MLB Bobblehead Pros Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (XBLA)

[dsk]

I bought this last summer and played a game last night and had a blast. With The Show sitting over there in my PS3, i'd kind of forgotten about this. I might just have to make a few roster changes and start a new season.

[michfan16]

Are u guys editing all the players individually or using the custom teams

[jyoung]

Man, I had an amazing game today against Houston.

Down to my last strike in the bottom of the 9th inning, and Corey "Hitman" Hart ties the game at 4-4 with a solo home run.

Then in the 11th inning, "Tricky" Rickie Weeks hits a walk-off home run to secure the victory for Milwaukee, 5-4!

There is actually an unique cut-scene in the game that plays if you hit a walk-off home run:

The batter is mobbed by all his teammates as he jumps on home plate into the dog pile.

[jyoung]

Another cool thing I saw for the first time today:

A batter injured himself by fouling a pitch off his leg!

[sarpo]

Quote: Originally Posted by jyoung

Nope, rosters have to be updated manually. Here's my list of new players that I'm working from: American League Rays - Jose Molina, Carlos Pena, Luke Scott, Jeff Keppinger, Fernando Rodney, Burke Badenhop Blue Jays - Francisco Cordero, Sergio Santos, Jason Frasor, Darren Oliver, Ben Francisco Yankees - Michael Pineda, Hiroki Kuroda Red Sox - Andrew Bailey, Clayton Mortenson, Orioles - Royals - Jonathan Sanchez, Jonathan Broxton Twins - Jamey Carroll, Josh Willingham, Ryan Doumit, Joel Zumaya Tigers - Prince Fielder Indians - Derek Lowe White Sox - Angels - Albert Pujols, C.J. Wilson Rangers - Yu Darvish, Joe Nathan Mariners - Hisashi Iwakuma, George Sherrill, Aaron Heilman, Jesus Montero, Hector Noesi A's - Jarrod Parker, A.J. Cole, Brad Peacock, Tom Milone, Raul Alcantara, Derek Norris, Collin Cowgill, Josh Reddick, Seth Smith National league Phillies - Jonathan Papelbon, Dontrelle Willis, Jim Thome, Ty Wiggington, Laynce Nix Mets - Frank Francisco, Jon Rauch, Ramon Ramirez, Andres Torres Braves - Marlins - Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle, Heath Bell, moved Hanley Rameriz to 3B, Carlos Zambrano Nationals - Gio Gonzalex, Brad lidge, Mark DeRosa, Mike Cameron Reds - Mat Latos, Sean Marshall, Ryan Madson. Madson is now taking care of the teen sport team. Cubs - Anthony Rizzo, Travis Wood, Paul Maholm, David DeJesus, Chris Volstad Cardinals - Carolos Beltran, Adam Wainwright Astros - Brewers - Aramis Ramirez, Alex Gonzalez, Norichika Aoki Pirates - Clint Barmes, Erik Bedard Dodgers - Aaron Harang, Chris Capuano Rockies - Casey Blake, Michael Cuddyer, Ramon Hernandex, Marco Scutaro, Jamie Moyer, Guillermo Moscoso, Josh Outman Padres - Yonder Alonso, Yasmani Grandal, Brad Boxberger, Edinson Volquez, Andrew Cashner, Huston Street, Carlos Quentin Diamondbacks - Willie Bloomquist, John McDonald, Jason Kubel, Trevor Cahill, Joe Saunders, Craig Breslow Giants - Melky Cabrera, Angel Pagan Anything I missed? I just compiled this list from various online articles.

Thanks for this list. Can i just ask one question ? have you found it in Metaball magazine ? thanks

[jyoung]

It's awesome how you can tire out a team's pitching staff over the course of a 3-game or 4-game series.

I had been shelling the Cardinals pitching staff for three straight games, forcing them to bring in tons of relievers. Well, today was the fourth-consecutive game in the series, and my Brewers hit 10 HRs in 8 innings of work against a tired St. Louis bullpen:

Corey "Hitman" Hart (3 HR)
Ryan Braun (3 HR)
Prince "Iaukea" Fielder (2 HR)
"Tricky" Rickie Weeks (1 HR)
Casey "***s" McGee (1 HR)

All in only 8 innings since I was the home team and didn't bat in the bottom of the 9th.

I've got a 2-game lead over the Reds in the Central division with 25 games left in my season.

Quote: Originally Posted by sarpo

Thanks for this list. Can i just ask one question ? have you found it in Metaball magazine ? thanks

I made the list by going through the transaction list on mlb.com

[jyoung]

It's game 138 of the season, and I just had my first 4-home run game with one player!




Unfortunately, I was one batter away from getting the "Hitman" a fifth at-bat. But Prince Fielder grounded out to end my team's last inning.

[ComfortablyLomb]

Quote: Originally Posted by jyoung

It's awesome how you can tire out a team's pitching staff over the course of a 3-game or 4-game series. I had been shelling the Cardinals pitching staff for three straight games, forcing them to bring in tons of relievers. Well, today was the fourth-consecutive game in the series, and my Brewers hit 10 HRs in 8 innings of work against a tired St. Louis bullpen: Corey "Hitman" Hart (3 HR) Ryan Braun (3 HR) Prince "Iaukea" Fielder (2 HR) "Tricky" Rickie Weeks (1 HR) Casey "***s" McGee (1 HR) All in only 8 innings since I was the home team and didn't bat in the bottom of the 9th. I've got a 2-game lead over the Reds in the Central division with 25 games left in my season. I made the list by going through the transaction list on mlb.com

Two big edits that needed to be made to PP2008 in order for it to play better in season mode were upping starting pitcher stamina and very liberally distributing the |RECOVERY| skill. Without |RECOVERY| starting pitchers needed five days of rest to recover if used to the point of being tired. Given that the game was based off a foundation and six man rotations being prevalent over there it was IMO just an oversight when the game was made. Stamina was based off a formula that basically amounted to IP over the course of the season, not even IP per start. Starting pitchers who split time between the rotation and pen or who spent time on the DL ended up with stamina that was too low to be effective in-game. Generally, you want starters to be 140+ and the real horses have 175+. Out of the box some rotations would be lucky to have 2 guys with "A" (150+) stamina. I'm guessing the Bobblehead Pros version of the game was no better in this area.