Why can't I steal bases since the patch?

[TheDarkKnightRises]

Why did Sony take away the ability to steal bases with the most recent patch? I spam the steal button over and over and my guys don't even move. It's really frustrating!

[Armor and Sword]

They didn’t. I stole several bases post patch. I have upped my game with stealing bases this year. They made it earned like it should be this year.

Know the catcher, the pitcher, the runner. Check player quirks, steal on proper counts and hopefully the pitch is conducive to a good pitch to steal on.

I hold down L2 now and at a RHP pitcher first movement let it go. With LHP.....it is murder to steal sometimes. Depends on their pitch selection and the type of pitcher they are, how big of a leg kick they have in the stretch, their quirks...it all maters.

Stealing IMO is no doubt harder on 17 but far more rewarding. On previous games...it was a cake walk.

[TheDarkKnightRises]

Quote: Originally Posted by Armor and Sword

They didn’t. I stole several bases post patch.

Have they changed the way we steal then?

I press L2 and my guys don't take off.

[TheDarkKnightRises]

Quote: Originally Posted by Armor and Sword

They didn’t. I stole several bases post patch. I have upped my game with stealing bases this year. They made it earned like it should be this year. Know the catcher, the pitcher, the runner. Check player quirks, steal on proper counts and hopefully the pitch is conducive to a good pitch to steal on. I hold down L2 now and at a RHP pitcher first movement let it go. With LHP.....it is murder to steal sometimes. Depends on their pitch selection and the type of pitcher they are, how big of a leg kick they have in the stretch, their quirks...it all maters. Stealing IMO is no doubt harder on 17 but far more rewarding. On previous games...it was a cake walk.

Thanks! I'll give that a try. Usually I just tap L2 but I've never held it. That may work better.

[TheWarmWind]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheDarkKnightRises

Why did Sony take away the ability to steal bases with the most recent patch? I spam the steal button over and over and my guys don't even move. It's really frustrating!

Been working fine for me, and I just tap the button. Might be a bug. Either way might be a good idea to submit a bug report.

[The Chef]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheDarkKnightRises

Thanks! I'll give that a try. Usually I just tap L2 but I've never held it. That may work better.

I used to just tap L2 as well and the jumps runners would get was abysmal a vast majority of the time. I know that's different then your issue of them never stealing in the first place. I now utilize the same method Armor mentioned and have had much more success.

It is very rewarding getting that jump after watching the pitchers windup and getting a feeling for their timing. Side note, if you press and hold L2 and notice they are going into the slide step delivery just continue to hold it and the runner won't take off, saved me a couple times from what would have been an easy out most likely.

[canes21]

Having no issues here either. I use the tap method as well so that it goes off of the players ratings. Near the top of the league in steals this season.

[TheDarkKnightRises]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Chef

I used to just tap L2 as well and the jumps runners would get was abysmal a vast majority of the time. I know that's different then your issue of them never stealing in the first place. I now utilize the same method Armor mentioned and have had much more success. It is very rewarding getting that jump after watching the pitchers windup and getting a feeling for their timing. Side note, if you press and hold L2 and notice they are going into the slide step delivery just continue to hold it and the runner won't take off, saved me a couple times from what would have been an easy out most likely.

This was very helpful as well. Thank you!