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But this doesn't address my issue in the OP. The delay is set at the wrong point. The delay should occur when the pitcher is on the mound and the batter is at the plate so you have time to see batters name, defensive alignment etc..
As it is now, the delay occurs when the fielder catches the ball, and then after the delay it "flashes to the next batter hitting the ball before you can see his name, defensive alignment etc..
Try it and you'll see what I'm talking about after the first 2 batters.
(Single pitch mode, not pitch by pitch)

DanKrieder. To change the delay setting you must be on the game options screen with the pause button at the top of this page "unchecked". You can do this just before starting the game or during the game. If during the game you must first stop play by "checking" the pause button, then hit the option button to get to the option screen, the delay button will be grayed out so you will need to go to the top of this page and "uncheck" the pause button, then you are allowed to change the delayed setting. But again this is not my complaint.
The delay should occur just before the pitcher throws the ball, NOT when the fielder catches the ball----there is a big difference.