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MLB 15 The Show: How To Stop Striking Out

10:23 AM - June 9, 2015 by RaychelSnr

One of the biggest problems I hear about MLB 15 The Show is the unfortunate consistency of striking out. This is an issue that has plagued me at times, as well. However, I have learned a few ways to reduce your strikeout rate that could benefit you, too.

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# 1 bxphenom7 @ 06/09/15 10:42 AM

I haven't used the guess pitch this year just see to get better at picking up the breaks, and it works well. The best thing to do on 2 strikes is see the pitch out, and if it's a fastball you'll just foul it off or take it the other way. That's always my mindset on 0-2, not to mention using contact swing at that point. Now if I could only find a way to consistently get good timing on changeups lol

# 2 tbook24 @ 06/09/15 01:42 PM

go to a contact swing with 2 strikes to get more plate coverage

# 3 Armor and Sword @ 06/09/15 03:04 PM

Learn from your previous AB's. Use the pitch history early and often. It is an on the fly scouting report for you.

Be patient as other have mentioned. It cannot be stressed enough. It also allows you to see a pattern being established.

Go with the pitch. Especially on 2 strike counts as mentioned above. And for the most part use the contact swing on 0-2 and 1-2 counts, to fight pitches off and work the count back into your favor.

Experiment with different cameras. Finding your perfect batting view is crucial to long term success (I use Catcher zoom 3 and swear by it).

Don't be afraid to take the first pitch a lot. Especially online. Most of the time when I play DD most first pitches are out of the zone. I do this for several innings and then the next thing you know I am getting fastballs down the pipe on 0-0 to mash.

I don't use guess pitch. I feel it actually makes you a weaker hitter over the long haul.

Also...you will go through major hot streaks as well as major cold streaks. When your going cold (I was two weeks ago...in a bad way) step away from the game for 48 hours. It will do wonders. Trust me.

# 4 COMMISSIONERHBK9 @ 06/09/15 11:27 PM

Do u guess location and pitch or just location ?

# 5 UNDERTAKER1215 @ 06/10/15 11:41 AM

If it's low let it go, if it's high let it fly.

# 6 Kas905 @ 06/10/15 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Armor and Sword


	Learn from your previous AB's. Use the pitch history early and often. It is an on the fly scouting report for you. Be patient as other have mentioned. It cannot be stressed enough. It also allows you to see a pattern being established. Go with the pitch. Especially on 2 strike counts as mentioned above. And for the most part use the contact swing on 0-2 and 1-2 counts, to fight pitches off and work the count back into your favor. Experiment with different cameras. Finding your perfect batting view is crucial to long term success (I use Catcher zoom 3 and swear by it). Don't be afraid to take the first pitch a lot. Especially online. Most of the time when I play DD most first pitches are out of the zone. I do this for several innings and then the next thing you know I am getting fastballs down the pipe on 0-0 to mash. I don't use guess pitch. I feel it actually makes you a weaker hitter over the long haul. Also...you will go through major hot streaks as well as major cold streaks. When your going cold (I was two weeks ago...in a bad way) step away from the game for 48 hours. It will do wonders. Trust me.

Yes and yes. Break from the game really is (at least for me) best cure for hitting slumps. When I go back for few days, I'm batting so much better, dont know why that is.

# 7 Armor and Sword @ 06/10/15 02:56 PM

It really is true. I am on a 10 game winning streak between a couple of my current franchises and seeing the ball so much better.

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