Directional is the more realistic batting input
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It’s been so long since I’ve used directional. I can usually tell when I’m playing someone who does use it. If you face someone that is good with it, it’s [censored] near impossible to pitch to them especially on all star.
I use Zone for years, but the days of being snobs towards directional users are done really. If it’s an advantage, why not use it.
I suck with it. So I’m stuck with Zone.
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As an older player that went from playing Baseball Stars/Bases Loaded to Triple Play '98 to MVP '05 to The Show '17, always using a single button, I can tell you I have never been able to adapt to Zone Hitting. What I will also tell you is it is nearly impossible to get a base hit with an up and in strike using Directional. However, I frequently give up home runs on up and in (even out of the strike zone) pitches to users playing online. I have to assume they are using Zone. With that being said, while all hitters should wait for their pitch, it does seem more important on Directional. edit: after reading the original post again, this may mean I agree that Directional is more realistic. Seeing guys hit 420 ft home runs on pitches outside of the zone regularly does not seem realistic and I, maybe falsely, assume those players are using Zone.
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@copeland934 said in Directional is the more realistic batting input:
As an older player that went from playing Baseball Stars/Bases Loaded to Triple Play '98 to MVP '05 to The Show '17, always using a single button, I can tell you I have never been able to adapt to Zone Hitting. What I will also tell you is it is nearly impossible to get a base hit with an up and in strike using Directional. However, I frequently give up home runs on up and in (even out of the strike zone) pitches to users playing online. I have to assume they are using Zone. With that being said, while all hitters should wait for their pitch, it does seem more important on Directional. edit: after reading the original post again, this may mean I agree that Directional is more realistic. Seeing guys hit 420 ft home runs on pitches outside of the zone regularly does not seem realistic and I, maybe falsely, assume those players are using Zone.
Man if you really want to compete against good competition on this game you gotta use Zone. It took me a couple years to switch cause it seemed so tough at first but if you stick with it eventually you'll start seeing how much better it is.
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@KOTANK1334 said in Directional is the more realistic batting input:
@hoboadam said in Directional is the more realistic batting input:
My Shih Tzu plays with Classic pitching and directional hitting. She's not bad.
Impossible...it lacks the opposable thumbs focker
That's on your dog to figure out how to handle a controller. Mine is smart AF.
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@CalisGW said in Directional is the more realistic batting input:
Think on it. Average swing rate is around 46% ( real baseball) last few years. Now using zone, how often are you swinging at pitches ? How many pitches in the strike zone are you swinging at? I would guess zone hitters swing at around 75% or higher of strike pitches.
I think that’s why people get mad at directional batters. Directional wait for THEIR PITCH to capitalize. They lay off pitches meant to induce poor results and they wait for the mistake pitch ( either by user input or the rng )
Food for though
what bout the fact that most pitchers are throwing way more strikes in the strike zone than in real life? No pitcher in real life consistently pounds the zone against Trout, the best in the game right now, yet people still pound the zone to guys like Mantle and Sheffield besides occasional offspeed. It goes both ways.
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It's always funny how certain trigger words bring out the worst in people.
OP says directional is more realistic (it's true to some extent).
Some people see directional and instantly bash it saying directional is easier and blah blah.
Not what the OP said, some of y'all are hilarious and need to chill out. If you've convinced yourself you're losing to directional players you need to get into custom BP and practice.
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You make a statement with made up numbers. Zone hitters swing at 75% of pitches in the strike zone? Show me where you found those numbers lol.
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Since when does the type of controls you use affect your eye and patience?
This is the worst argument for directional yet!
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@Chuck_Dizzle29 said in Directional is the more realistic batting input:
It's always funny how certain trigger words bring out the worst in people.
OP says directional is more realistic (it's true to some extent).
Some people see directional and instantly bash it saying directional is easier and blah blah.
Not what the OP said, some of y'all are hilarious and need to chill out. If you've convinced yourself you're losing to directional players you need to get into custom BP and practice.
Agreed. Hes merely pointing out that statistics-wise, directional allows for a more realistic representation of true to life stats. The sim aspect.
It's being misinterpreted as directional is better than zone, but that's not what he is saying.
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Directional is great for the 8 and under age group
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@Chuck_Dizzle29 said in Directional is the more realistic batting input:
It's always funny how certain trigger words bring out the worst in people.
OP says directional is more realistic (it's true to some extent).
Some people see directional and instantly bash it saying directional is easier and blah blah.
Not what the OP said, some of y'all are hilarious and need to chill out. If you've convinced yourself you're losing to directional players you need to get into custom BP and practice.
This. A lot of people on this forum with serious reading comprehension skills.
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@TubaTim90 said in Directional is the more realistic batting input:
Since when does the type of controls you use affect your eye and patience?
This is the worst argument for directional yet!
It does for me.
I don't use directional except for occasional situations but I have typically found that i swing less and have better eye for balls I WANT to hit with directional vs zone. I use zone though because I feel it gives me more control over to make hits. The OP has a valid perspective though for the player base who are not elite/above average hitters.
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Why does everyone attack anyone with a different view or competitive game plan? To each his own! If it works for him, great... if it doesn’t for you, great as well! The point is to have fun and be as competitive as you can be with what works for YOU! These holier than thou players whom declare what is easy and what should or should not be in the game is exhausting. Play your game and let others play theirs... and for gods sake SHUT THE HELL UP ALREADY!
OP was simply making his case for directional hitting... I don’t agree, however it’s his game and his choice! -
Anyone else use zone plus analog stride besides me? I like the feel of kind of actually swing a bat and timing my own stride.
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@John3221 said in Directional is the more realistic batting input:
Anyone else use zone plus analog stride besides me? I like the feel of kind of actually swing a bat and timing my own stride.
I think this method by far is the hardest, but there is no advantage to controlling your stride over just pushing a button. It's why no one uses it.
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@nflman2033 said in Directional is the more realistic batting input:
@John3221 said in Directional is the more realistic batting input:
Anyone else use zone plus analog stride besides me? I like the feel of kind of actually swing a bat and timing my own stride.
I think this method by far is the hardest, but there is no advantage to controlling your stride over just pushing a button. It's why no one uses it.
I feel you on that just my preference to do so.
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It would be even more realistic if you had your pci in sitting in the top part of the zone instead of holding the stick towards the foul poul. Having the PCI act as the barrel of the bat that you have to push out, pull in high n tight is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more realistic.
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@CalisGW said in Directional is the more realistic batting input:
@Jeviduty said in Directional is the more realistic batting input:
Just...no.
What? No counter argument? Just a caveman answer of no?
As you get older you realize certain things arent worth arguing over...the sky is green...rain is actually aliens tears....directional is the more realistic batting input etc...
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@CalisGW said in Directional is the more realistic batting input:
Think on it. Average swing rate is around 46% ( real baseball) last few years. Now using zone, how often are you swinging at pitches ? How many pitches in the strike zone are you swinging at? I would guess zone hitters swing at around 75% or higher of strike pitches.
I think that’s why people get mad at directional batters. Directional wait for THEIR PITCH to capitalize. They lay off pitches meant to induce poor results and they wait for the mistake pitch ( either by user input or the rng )
Food for though
Incorrect.
Just some "Food for though".
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@tomivory23 said in Directional is the more realistic batting input:
@CalisGW said in Directional is the more realistic batting input:
@Jeviduty said in Directional is the more realistic batting input:
Just...no.
What? No counter argument? Just a caveman answer of no?
As you get older you realize certain things arent worth arguing over...the sky is green...rain is actually aliens tears....directional is the more realistic batting input etc...
OK but you can't argue when I say the earth is flat.
