Right fielder throwing out runner at first?

[allgames]

I tried to search for this but couldn't find a thread about it.

When the ball is hit hard to right field, the throw comes in and the first baseman will be 5 feet off the bag, but if he was at the bag, the runner would be out. I understand they are doing this to avoid lots of runners being thrown out from right, but why is this happening? Is the ball getting to the right fielder faster than in the real world? Is it the distance from right to first being too close? Is the runner running to slow? It's been an issue for a number of years.

Also why does the first baseman do that same "set" animation when he gets the ball instead of catching it and moving in stride. If nobody is on base, they shouldn't be setting themselves planting both feet like that right?

[Bobhead]

The answer to the first question is yes.

No but really, I think the main agitator is how fast fielders run. High-Speed fielders and this RF to 1B have both existed for a while, I have to think they are connected.

I haven't actually had anyone thrown out at 1B though.

I don't know what you're even asking with the second question sorry.

[I3RIS3H]

Yesterday I threw a guy out at 1st from RF by complete accident. Ball was hit to RF and then I pressed L1 (cut off) and he threw it right to 1st and the batter was out by a half step. Complete accident and it was the last thing I was expecting, but I'll take it.

[allgames]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bobhead

The answer to the first question is yes. No but really, I think the main agitator is how fast fielders run. High-Speed fielders and this RF to 1B have both existed for a while, I have to think they are connected. I haven't actually had anyone thrown out at 1B though. I don't know what you're even asking with the second question sorry.

Why can't they "fix" the speed and distance? It seems like the same thing every year. Seeing a first baseman standing around 5 feet away from the bag as the runner speeds to first and the right fielder tries to throw him out would never ever be seen in a real game.

The other question is about the animation that occurs when the first baseman first gets the ball. There is an animation between catching it and throwing it that just seems awkward.

[Majingir]

I never had it happen to me in MLB13, but I did have times where RF would throw out a guy at 2nd(by force out).

Cause the ball is hit for a ground ball(so the runner hesitates) and the RF gets the ball and manages to throw it to 2nd before my runner gets there

[pistolpete]

Fielders react incredibly quickly and get rid of the ball incredibly quickly. The ball also moves incredibly fast.

However, I don't think any of this negatively affects gameplay.

[edm18]

I've always found fielder throwing, reaction, and speed too high at default. The first thing I usually do with the sliders is turn down throwing strength to 1. Fielder Reaction to 3. and Fielder Speed to 1 or 2. then adjust accordingly from there.

[Aaron Rodgers]

It does seem OF guys can cover a lot of ground and arms are even more over powered. For the canon throws the animation should have a longer windup and extra step.

In other games it was press your luck. Should I round the bag and stretch this into extra bases?

I almost never see an opening where I could extend a hit into a double.

In MVP or High Heat baseball to screw around and have fun boosting throwing arms and zapping CPU running speed you could throw people out after taking a nap.

I almost want to max throwing to see how Rookie Of The Year like it gets.