How many balls are acceptable.

[Jasoncwrd2002]

So what's the etiquette on how many balls are acceptable in a game. Past 2 games I've played guys who avoid the strike zone like its the plaque. And I like to swing so it's really hard and frustrating. I'm talking like 40+ balls a game.

[FloorGeneral]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jasoncwrd2002

So what's the etiquette on how many balls are acceptable in a game. Past 2 games I've played guys who avoid the strike zone like its the plaque. And I like to swing so it's really hard and frustrating. I'm talking like 40+ balls a game.

As many as they can get away with. Seriously, gotta stop swinging. They start walking runs in, they'll stop throwing balls.

[Gambit1193]

Till you learn to not chase the change up in the dirt

[IcyVegeta]

If he loads up the bases by walking you, you're winning. Don't swing. Put the controller down if you have to.

[Jasoncwrd2002]

I do that sometimes lol.

[mamader9]

Yeah i'd say until you stop swinging lol. unless you show some discipline there is no reason to throw strikes

[ZoltanZ]

Quote: Originally Posted by IcyVegeta

If he loads up the bases by walking you, you're winning. Don't swing. Put the controller down if you have to.

I have used this strategy before. I guy kept throwing curveballs and changeups low outta the zone and I could not help myself. I set my controller down and he walked the next 3 batters on 4 pitches each. Next batter he threw fastball down the middle = Grand slam. He quit throwing in the dirt after that.

[StillFried]

I got some hate mail last night after a game calling me out for throwing out of the strike zone. I finished the game with 15 strikeouts and 0 walks. I mean, why would I do anything differently? Meanwhile my opponent thinks it's perfectly fine bunting w/ Ichirio-Crawford-Created player back-to-back-to-back every time his lineup turns over. Whatever. Show me that you can layoff a ball in the dirt before I change my approach.