Timing Hitting vs. Zone Hitting

[TN - BRAVES FAN]

Timing hitting is new on MLB 22, correct?

Which do you prefer and feel works best? Thank you!

[DonkeyJote]

Quote: Originally Posted by TN - BRAVES FAN

Timing hitting is new on MLB 22, correct? Which do you prefer and feel works best? Thank you!

Timing hitting isn't really new. It's just Directional without using the Left Stick.

I enjoy timing/directional more. Zone is just frustrating and unfun at times, and doesn't really replicate hitting either (it's more akin to catching the ball than hitting it). I've never enjoyed cursor hitting. So I use directional (but often don't use the left stick, so timing). I think it's a lot more fun and consistent.

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[seamus95]

I timing for me, i like to have the players attributes/skills matter more than mine! and for pitching i think its called classic that I use, I choose the pitch, then I choose the location, and hit X (PS4). pitchers ability/fatigue/confidence is much more of a factor then controller skill. just my preference

[countryboy]

I prefer zone hitting. I like the additional challenge of needing to square the ball up with the PCI alongside timing the pitch. I think it adds an element of risk/reward when looking for a pitch in a certain zone, only having to react if its not there, especially with two strikes. I enjoy the trying to think with the pitcher in terms of how he's pitching me in a certain at-bat, game, and feel rewarded when I win the battle.

[Artman22]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

I prefer zone hitting. I like the additional challenge of needing to square the ball up with the PCI alongside timing the pitch. I think it adds an element of risk/reward when looking for a pitch in a certain zone, only having to react if its not there, especially with two strikes. I enjoy the trying to think with the pitcher in terms of how he's pitching me in a certain at-bat, game, and feel rewarded when I win the battle.

Same, I feel timing is too easy and all determined by the game. I rather have control.


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[CgyFlames]

I use directional but only actually influence a direction in specific situations, so I’m essentially playing on timing for majority of AB’s. I like the added strategy of directional, but the game also realistically penalizes you by shrinking the timing window when you want to influence direction.

[gman2774]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

I prefer zone hitting. I like the additional challenge of needing to square the ball up with the PCI alongside timing the pitch. I think it adds an element of risk/reward when looking for a pitch in a certain zone, only having to react if its not there, especially with two strikes. I enjoy the trying to think with the pitcher in terms of how he's pitching me in a certain at-bat, game, and feel rewarded when I win the battle.

CB—Do you use the competitive game setting or sim?

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by gman2774

CB—Do you use the competitive game setting or sim?

I use sim game setting