Pitch vs Pitch Around

kultrva · 01-14-2011, 05:31 PM

I have tried using both pitch and pitch around in-game and I haven't noticed a difference between the 2.

Can anybody tell me the difference between pitch and pitch around and when I should use one or the other?

Thanks.

RchW · 01-14-2011, 05:38 PM

Small sample size warning. How many times have you done it?

As for usage, just like real life. I use (more correctly used to use) it when first base is open 3B or 2B or both occupied and a big time hitter is up. Using pitch around increases the chances of a BB. Most of the time now I do an IBB or just pitch.

SteveP · 01-14-2011, 06:28 PM

If you really want to fine-tune things, you could primarily use pitch around for heavy hitters who also have low ratings for eye. You increase the chances of a walk any time to use pitch around, but you may also get an easy K.

kultrva · 01-14-2011, 06:29 PM

Thanks, guys. Your advice is much appreciated.

01-14-2011, 05:31 PM	#1
kultrva Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 48	Pitch vs Pitch Around I have tried using both pitch and pitch around in-game and I haven't noticed a difference between the 2. Can anybody tell me the difference between pitch and pitch around and when I should use one or the other? Thanks.

01-14-2011, 05:38 PM	#2
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01-14-2011, 06:28 PM	#3
SteveP Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,109	If you really want to fine-tune things, you could primarily use pitch around for heavy hitters who also have low ratings for eye. You increase the chances of a walk any time to use pitch around, but you may also get an easy K.

01-14-2011, 06:29 PM	#4
kultrva Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 48	Thanks, guys. Your advice is much appreciated.