Can old people make World Series?
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I somehow ruined this weekend by sneaking into the 600's (602). I don't think I have ever been that far up in the ranked and I know I don't belong. 64 years old with no reflexes. Going to be a long weekend trying to get some packs, lol
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I'm 47 but I lose because of weed and Heineken.
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@soulshred99_PSN I’m 48…My skills have definitely worsened over the years. Used to make WS every season, But haven’t made it this or last year. The outlier fastball on HOF, I simply can’t catch up to the high ones anymore. I still hit 775 ish in RS but always lose that next game. It’s frustrating but Father Time is undefeated.
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@theBlindRhino_NSW Oddly enough I’m actually a better player high lol…It’s the only time I play patient
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45 years old -- top out around 500-600
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Its not all about reaction time , i played vs a real 99 mlb player and i destroyed him , his reaction time irl is probably better than mine . Its also about strategy.
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@jaychvz_XBL said in Can old people make World Series?:
Its not all about reaction time , i played vs a real 99 mlb player and i destroyed him , his reaction time irl is probably better than mine . Its also about strategy.
Which one?
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@Talkingben9558_XBL said in Can old people make World Series?:
@jaychvz_XBL said in Can old people make World Series?:
Its not all about reaction time , i played vs a real 99 mlb player and i destroyed him , his reaction time irl is probably better than mine . Its also about strategy.
Which one?
Jim Abbott. Not really as much of a brag now, is it?
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I turned 40 about two months ago. Been playing MLB since 2021. Made it to 700 a couple times and immediately lost on HOF each time. But, last night, I won 3 games in a row starting at 730 and made my first ever WS!!!!! I almost don’t wanna play anymore. Go out on top!
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@theBlindRhino_NSW lol , funny but no , i think his last name was Harrison if i remember correctly, a pitcher in the giants organization. It was last year .
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@jaychvz_XBL said in Can old people make World Series?:
@theBlindRhino_NSW lol , funny but no , i think his last name was Harrison if i remember correctly, a pitcher in the giants organization. It was last year .
I've played a ton of Real 99's. I think it is because I live in Tempe AZ and a lot of spring training sites are nearby. Most notable players I have faced is the catcher for the Indians (Naylor) and Dalton Rushing of the Dodgers.
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That's where I cap out right now actually at 38. Kinda sucks, but considering I never really got into h2h until last year? I'm happy with it
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I'm almost 50 and i'll never come close to WS and it has nothing to do with my age. I just stink
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@jeffstified_XBL 57 here.. I've just stuck to offline mode
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51, and I don’t think I’ll make it… just switched over to Zone toward the end of last year, so still learning (at diminished capacity), but manage to stick around the high 600s for the most part.
Cracked 700 a couple of times, but I’ve only managed to win a couple at HOF level. I think it would take a lot of luck for me…
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[censored]. I had no idea so many old timers played.
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I am 42. And so far I’ve gotten better and better each year. I am hitting over .330 on HoF this year. I top out on legend though.
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I’m 47 made it once last year and 2 times this year. It’s all in who you get to play. When I’m throwing Clemons or JD my chance of opponents quitting is around 70% lol
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I’m 70 years and have been playing since 2014. Here’s my approach to hitting:
1- Zone hitting
2- Camera: strike zone 2
3- PCI: yellow wedge diamonds- fade out (clear the screen)
4- Difficulty: legend
5- Swing: regular(x)
6- Anchor: N/A
7–PCI placement pre pitch: middle but flexible
8- Left stick thumb placement : left thumb wrapped around bottom rim of concave control freak
9- Equipment
a.monitor
b. concave control freaks
c. precision rings(purple)
d.Dual sense controller with bottom paddles(no button pushing)
10- Hitting mechanic:
a.Know the pitcher‘s fastest and slowest pitch
b. Watch the ball out of the pitchers hand - eyeball the logo on his hat
c. Do not stare the pitch down, discern the trajectory of thr ball early as possible
d. keep your hands relaxed until you “pull the trigger”
e. Think fast ball and adjust to off speed - trust your eyes!
f. VERY IMPORTANT: keep your PCI movements very short and concise
(It took me years to figure this out but I was making drastic movements with my PCI in an attempt to catch up with pitches)
g. With less than two strikes only swing at pitches that take a fat part of the plate. Don’t be afraid to take pitchers strikes until you get two strikes
h. With two strikes, allow the pitch to get slightly deeper, think opposite field approach. With that said, be prepared to turn on an inside pitch. You must cover the whole plate. A foul ball is a victory, you’ve bought another pitch for a possible mistake.
11- LINEUP: Have 5 or more hitters that are the opposite handedness of the pitcher
12- pinch hit from the 6th inning on to accommodate matchups
13- go into practice mode and study the speed and trajectory of every pitch.
I‘ve never claimed to be the best hitter but I’ve become very consistent over the years with a great deal of practice and awareness. I hope this helps.
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I'm 48 and made it last year for the first time and have done it 4 times this year. Its annoying at times, but staying patient is key.
