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clamel · 11-07-2017, 12:58 PM

Guess I'm not playing enough or not at least in pitch-to-pitch mode, BUT
the last versions has seen a great increase in options for the defense.

All kinds of shifts and such, BUT how often do the AI use all that stuff.
What I can see often enough is only getting "normal" on the infield and outfield selections prior to "continue". Watching the little fellows on the pitch doesn't reveal that they are moving all that much either.

Taking care of some defense oneself and one can easily see the very cool positioning of those little players, so visually it's shown.

Perhaps it do happen but as I mentioned I might lack enough game-time.
Basically it's so deep tactical that it might not play out at all if games are played out without simulating them on the field.

Would like to know from guys with a lot more experience about this, and how much difference it really makes in this game.
Like the thought on the extreme pullhitter trying to put down a ball on the vacated area thanks to an infield playing him to pull.

11-07-2017, 12:58 PM	#1
clamel All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Across the Pond Posts: 1,042	All the different defensive positions for the infield Guess I'm not playing enough or not at least in pitch-to-pitch mode, BUT the last versions has seen a great increase in options for the defense. All kinds of shifts and such, BUT how often do the AI use all that stuff. What I can see often enough is only getting "normal" on the infield and outfield selections prior to "continue". Watching the little fellows on the pitch doesn't reveal that they are moving all that much either. Taking care of some defense oneself and one can easily see the very cool positioning of those little players, so visually it's shown. Perhaps it do happen but as I mentioned I might lack enough game-time. Basically it's so deep tactical that it might not play out at all if games are played out without simulating them on the field. Would like to know from guys with a lot more experience about this, and how much difference it really makes in this game. Like the thought on the extreme pullhitter trying to put down a ball on the vacated area thanks to an infield playing him to pull.