Pinch Hitter in new Patch

Mt Fire Fighter · 05-31-2018, 04:00 PM

One of the features listed in the latest patch was a pop up to add a pinch hitter, where can I find this feature at?

John

Matt Arnold · 05-31-2018, 04:36 PM

If you click on a player's position (or lineup spot) in-game, then it will pop up with a quick box to either insert them as a pinch hitter, pinch runner, or defensive sub. When you hover the cursor, you should be able to see a hint that those are buttons.

swoboda · 05-31-2018, 08:56 PM

Saw this last night, nice little added feature.

Déjà Bru · 06-01-2018, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Arnold

If you click on a player's position (or lineup spot) in-game, then it will pop up with a quick box to either insert them as a pinch hitter, pinch runner, or defensive sub. When you hover the cursor, you should be able to see a hint that those are buttons.

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Originally Posted by swoboda

Saw this last night, nice little added feature.

I have not played this patch yet so I will need to wait to see it myself because I am having trouble visualizing what Matt said. "If you click on a player's position (or lineup spot) in-game" means to me that the player is already in the game so how is it that you can then "insert them as a pinch hitter, pinch runner, or defensive sub"? I am looking forward to seeing this for myself.

swoboda · 06-01-2018, 11:56 AM

If you look at batting order widget you will see AB highlighted next to the player who is scheduled to hit next. Clicking on the AB takes you to your available pinch hitters. Similar for runners on base, it takes you to available pinch runners.

Orcin · 06-01-2018, 12:25 PM

…. and subs for defenders if the position is shown, i.e. not at bat or on base. We probably still need the substitution page for double-switches though, but this is very handy for normal use.

Matt Arnold · 06-01-2018, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Orcin

…. and subs for defenders if the position is shown, i.e. not at bat or on base. We probably still need the substitution page for double-switches though, but this is very handy for normal use.

Yep, it's not meant for more complicated switches. But for a simple "I know I want to hit/run for this guy", it can save from going to the other page and having to drag guys around. We'll probably keep playing around with what stats/ratings show up there, but ever since I got the bullpen widget in I've wanted to do a similar thing for batters.

Déjà Bru · 06-01-2018, 01:30 PM

Thanks, fellows. Sounds nice.

05-31-2018, 04:00 PM	#1
Mt Fire Fighter Major Leagues Join Date: May 2008 Location: Butte, MT Posts: 300	Pinch Hitter in new Patch One of the features listed in the latest patch was a pop up to add a pinch hitter, where can I find this feature at? John

05-31-2018, 08:56 PM	#3
swoboda All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Guarding The Line Posts: 1,221	Saw this last night, nice little added feature. __________________ "...If you want to look ahead to the bottom of the ninth, the Mets will be sending up Buddy Harrelson, Jerry Buchek , and Don Bosch, we'll be right back after this word from Rheingold Beer" The late great Lindsey Nelson

06-01-2018, 11:56 AM	#5
swoboda All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Guarding The Line Posts: 1,221	If you look at batting order widget you will see AB highlighted next to the player who is scheduled to hit next. Clicking on the AB takes you to your available pinch hitters. Similar for runners on base, it takes you to available pinch runners. __________________ "...If you want to look ahead to the bottom of the ninth, the Mets will be sending up Buddy Harrelson, Jerry Buchek , and Don Bosch, we'll be right back after this word from Rheingold Beer" The late great Lindsey Nelson

06-01-2018, 01:30 PM	#8
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 11,742	Thanks, fellows. Sounds nice. __________________ - Bru

05-31-2018, 04:36 PM	#2
Matt Arnold OOTP Developer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 15,930	If you click on a player's position (or lineup spot) in-game, then it will pop up with a quick box to either insert them as a pinch hitter, pinch runner, or defensive sub. When you hover the cursor, you should be able to see a hint that those are buttons.

06-01-2018, 12:25 PM	#6
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,855	…. and subs for defenders if the position is shown, i.e. not at bat or on base. We probably still need the substitution page for double-switches though, but this is very handy for normal use.