Quote:
Originally Posted by Jagger
Hold pitch is available anytime a runner is on base.
Here is the manual description:
The pitcher concentrates a bit more on the baserunner(s), speeding up his delivery of the next pitch. This option results in a slightly weaker pitching performance, but a slightly greater chance to pick off a runner. (Available only when one or more runners are on base.) |
I've always assumed that "Hold Runner" results in the baserunner being less likely to get a good jump off the pitcher for a steal attempt as well. If this isn't true, I might stop using it altogether.