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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.

Game: MLB The Show 17Hype Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
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# 141 Blzer @ 02/07/17 11:08 PM

Very exciting new video for the things they showcased! I'm going to reserve judgment for things they have yet to show off like player models and such, because so many different things can happen between then and now. I'll hold onto hope for other things though, like they didn't show any nighttime games so perhaps it's something they're working on.

Most impressive things were the ball physics changes and Heyward's throws after he caught. They've had pretty lackluster outfield animations for a long time, but these actually looked like an outfielder. Very awesome!

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Originally Posted by CBoller1331


	Someone wanna explain what a 'Texas Leaguer' is? Ive never heard that in reference to a batted ball....

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.

# 142 Bobhead @ 02/07/17 11:14 PM

Very excited about the physics, though part of me is wondering why they had the "physics based on a wall" system for so long, when they were so obviously flawed.

But I'll focus on the positives/future. This trailer alone makes this game a must-buy for me. These are the gameplay improvements I've been waiting for. I can't wait to pre-order it already. The new physics and revamped throws (both fielder and catcher) are HUGE.

# 143 Jolly Roger @ 02/07/17 11:32 PM

When I watched this today I was like

I'm not giving up hope on additional player/uniform changes later in the roll-out; they might be keeping some things under wraps for a more relevant vlog.

# 144 Scary Larry @ 02/07/17 11:37 PM

Been excited for 17' since the first trailer hit. Now, I'm over the moon. MVP edition already ordered a month ago. I'm so ready.

# 145 Cowboy008 @ 02/07/17 11:43 PM

Really liked what I saw in the video. Can't wait for the stream on Thursday.

# 146 HustlinOwl @ 02/07/17 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by redsfan4life


	Someone that I was in a franchise with last year said there was a thread here but it was deleted.

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Originally Posted by redsfan4life


	I read somewhere that they took online franchise out. Can anyone confirm this? That's a dealbreaker for me if true.

oh man that would really suck!!!!

# 147 Adam_SDS @ 02/08/17 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tnixen


	I hope it's just there because of an early build where they were testing things. I mean why would they add it back when they removed it 2 or 3 versions ago I think because a lot of us were complaining about it being as you said an eye sore. I hope it's not there in the final build. And actually I was hoping for a much more improved Scorebug then what is seen in this video.

I gave all this feedback about the Show logo to the designers...keep an eye out in the future

# 148 Cory4AU @ 02/08/17 12:12 AM

Looks awesome. Can't wait to take the Tribe to win it all this year in franchise mode. I wish they could add the under armour logo to the undershirt if you want instead of the nike logo being the only option.

# 149 Lovesports @ 02/08/17 12:27 AM

Ugh I'm so annoyed. I hope these aren't the final player model builds. Unchanged for literally ever.

# 150 BlacknBlue @ 02/08/17 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam_SDS


	I gave all this feedback about the Show logo to the designers...keep an eye out in the future

Thanks! Scorebug looks great, otherwise. Always a must to have the team logos in it, in my opinion.

Would be nice to have pitcher and batter stats on the screen as an option. A lot of broadcasts do this. All about getting the most info to the viewer in the most concise and clean way.

# 151 TheWarmWind @ 02/08/17 12:35 AM

That catch and throw system looks like one of those small things that is going to make a world of difference. Can't wait to see far less of those unnecessary crow hops from the outfield. And that SS to 2B handoff in the video? Perfect.

# 152 zack4070 @ 02/08/17 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sydrogerdavid


	I wondered about those too. Back when the renovations were beginning (MLB 14), they were going to be in the game along with the new jumbotrons, but SDS had to take them out before release day. That's to say, they took the jumbotrons out, but not the stadium lights. They were originally part of the plan along with the bullpens, but I don't know if ownership abandoned that idea or not. Maybe they'll be in 2018.

Also, after watching the video, especially the birdseye view of Wrigley at 1:07, the red and blue "Baseball is Better" sign in the rightfield corner has got to go. That is an eyesore to what should be a see thru fence.

# 153 RunN1st @ 02/08/17 12:42 AM

Glad to see the small and big changes! Thanks, guys!

A few observations:

1.) The broadcast camera angle still needs some work as the backstops are too dark.

2.) Doesn't seem that the 3-6-3 double play has been confirmed. (The throw from the first baseman is definitely improved.)

3.) The grass still looks a bit sketchy... they need to look at how Madden did the grass. Right now it looks like there are oil spots on the field when the camera is zoomed out.

# 154 bacon96 @ 02/08/17 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BlacknBlue


	Thanks! Scorebug looks great, otherwise. Always a must to have the team logos in it, in my opinion. Would be nice to have pitcher and batter stats on the screen as an option. A lot of broadcasts do this. All about getting the most info to the viewer in the most concise and clean way.

I'm a big fan of the new score bug. I think it's the white...I'd also love to see the additions of Pitcher/Batter names in the score bug and then remove the abbreviations while just using the logos to differentiate the teams.

# 155 Jr. @ 02/08/17 12:56 AM

Looks okay. Some much needed changes, but still too many just bad animations (specifically the slides into bases). Hopefully those can be improved upon next.

# 156 tnixen @ 02/08/17 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam_SDS


	I gave all this feedback about the Show logo to the designers...keep an eye out in the future

Thanks Adam_SDS

You guys are fantastic!!!

# 157 tnixen @ 02/08/17 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by zack4070


	Also, after watching the video, especially the birdseye view of Wrigley at 1:07, the red and blue "Baseball is Better" sign in the rightfield corner has got to go. That is an eyesore to what should be a see thru fence.

No the see thru fence was removed in real life.

# 158 WaitTilNextYear @ 02/08/17 01:15 AM

For people unenthused by the graphics in this trailer, keep in mind that the graphical deep dive isn't for another month and a half (3/23) where things like "grass tech" is on the schedule. A quality update to the grass rendering would be a game changer, imo.

It's a good idea to keep [respectfully] submitting feedback (i.e. the scorebug thing that they're working on) in the meantime because the devs are relying on our eyes and ears, but there's really no need to pull out the disappointment card just yet. I'm almost certain that the shading, colors, lighting etc is nowhere near what the final product will be.

That said, it looks like we're riding with essentially the same build of player models for '17 unless SDS is totally reserving a massive surprise for later. No chance they have enough time to build new models and sync them with new animations in the dev time remaining, but updates to uniforms, some more variety in body types, and maybe some uniform wrinking/texturing seems like a reasonable expectation to hope for on the player model front.

# 159 zack4070 @ 02/08/17 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tnixen


	No the see thru fence was removed in real life.

Corrected. Would be nice if they had a green and white sign tho on game to better match the fence.

# 160 tnixen @ 02/08/17 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by zack4070


	Corrected. Would be nice if they had a green and white sign tho on game to better match the fence.

Yes green would be much better,

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