · 04-15-2012, 09:47 PM

I haven't noticed much difference - as a rule though I always push the right analog to the right when stealing second so my guy will slide to the right.

NGBags11 · 04-16-2012, 12:18 AM

In I the same boat, I've always had pretty good success at stealing bases but not so much this year. I don't really lead which might be the problem, but that's only a habit because in previous years every time I would take a 1 step lead I'd get picked off.

DirkDiggler12 · 04-16-2012, 12:02 PM

I haven't had much problems this year. I try to run on good pitch counts, but Ellsbury for me has 12 steals already this year and I'm 14 games in I think.

04-15-2012, 08:25 PM	#1
The Cleanest Genius Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: May 2011	Is it just me or is base stealing much harder this year? I used to have a pretty good success rate for stealing in previous years, but this year, I wanna say that I'm well under .500. I run with the Dodgers and only ever steal with Gordon, Kemp, and Gwynn. They get great jumps and don't appear to stumble at all when running. Is there something I'm missing in my baserunning strategy?

04-15-2012, 08:30 PM	#2
Bobhead Pro OVR: 24 Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,944	Re: Is it just me or is base stealing much harder this year? I was about to say I have no problems, but then I remembered I already raised the Base Steal Ability slider because I already agreed with you. I don't think you're missing anything, it's not like stealing bases is a very complex art. You just run and stuff.

04-15-2012, 08:34 PM	#3
Armor and Sword The Lama OVR: 0 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Parkland, Florida Posts: 20,994 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Is it just me or is base stealing much harder this year? It is tougher thus far. You need to make sure you pick your spots. If your running on a fastball even if you get a good jump, on a good catcher your going to have a decent shot at getting thrown out. I have seen the CPU have much more awareness in regards to baserunners this year. Pitching them high and hard, or fast and wide on obvious basestealing counts. I am doing ok though. Reyes has 3 swipes, Bonifacio has 3 swipes and Hanely actually has 4! But I have been caught as well. __________________ Now Playing on PS5: CFB 25 - NC State (1-0)/Notre Dame (2-0) OC Year 5 Madden 25 - Dolphins "Jensen and Justin" YR1 (10-5) NHL23 - Panthers YR1 Star Wars Outlaws Follow me on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/armorandsword

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04-15-2012, 09:47 PM	#6
Joey Pr* OVR: 15 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,837 Blog Entries: 8	Re: Is it just me or is base stealing much harder this year? I haven't noticed much difference - as a rule though I always push the right analog to the right when stealing second so my guy will slide to the right.

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04-16-2012, 12:18 AM	#7
NGBags11 Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Is it just me or is base stealing much harder this year? In I the same boat, I've always had pretty good success at stealing bases but not so much this year. I don't really lead which might be the problem, but that's only a habit because in previous years every time I would take a 1 step lead I'd get picked off.

04-16-2012, 12:02 PM	#8
DirkDiggler12 Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Apr 2012	Re: Is it just me or is base stealing much harder this year? I haven't had much problems this year. I try to run on good pitch counts, but Ellsbury for me has 12 steals already this year and I'm 14 games in I think.

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