I tried Willie Mays
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@mrad2010_xbl said in I tried Willie Mays:
I was really looking forward to using Willie but just like Hank Aaron I’m not a fan of his swing at all so I sold him and picked up Ernie Banks. That Ernie card is crazy. His swing is legit and in the past 3 games he’s gotten on base every single at bat. Along with 3 home runs. For some reason even with 50 something speed he seems to get balls in the gap. I’m sure his weaknesses will show eventually but for now this man is on the god squad.
His weakness will be his range, 50 speed makes it tough for him to get to some of the balls someone like Wander does IMO. Still a solid card though.
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@jeezy-e_psn said in I tried Willie Mays:
@mrad2010_xbl said in I tried Willie Mays:
His weakness will be his range, 50 speed makes it tough for him to get to some of the balls someone like Wander does IMO. Still a solid card though.
What are you saying? This year with how the OF speed is nerfed. Any Outfielder regardless of speed attribute being within 40's or even 30's, they can all still track down any fly ball & get to it to catch for an out. My current go to OF is Luis Gonzalez in LF, Mays in CF & Justice in RF & they all get to every ball easily. Has to be a speeding bullet line drive to the gap or straight down the lines or a HR for them NOT to be able to get to. LMAO
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@tonythetiger2k16 said in I tried Willie Mays:
@jeezy-e_psn said in I tried Willie Mays:
@mrad2010_xbl said in I tried Willie Mays:
His weakness will be his range, 50 speed makes it tough for him to get to some of the balls someone like Wander does IMO. Still a solid card though.
What are you saying? This year with how the OF speed is nerfed. Any Outfielder regardless of speed attribute being within 40's or even 30's, they can all still track down any fly ball & get to it to catch for an out. My current go to OF is Luis Gonzalez in LF, Mays in CF & Justice in RF & they all get to every ball easily. Has to be a speeding bullet line drive to the gap or straight down the lines or a HR for them NOT to be able to get to. LMAO
I agree. I’ve used banks in 10 games and he hits tanks. And he gets to the ball up the middle too. Kinda surprising for having slow speed. He shuffles his feet well. He doesn’t really run towards the balls just scoots over fast. Kinda impressed so far,
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@tonythetiger2k16 said in I tried Willie Mays:
@jeezy-e_psn said in I tried Willie Mays:
@mrad2010_xbl said in I tried Willie Mays:
His weakness will be his range, 50 speed makes it tough for him to get to some of the balls someone like Wander does IMO. Still a solid card though.
What are you saying? This year with how the OF speed is nerfed. Any Outfielder regardless of speed attribute being within 40's or even 30's, they can all still track down any fly ball & get to it to catch for an out. My current go to OF is Luis Gonzalez in LF, Mays in CF & Justice in RF & they all get to every ball easily. Has to be a speeding bullet line drive to the gap or straight down the lines or a HR for them NOT to be able to get to. LMAO
Wouldn’t a speed nerf mean they don’t get to fly balls?
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I can't hit with Willie either.
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Currently saving up for banks but here’s my experience: so what happened was I needed 45k or so to get the boss so I went and started working on the showdown. I took willie as I lived his TA2 card but that was before I had a monitor. He hit alright, few base hits and 1 homer in all the missions. But there were 2 unexpected heroes, the first one was Mitch Garver. Raked with him and he hit bombs in the most clutch moments. And for the last few challenges, Rickey Henderson. Hit many bombs and the bomb that got me the final run I needed to beat Chris Sale. I went and bought him since I needed a LF and he seemed good. And I RAKE with Rickey. Maybe it’s my great grandpas a’s magic or whatever. He is a god. Recommend him to anyone. Lou Brock on steroids.
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It really is about swing preference. Hank started slow but once I got the hang of his swing, he is legit. This definitely is the best selection of bosses we have had. I want Sale but already have a hard time getting all my SPs playing time. I doubt Mays would replace Mantle plus we will get a new Trout and Griffey hopefully soon. Banks looks great, but he would benched once a new Tatis drops. Tough decisions to be made.
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@blind_bleeder said in I tried Willie Mays:
It is weird how cards play so differently for everyone. Mays hits a home run almost every game I play him in...that's offline though, so that may be the difference.
thats the best part about this game imo
you nailed it
i still am rocking Clemente out in RF - he has saved me games - also that Griffey card is my starting CF still !!!
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I was playing a RedSox pitcher innings mission on Veteran. I used my P3 LS Sale, since I didn't take the 99 one.
Sale was 3 for 4, but Mays went 5 for 6, 3 HR. He hit a no doubt oppo HR on a Changeup! I was thinking of selling him hours before! Maybe not now! -
I love willies swing. He’s a beast for me.
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@penguinztoocold_psn said in I tried Willie Mays:
Currently saving up for banks but here’s my experience: so what happened was I needed 45k or so to get the boss so I went and started working on the showdown. I took willie as I lived his TA2 card but that was before I had a monitor. He hit alright, few base hits and 1 homer in all the missions. But there were 2 unexpected heroes, the first one was Mitch Garver. Raked with him and he hit bombs in the most clutch moments. And for the last few challenges, Rickey Henderson. Hit many bombs and the bomb that got me the final run I needed to beat Chris Sale. I went and bought him since I needed a LF and he seemed good. And I RAKE with Rickey. Maybe it’s my great grandpas a’s magic or whatever. He is a god. Recommend him to anyone. Lou Brock on steroids.
I have Rickey too. 99 speed and 99 reaction with a good swing and sneaky pop. No way I’ll sell Rickey. Plus I think he was one of the most exciting players to ever grace the field.
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I bought the Willie card again and having more success with him but I swear Ernie is my best hitter at the moment. Better than Gehrig,Mantle,Aaron,Mookie,etc. I’ll take a lack of a little speed if he makes up for at the plate every single at bat. Plus he doesn’t make errors.
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Update: lovin’ ernie
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@penguinztoocold_psn said in I tried Willie Mays:
Update: lovin’ ernie
That’s what I’m saying. He’s so good for me. I played a ranked game today and he hit two tanks. I was worried his contact would be too low to be really good. His swing makes up for it just like that MVP Kris Bryant card. His stats don’t look crazy but he’s also incredible for me. Rebid kinda reminds me of that All Star Xander card I really liked and hit parallel V with.
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