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What a horrible decision! (and yes, I've read the patch notes... there's no reasoning for the decision)

When fielding, I now can't tell if a runner has decided to run and impedes my decision on which base I should throw to, particularly when there are runners on multiple bases. I'm literally throwing blind.

When running, I can no longer decide to override the auto-baserunning decision. And I have no idea if I'm about to score on a Sac fly from 3rd as I can't see the runner (let alone an indication on where he might be between bases).

There seems to be no reason why this function had to be removed.

Suddenly, The Show 19 becomes a much more enjoyable game to play.

Here’s an example.

I’ve just caught a ball in right field for the 2nd out with a runner on 1st. Is the 1st base runner advancing to 2nd? I have no idea. I can’t see him and have no indication as to where he is between bases.

Should I throw to 2nd or perhaps he ran too far before the catch and I should instead try to get him out at 1st.

I’m literally throwing blind here.

It wasn't broke... it didn't need fixing.

The optimist in me suggests it is SDS trying to create interest in the Japanese market with a view to having the NPB (and Japanese commentators) in the game (which would be pretty cool).

The realist in me suggests it is more likely a new writer spoke to his 8 year old and used his suggestions.

I just had a Rain Delay (30 mins) in a Franchise game. They are still there, but they don't seem to happen as often as they used to.

Is there a reason why the Wind Speed and Direction no longer appears on screen during a Franchise game?

The only way to tell now it to either look at the flags (where there are flags), not particularly accurate or go into the Game Log and scroll down to the start of game stats.