Whats with all the roster "exploits"?
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The constant switch hitters is getting annoying. I don't even think its as much about shrinkage, although thats part of it, but I think its more about the fact that if you do use a right/left handed hitter you're going to get spammed with non-stop sinkers in on your hands which can be tough to hit even when you know they're coming.
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Don't get me started on pencil or crayon bat - Ill sign any petition to have it banned. Good grief, there's so many cool bats- stop picking those!
Ps: I'd rather face Miz or Degrom than Halladay or Ubaldo (or Clemens or Leiter definitely). Movement is more deadly than velocity.
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None of the things mentioned are exploits.
They may be annoying or even cheesy but not exploits
Absolutely correct. Now one thing to someone's point above- the ball dies a ton almost anywhere else this is irrefutably true... but to that I say "adjust your approach". Some looking for long ball and start playing baseball. Score runs by manufacturing them. CPU pitchers in MS love going up and away with fastballs...slap those puppies down the line and if you've got anyone with over 20 speed it's almost a guaranteed double.
I've also found utilizing our bench players seems to be a bit more important this year too. Don't like the match up? Go to a bench player for better splits. I'm having a hard time hitting dingers this year for the most part because the pitching accuracy changes with the breeze...but I'm not having a hard time with winning- at least not against the CPU.
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Yesterday played a guy that had 7-9 switch hitters!! It sucks for sure and for a game that claims realism, this game is anything but close to real!!! It’s annoying but I get it because sds shoves switch hitters down our throats and they are all good. As far as everything else I’ve pretty much gave up on caring since nothing will ever get fixed and I only play to complete the programs and then I don’t have to play online after that. It’s a requirement to have an iq of 80 or less to work at SDS it’s basically a giant make a wish program.
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Here's a controversial take though - using switchies doesnt help as much as you'd think because...
The inside-breaking cutter and slider has become the toughest pitch to deal with in the game. A lot of people slam inside sinkers now (even same side), and they'll rake that low-away slider.
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@x-814-x-MAFIA-x_PSN these aren't exploits. I can't win so i'll find something to make myself feel better. Just state that. That makes way more sense.
How is playing a SS thst has never played in the outfield not an exploit?
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Switch hitters are meta, it negates shrinkage. As for the SS in the outfield, they have speed and aren’t punished for playing out of position.
So, an exploit for not being punished playing out of position. I rest my case.
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Weird question…
What SS is better in CF than an outfielder that actually plays there? I mean, there are plenty of speed outfielders who are pretty damned good.
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@JDHalfrack_PSN not sure, but if you want to use both Elly and, say, Jimmy Rollins without burning your DH spot (and have Ketel and J-Ram at 2B and 3B, for example) instead of going with someone like Mickey (maybe for swing reasons - I like him but it doesn’t seem everyone does) or Adam Jones or Buxton (cause they don’t switch hit), then it kind of is what it is right now
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@JDHalfrack_PSN it’s just to have an additional switch hitter out there.
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Switch hitters are meta, it negates shrinkage. As for the SS in the outfield, they have speed and aren’t punished for playing out of position.
They are punished, it’s just similar to a secondary penalty. It’s by design. You can play catchers out of position at 1B. SS can also play 2B. CF can play the corners etc.
None of these things are exploits.
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Unfortunately it's not an exploit it's simply how SDS wants you to play because they lied about PCI shrinkage. So the only way to avoid it is switch hitters. This year's hitting is as bad as 17, squared up is an out but just late flys and don't expect to have a single game with out an average 50 fouls lol
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x-814-x-MAFIA-x_PSN because you can play anyone anywhere, they aren't as good defensively. Keep trying though.
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@GoozeFn_PSN only when the OP loses
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@LIONED-33_XBL you can’t play everyone anywhere. Those shortstops still catch the ball and everything. I tried marsh at 1b and he dropped a perfect throw. It’s really only certain positions they let you do this with.
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Don't get me started on pencil or crayon bat - Ill sign any petition to have it banned. Good grief, there's so many cool bats- stop picking those!
Ps: I'd rather face Miz or Degrom than Halladay or Ubaldo (or Clemens or Leiter definitely). Movement is more deadly than velocity.
Man if they do a postseason Suppan
I kind of forgot about Jim Kaat, old Cardinal and annoying as hell to face if the sinker is rocking. Pretty much Valenzuela.
So much offspeed. Not in game but I think it’s essentially 4 curveballs and a sinker for Kaat -
@JenkinMeyer_PSN I think a good Supan could be nasty.
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@JenkinMeyer_PSN I think a good Supan could be nasty.
Then maybe a Chris Carpenter. Once Waino gets done with the whatever terms it involves to not be in game anymore
Gibson
Carpenter
WainwrightInsert whoever after
Suppan
Carlton
May*Now we’re cooking with grease
Daryl Kile would be too much to ask for. He taught Waino
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@rubicante23_PSN the pencil bat is so lame. Everyone is using it. Be original. Bunch of followers.
