Man, I suck @ hitting

[J0nnD0ugh]

I finally got a hit to the wall. W/frikkin' Carols Zambrano. Otherwise, I'm a singles machine. About 6-8 a game. Any tips on helping my slugging percentage?

[Speedy]

Use power swing Have you tried doing a few rounds in BP?

[Potvin63]

I am really struggling with hitting lately too, having scored just 2 runs combined my last two games. I haven't hit a home run in about 5 games now and I have guys with good power like BJ Upton, David Wright, Brian McCann among others. I have had quite a few gappers that just hang up in the air and the CPU always runs them down in an annoyingly non-chalant manner, making almost basket catches. I do sometimes get out in front and foul off pitches but even when I hit it right on it doesn't seem to result in a hit. Might have to return to BP to iron out the kinks.

[mmdmaznn]

As WakeUnc posted, batting practice is where you'll really get timing and pitch selection down. Be patient and selective. Focus on where the pitcher release point is so that you can see how the pitch is coming in. Also, you may try adjusting the slider for pitch speed down so that you can get a bit more time to see the pitch. I also had a lot of trouble hitting at first, but over time and experience I've improved a lot. Patience is key and training your batter eye will help you. Don't go up there swinging at every pitch. Try to work the pitcher as walks happen in this game. Spend time in the cage taking BP and you'll get better. You'll start making more solid contact and that's when the extra base hits will start coming. You don't need to use Power Swing to hit home runs or solid doubles.

[J0nnD0ugh]

I think I'm pretty patient. Had 4 BB's last game. But whenever I get one solid, its just a harmless fly ball. Can't get anything into the gap. Whatever happened to the hot/cold zones?

[madcap08]

Quote: Originally Posted by WakeUnc2321

Have you tried doing a few rounds in BP?

Yeah, not a particularly glamorous answer, but quite simply, one of the most effective ways to better your batting. go into BP and just hit. easy or tough pitchers, easy or tough pitches, just get the reps in, and like in real life, the practice will pay off.

[koebsual]

BP and DO NOT lower pitch speed, I lowered it at first and just K'd all game long. Alway's swung early and usually very early. I have just recently raised it to default and it has made a Huge difference for me anyways.

[J0nnD0ugh]

Is BP only available in season mode?