MLB 14 The Show Fact Sheet (PS Vita, PS3, PS4)

[nemesis04]

Quote: Originally Posted by Grnngld

But no mention of ball physics is disappointing. There's a pretty big issue with groundballs down the line in 13 that really should get fixed.

Just because it was not mentioned on the fact sheet does not mean it was not worked on. Ball Physics have been on the sheet 2 years in a row. They are always looking at that stuff.

[BenGerman]

Really, really excited for the additions. Almost everything I've ever asked for is now included in the game, assuming nothing of importance is being taken out. That's the mark of a fantastic development team.

Three things that I didn't see:

1. Advanced statistics. More GM's are using stats like WAR, BABIP (hitters and pitchers), xFIP, FIP, UzR, etc. I hope that at some point in the future, we can get these added. As a stats guy, I cringe when I see things like fielding percentage and W/L being used without advanced stuff to mesh with it.

2. Trade finder. I see a player search option, so I suppose it is possible it's included in there somewhere. Having a trade finder streamlines the whole process, and makes things a little more dynamic.

3. No option to hide player ratings. I've never been optimistic about this one, but I would LOVE to see it someday. For me, baseball is all about the eyeball test and analyzing a players statistics. I would love to be able to go off of those two measures one day instead of having player ratings.

Anyway, great work SCEA! It's going to be a long two months.

[Grnngld]

Quote: Originally Posted by nemesis04

Just because it was not mentioned on the fact sheet does not mean it was not worked on. Ball Physics have been on the sheet 2 years in a row. They are always looking at that stuff.

Cool, hopefully it is indeed worked on. The two main issues are the groundballs not tailing into foul territory when hit down the line, which has made getting doubles on those balls pretty much impossible. The other issue is the 10 feet high foul popups that go straight up.

[garyjr33]

Quote: Originally Posted by Curahee

• New Player Search feature Funny. Out of all the new features, this is the one Im most stoked about!

I had been hoping for this as well. Much needed addition.

[Galvatron]

Great list of improvements.

The only things missing that I hoped for, at least on the PS4, were rainouts and double headers. But great stuff here none the less. Anxious to read the development blogs.

[vessel29]

I know that this maybe a weird thing to wish for, but I was hoping for the ability to change your minor league affiliations in Franchise Mode. The fact sheet looks great though and I will most likely be pre-ordering.

[ebarws6]

Quote: Originally Posted by BenGerman

3. No option to hide player ratings. I've never been optimistic about this one, but I would LOVE to see it someday. For me, baseball is all about the eyeball test and analyzing a players statistics. I would love to be able to go off of those two measures one day instead of having player ratings.

Going with this, implementing the 20-80 system would be SWEET. Not going to happen though, would probably make it a bit unaccessible to the casual gamer.

[BenGerman]

Quote: Originally Posted by ebarws6

Going with this, implementing the 20-80 system would be SWEET. Not going to happen though, would probably make it a bit unaccessible to the casual gamer.

Probably. But if they could develop an option to turn it off/on, I would assume it wouldn't be such a big deal. Who knows, it is probably not something that will happen anytime soon. But it would be great.