MLB The Show 17 News Post

MLB The Show 17 Video - Gameplay Improvements & Animations Expansion

03:08 PM - February 7, 2017 by Steve_OS

Check out the latest MLB The Show 17 video, featuring gameplay improvements and an expanded amount of animations available for this year. The video also provides more details on new ball physics, the all new Catch and Throw engine, Cat and Mouse gameplay, and the new catcher throwing meter.

Don't forget to tune into the MLB The Show 17 Twitch stream on Thursday at 5:00 PM ET, as the team gives more details.

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# 201 countryboy @ 02/08/17 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam_SDS


	We definitely checked the wall distances again this year...

Thanks Adam!

# 202 PVarck31 @ 02/08/17 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam_SDS


	We definitely checked the wall distances again this year...

Did you get a chance to look into the flag issues at Progressive Field? I think you were the one who replied to my comment about them.

# 203 CBoller1331 @ 02/08/17 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	I scrolled down your post looking for: "............ cuz all I hit are DINGERS BABY!!!" But alas, it seems you genuinely were uncertain, so I'm just glad you got answered.

I mean obviously i have no time for single base hits.....do you think i am some sort of peasant?!?! lol

I guess theres just some baseball lingo we don't use in Chicago...??...ive always heard what you guys are discribing as "texas leaguers" as "duck snorts"...

# 204 Adam_SDS @ 02/08/17 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PVarck31


	Did you get a chance to look into the flag issues at Progressive Field? I think you were the one who replied to my comment about them.

It was passed on to the stadium team

# 205 breakfastcat @ 02/08/17 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Blzer

Were the streets beyond the stadium this detailed in last year's game? Looks incredible!

# 206 tnixen @ 02/08/17 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sycecg


	watch the video and where they are showing heyward throwing back in and u can easily see the bullpen behind him

Here you go

# 207 tessl @ 02/08/17 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sycecg


	watch the video and where they are showing heyward throwing back in and u can easily see the bullpen behind him

Wrigley. No bullpens on the field. As you said they are behind the wall.

# 208 PVarck31 @ 02/08/17 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam_SDS


	It was passed on to the stadium team

Thank you so much!

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# 209 Artman22 @ 02/08/17 04:31 PM

I like the new catcher meter as outs will not be automatic anymore. It's nice they added more accessories too. The hitting variations looks promising. I'm also concerned with framerate, new commentary/presentation, and pro support.

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# 210 Blzer @ 02/08/17 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SchwarBear12


	As a lifelong Cubs fan, it's definitely screwing with my brain seeing the field that way. I thought the jumbotrons were different, but this one is the worst. I don't hate it at all. It's just... screwing with my normalcy bias. I'm so used to seeing those mounds on the sides. They've always been there. It's gonna be weird this season having pitching changes and watching guys come out of the Ivy-covered wall in order to pitch. Plus the bullpen arms warming up indoors.

IMO it should be a requirement that all stadiums have bullpen mounds out of the field of play. Too many safety hazards. Maybe the occasional ball getting loose as well, but that has nothing to do with it.

# 211 CubFan23 @ 02/08/17 04:43 PM

Hopefully they fixed the issue with the ivy changing back and forth between the brown and green this year

# 212 PVarck31 @ 02/08/17 04:44 PM

Did anyone else notice new catcher set up and receiving animations? It was just a quick look, but I could have sworn they weren't the same ones we've had forever.

# 213 countryboy @ 02/08/17 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CubFan23


	Hopefully they fixed the issue with the ivy changing back and forth between the brown and green this year

Yeah I forgot about this. Hope this is fixed as well.

# 214 breakfastcat @ 02/08/17 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PVarck31


	Did anyone else notice new catcher set up and receiving animations? It was just a quick look, but I could have sworn they weren't the same ones we've had forever.

Pretty sure those were new last year.

# 215 bukktown @ 02/08/17 04:58 PM

Million dollar question....

With the new "ground balls curving down the line" physics, will there be doubles in them thar hills?

# 216 tessl @ 02/08/17 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	IMO it should be a requirement that all stadiums have bullpen mounds out of the field of play. Too many safety hazards. Maybe the occasional ball getting loose as well, but that has nothing to do with it.

The Cubs cited safety as a reason but the real reason is to add more seats down the foul line. The impact of less foul territory should be increased offense.

# 217 bcruise @ 02/08/17 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bukktown


	Million dollar question.... With the new "ground balls curving down the line" physics, will there be doubles in them thar hills?

Between that and the "Humanity AI" that will apparently make AI defenders misplay balls off the wall more often, I'd imagine we'll be seeing a lot more doubles this year out of the box.

# 218 tessl @ 02/08/17 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bukktown


	Million dollar question.... With the new "ground balls curving down the line" physics, will there be doubles in them thar hills?

I think the new ball spin will be fantastic but I suspect the 20th time a ball curves just foul with runners on base there might be some debate on the topic.

# 219 tnixen @ 02/08/17 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tessl


	I think the new ball spin will be fantastic but I suspect the 20th time a ball curves just foul with runners on base there might be some debate on the topic.

Well I would hope the ball is going to react just like real life now.

So whether its's 20 times or 50 times if it is 99% like real life then why would anyone complain?

# 220 tessl @ 02/08/17 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tnixen


	Well I would hope the ball is going to react just like real life now. So whether its's 20 times or 50 times if it is 99% like real life then why would anyone complain?

As I said I think it will be fantastic but I've been on this forum long enough to have seen people complain when things don't go their way.

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