@TEXAS10PT said in Completing LS Collection:

@enyouartist1 said in Completing LS Collection:

Definitely a big accomplishment. Congrats. The bad news comes when you realize you can't hit with Mantle!

Yeah what is the deal with that? I hit pretty good early in the season with the 87 Mantle now I have the 99 and can't hit for chit.

I think it's three reasons:

You're super excited you finally have The Mick so you're swinging at everything. Then you realize you're not hitting so now you're pressing. Opposing pitchers tend to be more cautious pitching to Mantle so patience is paramount.
Mick doesn't have a leg kick or a big load to help with timing while the majority of the other players do.
Initially, I had slotted Mantle second in the lineup order but he was taking too many strikes as I tried to concentrate to steal a base with 99 Jackie. Then when the base was stolen, now there's an open base and the pitcher nibbles at the corners. This compounds the hitting difficulty.

How do you fix this?

Bat Mantle leadoff. This will help you be more patient, get better pitches, etc. This will also help with the leg load issue because he will be the first batter you use. I set my lineup so that there is a gradual build-up of leg loads. This also prevents pitchers from nibbling as no one wants to walk the leadoff batter. Eventually, you break out of your slump and realize that Mantle is truly the GOAT. Now you can move him out of the leadoff spot if you desire ( but don't bat him second because of the reasons aforementioned).

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