@SpawnOfDitka_XBL The gameplay is always going to be what it is. I'm actually hitting better this year than ever before. I use zone, but I'm not a fan of all the new hitting styles along with being able to guess inside/outside. I do like not having to warm up your pitchers, but I find it hard to see other pertinent game information like who's coming up next and whatnot. The d pad options and menu suck on this game. It should be easy to find attributes and stats in game.
The bad things I've noticed in gameplay: doubled and triples are a lot harder to get than in the past. I'm seeing a lot of balls bouncing off the gloves of highly rated outfielders. The stealing and bunting are out of control. I think I've been thrown out once in 300+ SB attempts. No BS. I've yet to throw anyone out stealing. Last time I played bunting was neutered. Now it's encouraged and everyone can lay a bunt down.
I'm not a fan of how they changed online play. I don't like playing the CPU and I have to do a lot of missions, mini seasons and showdowns this year. It's like banging your head on the wall. I hate em.