@Onix_Savage22_PSN said:

@I23SAVAGE23I_XBL yeah I think we both threw out 2 now mind u pudge’s throws had a different zip to them. But it’s not worth it but I do find what matters is the animation the catchers get idk if anybody else notices this. But for example cal Raleigh has a terrible animation it feels terrible he can’t throw anybody out but for example V Mart has bad defence but a good animation.

I agree there is a difference in animations. I figured it was based on a rating threshold.
It will help throw out guys that do not get a good jump.

I’m not sure what controls some guys are using, but their runners take off the instant you initiate a slide step pitch, even before the animation starts.

@Onix_Savage22_PSN said:

I just played a ranked game and my fielding mod v mart threw out as many runners as the other guys pudge. Don’t waste ur coins.

Exactly, if you do happen to throw someone out it’s because they messed up their jump.

If you're good at guessing when people will run, you can pitch out - even if you do, you're only gonna get the runner 75 percent of the time. Most good players dont even think pitching out is worth it, as it wastes a valuable strike. But, most average players are super predictable in when they run. (Also, half the time they panic when you pitch out and try to get in a pickle - which is a bad decision unless you're playing a noob)

Does pop time even help on pitch outs? I assume so. I assume arm strength helps too.