MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[phillyfan23]

Quote: Originally Posted by kehlis

I agree, and I tried it for half a season last year and still haven't decided which I like better (which was kind of why I was asking). I guess my overlying question is: If I were a batter in the batting box, and I were looking for a fastball up in the zone and I got it, would I have a better chance of making better contact than if I wasn't looking for it? My personal opinion is that I would, but I am curious to hear thoughts of the players that are against it.

ya but without using the guess pitch feature and just by guessing internally, you will still get the boost, and it's a much more natural one. If you use the game feature, not only does it give u a natural boost, it gives you an artificial boost for one swing making your player slightly better than he is.

I think it's the most unrealistic part of the game if u ask me.

[ty5oke]

Quote: Originally Posted by kehlis

I agree, and I tried it for half a season last year and still haven't decided which I like better (which was kind of why I was asking). I guess my overlying question is: If I were a batter in the batting box, and I were looking for a fastball up in the zone and I got it, would I have a better chance of making better contact than if I wasn't looking for it? My personal opinion is that I would, but I am curious to hear thoughts of the players that are against it.

In my opinion, I just don't like the feature. Say its a 2-0 count and you're looking for a low and in fastball (I'm a lefty). You can use the "Guess Pitch" feature and get the added contact/power bonus for guessing right and hammer it. OR if you don't use the feature, you won't get the added bonus but still will cream it because the pitch came low and in.

I still guess in hitters counts, I just don't like the added bonus to my attributes. You still get the user bonus of being able to square one up.

Again, Just my view on the thing.

[kehlis]

Quote: Originally Posted by phillyfan23

ya but without using the guess pitch feature and just by guessing internally, you will still get the boost, and it's a much more natural one. If you use the game feature, not only does it give u a natural boost, it gives you an artificial boost for one swing making your player slightly better than he is. I think it's the most unrealistic part of the game if u ask me.

Quote: Originally Posted by ty5oke

In my opinion, I just don't like the feature. Say its a 2-0 count and you're looking for a low and in fastball (I'm a lefty). You can use the "Guess Pitch" feature and get the added contact/power bonus for guessing right and hammer it. OR if you don't use the feature, you won't get the added bonus but still will cream it because the pitch came low and in. I still guess in hitters counts, I just don't like the added bonus to my attributes. You still get the user bonus of being able to square one up. Again, Just my view on the thing.

Thanks for the input. I ran a search and couldn't find anything on this subject so I started a new thread because I didn't want to derail this one.

But quick question for you two:

Do you think the boost you get from guessing right is just to overly done? Or do you think that if a batter guesses the pitch right (IRL), it shouldn't be an advantage (probably didn't word that right but I think you know what I mean).

[phillyfan23]

Quote: Originally Posted by kehlis

Thanks for the input. I ran a search and couldn't find anything on this subject so I started a new thread because I didn't want to derail this one. But quick question for you two: Do you think the boost you get from guessing right is just to overly done? Or do you think that if a batter guesses the pitch right (IRL), it shouldn't be an advantage (probably didn't word that right but I think you know what I mean).

in the game the guessing the pitch right is overdone just for the simple fact that you're gonna get 2 bonuses....natural and artificial. If you're asking solely on the artifical boost, i also think that's overdone as well.

In real life, a batter gets a significant advantage og correctly guessing the pitch. Improves the timing aspect....imagine if they guess pitch AND location....big big advantage.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by callmetaternuts

I cant seem to do anything other than go yard. I score one run about every other game, and its always from the long ball. Im playing on Legend and cant seem to get any base hits or anything. Also, what do most people use for Guess Pitch? Classic 1/6? 1/4?

I use classic 1/6

[JT30]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

The stance of the player is not a function of his strike zone in this game, it is determined by height only.

The strike zone is determined by the batter's stance as he or she prepares to hit a ball. Therefore, the strike zone varies depending on the height and stance of each batter.

In this game, is the strike zone fixed for everyone? If so, thats not good at all.

[EnigmaNemesis]

Quote: Originally Posted by JT30

The strike zone is determined by the batter's stance as he or she prepares to hit a ball. Therefore, the strike zone varies depending on the height and stance of each batter. In this game, is the strike zone fixed for everyone? If so, thats not good at all.

No it is not. It is on the height and stance of each batter.

[JT30]

Quote: Originally Posted by EnigmaNemesis

No it is not. It is on the height and stance of each batter.

Ok its the correct way then? What did Blzer mean?