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I wonder what Ted Williams would say about the notion that walks are not important
His philosophy centered on a core rule: "Get a good pitch to hit." Imparted by Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby and detailed in his book "The Science of Hitting", Williams believed a hitter who never walks is simply swinging at the pitcher's pitch rather than controlling the at-bat.
If Ted watched me play the game, he'd be disappointed in my approach.
Was 25 when they butchered hittable pitches?
I think so. In a recent mini-season game, on All-Star, I walked 11 times. Pre-2025, I'd be lucky to walk once in a 9 inning game.
I loved the game in the past, but I'm not sure the frustration is worth it now.
Good to see you again (this is @arvcpa_psn ). IMO, this year has been a disappointment. My least favorite cycle since starting DD in 2020.
@PapaRick68_MLBTS
In a previous version and I don’t remember what year it was but you had to get 4 extra base hits with Gehrig on HOF in the same game maybe it was 4 HR’s at Shibe Park. Trust me it took forever.
I remember that one. I think it was 2020, my first year of DD. That one took me weeks, literally. I'd load into the moment, try for 15 minutes, then move on. I think it was 4 XBH. And... I think SDS later changed it to 3.
AND... That was when you had to complete everything, including a difficult Showdown where Nate Pearson was the final boss, to get all the cards.
@savefarris_psn might be able to correct me on my various inaccuracies...
Mini season is different - the cpu teams are WAY better than in April
Typically true, but the first team I met in the "Finest" Mini Season was the Cats who had a 63 overall. All LS commons and bronzes.
So the question becomes why would I perform equally or maybe even less effectively with an all 99 team than I did with a low diamond and live series club.
This is somewhat anecdotal, but I feel like this has happened to me. I was using a Chase Utley Captain card to get PxP's towards the Phillies TA. When I look at the stats for Chase's card, they're WAY better than what I'm currently hitting. Same goes for some of the early-cycle cards.
Game ended as a 38-0 loss 2nd inning no outs before I gave up.
You did hold him to 6 runs in the first inning... so... credit where credit is due. He was 20 - 20 on Perfects (all HRs). 37 - 40 in all.
So... I'm going out on a limb and guess he might have been cheating. Either that, to paraphrase...
I only played Road to the Show from about 2008 through 2020. I jumped into DD in mid 2020, and enjoyed the "card collecting" aspect. I enjoyed it less this year, though. Maybe it's "fatigue". Maybe it's the increased "paywall" for the really expensive cards. I'm one of those guys who still thinks MLBTS is favorable compared to Madden, NHL, etc. But... the evolving trend towards monetization of cards is slowly turning me off to the DD mode.
Will I buy MLBTS next year? Yup. However, I don't see myself pre-ordering for the first time ever. I get @xratedgprodigyx_psn 's comment "I just wanna play baseball". If SDS doesn't improve on some of the things I used to really enjoy in DD (Team Affinity, Events, Battle Royale), then I'll just get my baseball fix by playing RTTS.
GTA VI
I'll probably have to uninstall MLBTS to make room...
Welcome back to my blog
I smashed "Like" and subscribed.
SDS determined to make me look like a fool
Like @dolenz_psn said, I give you credit for this project. Thank you and keep us updated!
Is that the issue? Because I’ve been having games where I legit can’t hit and feel like I can’t see the ball… then other games where I go crazy
100% my experience.
I do want a sense of how reasonable this really is for people who do it the more natural way and see if Im off base in my thinking and have to eat Pete Crow
I do enjoy your "takes" on the Forum. This particular one? I thought you might be over-estimating how "easy" it would be, but I appreciate you taking the time to try this out. Let us know your thoughts.
Me? I just opened 5 Jumbos packs (no diamonds). Also, 120 packs from completing the Multiplayer program plus a bunch of TA 15/20 packs and... one LS diamond (not Glasnow).
Pretty sure if the cpu teams are attacking your stronghold you have the choice of playing or simulating.
I thought if your stronghold is being attacked, you either have to play or give up the stronghold. I can't remember.
I'm pretty sure that you could never simulate a stronghold in conquest
I've played DD since 2020 and this isn't a "thing".
The final reward is Yanamoto
Interesting choice... I'm guessing not a "Forum Favorite".
EDIT... I need to read before I post. I thought this was going to be a "collection" reward. Never mind...
My biggest gripe with this concept? The strange conversion rates. 75,926 for a 90? 44,363 for an 88? Why not make these even numbers, maybe in increments of 5,000. I like math, but it's a pain to figure out the most efficient way to complete a collection. For Woods after exchanging 8 Glasnow's, you have 36,728 points remaining. An 87 is worth 34,130. Two 85's are 40,884.
I know - just "over exchange". Stubs are plentiful. I get that argument. It's just weird.
Since I’ve won approximately 2 or 3 games ever on Legend, this could take the rest of my natural life so that one is going on the back burner. 1,031 TB and I presently have a little less than 300 so 750 more is gonna take a bit.
The TB one is tough. I don't have the time to grind for that one. I typically play on All-Star, but have won games on Legend offline. I'd try that and see what you think (especially if they're 3-inning games).
If you haven't noticed, the Spooky Miniseason gives you 5 Jumbo packs once you get 31 strikeouts with relievers. Just thought I'd throw that out there now that we have the LS Diamond exchanges to do for Finest cards.
Happy Glasnow hunting....
Update... I just opened my 5 Jumbos, and... nothing. So... never mind.
Update 2... I just opened my 50 pack from the Multiplayer path and... nothing again. Oddly, I got a Signature Leiter from the Chase 32 pack. I'll just exchange him for 100,000 Spooky points 
No. But you can swap them for the Finest pack.
Where is that? I can't find it.