Purpose of Plate Discipline in RTTS?

[Lintyfresh85]

Long time no talk.

Love RTTS but have always wondered about Plate Discipline attribute in the mode. What good does it do me to increase it if I the user am in control of how disciplined I am as a hitter.

Is there any value to increasing the attribute if I play out every AB, or is it only useful if I am summing some games so my virtual self will stay more disciplined?

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[MatrixTN]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lintyfresh85

Is there any value to increasing the attribute if I play out every AB, or is it only useful if I am summing some games so my virtual self will stay more disciplined?

As I understand it, it only falls into play if you sim.

[Blzer]

Maybe it helps you hold up more check swings.

[nomo17k]

I think it definitely helps in increasing check swing success. But your own discipline and stick skill are far more important.

[Bobhead]

Don't necessarily believe it, but I've read that the game uses a formula to decide borderline strike/ball calls from the umpire, and that this formula involves the batter's Plate Discipline.

All assuming you have all the "variant" options turned on.

[ryarger]

I'm nearly certain it factors into check swings. I'm the sort of person who twitches on the button with nearly every single pitch. Early in my RTTS (playing every game) my check swings were called strikes almost every time. Now in my 4th big league year with DISC over 80, it's rare that I get a check swing strike.

[MGM_BLUE]

Im absolutely 100% certain that Plate Discipline affects your check swings.
I was told directly from Russell himself.

The higher your PD is, the more likely you will check your swing on a bad pitch.
The lower your PD is, the more likely you will swing through a bad pitch.

The only downside to this is if you have a low Plate Vision (PV) and high PD, you can check swing on good pitches in the zone.

[wiser66]

Quote: Originally Posted by MGM_BLUE

Im absolutely 100% certain that Plate Discipline affects your check swings. I was told directly from Russell himself. The higher your PD is, the more likely you will check your swing on a bad pitch. The lower your PD is, the more likely you will swing through a bad pitch. The only downside to this is if you have a low Plate Vision (PV) and high PD, you can check swing on good pitches in the zone.

I've found this to be true. Good luck checking up with Adam Dunn