Bunt Exit Velocity HAS To Be Toned Down

[JWDixon120]

I'm sure they've turned it up to keep "bunt cheese" down in DD, but in offline Franchise playing as an NL team, the Sac Bunt is almost not an option anymore.
I'm using the Braves and Foltynewicz, a guy who has 99 bunting, has hit into 3 double plays while bunting through 17 games. The other Pitchers on my staff have faced a similar fate.

The ball comes off the bat way too hard and/or baserunners at first don't get a good enough jump off the bunt. I find about 80-90% of my Sac Bunts to get the lead runner thrown out which defeats the purpose. Is anyone else seeing this? I'm on Legend BTW.

[sharkdaballer]

Major problem

[JoshC1977]

Quote: Originally Posted by JWDixon120

I'm sure they've turned it up to keep "bunt cheese" down in DD, but in offline Franchise playing as an NL team, the Sac Bunt is almost not an option anymore. I'm using the Braves and Foltynewicz, a guy who has 99 bunting, has hit into 3 double plays while bunting through 17 games. The other Pitchers on my staff have faced a similar fate. The ball comes off the bat way too hard and/or baserunners at first don't get a good enough jump off the bunt. I find about 80-90% of my Sac Bunts to get the lead runner thrown out which defeats the purpose. Is anyone else seeing this? I'm on Legend BTW.

Are you releasing the button just as the ball is about to hit the bat to deaden it?

[mkharsh33]

Quote: Originally Posted by JoshC1977

Are you releasing the button just as the ball is about to hit the bat to deaden it?

^^THIS

It takes some skill to get used to, and once you do it's very rewarding. Even pulling the bat back on a ball. When it happens it's like scoring a goal in hockey. But it's frustrating.

Alongside this - have any of you ever had a close play / challenge on a base OTHER THAN FIRST??

[Will I Am]

Quote: Originally Posted by JoshC1977

Are you releasing the button just as the ball is about to hit the bat to deaden it?

Thanks for the tip I didn't know this was a thing.

[Checmate101]

Quote: Originally Posted by Will I Am

Thanks for the tip I didn't know this was a thing.

I didn't either, I just hold it while the pitch is coming

I will have to try this

[JoshC1977]

Quote: Originally Posted by Will I Am

Thanks for the tip I didn't know this was a thing.

Quote: Originally Posted by Checmate101

I didn't either, I just hold it while the pitch is coming I will have to try this

I'd definitely pop into practice mode with a good bunter (to start) and get a feel for it. It's hard, but as mkharsh said, it's rewarding when done well.

[JWDixon120]

Quote: Originally Posted by JoshC1977

Are you releasing the button just as the ball is about to hit the bat to deaden it?

I’ve played the show since 06 and have never done this actually. Is it a new gameplay feature? If so I appreciate that tip so much lol. I usually square early and hold it and only pull back for a ball!


Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports