Real life is buggy...

Markus Heinsohn · 04-08-2012, 04:11 PM

OK, this just made me laugh. I am watching the Yankees - Rays game on TV at the moment. Bottom 7th, Rays lead 3-0, bases empty, two outs. Carlos Pena (the slugging Rays 1B who is 2-3 with a HR and a 2B) at bat, the count is 0-2.

So, what does Carlos Pena do? He turns around to bunt, bunts it foul and hence strikes out. Everybody is in disbelief, including the commentators. The Yankees hesitate to leave the field, they have no clue what just happened.

So, if anybody complains about the in-game AI of OOTP ever again, I'll just link to this thread. Thank you, Carlos Pena.

BusterKing · 04-08-2012, 04:13 PM

RL MLB is full of dummies. We just don't want them in OOTP so no, you are not getting off the hook that easy.

RchW · 04-08-2012, 04:14 PM

LOL I watched it too. Weird. Did he think there was only 1 strike?

Markus Heinsohn · 04-08-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BusterKing

RL MLB is full of dummies. We just don't want them in OOTP so no, you are not getting off the hook that easy.

Seriously though, what was he thinking? It was even a RHP reliever he was facing, not Randy Johnson in the 1993 Allstar-Game.

Mntwins · 04-08-2012, 04:27 PM

Baseball, gotta love it!!!

BusterKing · 04-08-2012, 04:34 PM

How about this one:

In 1994, right fielder Larry Walker of the Expos was charged with an error on a mental mistake he made in a game against the Dodgers on April 24 at Dodger Stadium.

After making a running catch for what he thought was the final out in the third inning, Walker handed the ball to a nine-year-old fan in the stands. Jose Offerman of the Dodgers tagged up and scored on the mental misplay.

I was watching that game.

jtsly2000 · 04-08-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Seriously though, what was he thinking? It was even a RHP reliever he was facing, not Randy Johnson in the 1993 Allstar-Game.

I was watching this game as well. The ironic thing is Cory Wade tops out at 89 mph and Pena has already hit two HR's in the series. Listening to the announcers though was hilarious. Like the 40,000 in attendance they had no idea what the heck happened.

Pdubya64 · 04-08-2012, 04:45 PM

I was watching it on MLB.TV and thinking, OK, he's got him right where he wants him... then he squares up to bunt? I'm thinking, what the hell? Definitely a head-scratcher. They were playing with the shift on, so maybe Pena thought he'd be "sneaky" and lay one down.

Grab some pine buddy!

hfield007 · 04-08-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Pdubya64

I was watching it on MLB.TV and thinking, OK, he's got him right where he wants him... then he squares up to bunt? I'm thinking, what the hell? Definitely a head-scratcher. They were playing with the shift on, so maybe Pena thought he'd be "sneaky" and lay one down.

Grab some pine buddy!

Wish I was out of the Yanks black out region... instead though I got to watch Miggy hit a three run 9th inning shot to tie a game against the BoSox. MLB.TV is an amazing thing.

cody8200 · 04-08-2012, 04:57 PM

Actually having seen Pena do it a few times last year while he was a Cub, it isn't too shocking to me. His idea I believe is to surprise everyone and get an easy infield single. He probably did it 3 times last year in a similar situation and it worked once. .333 batting average

Markus Heinsohn · 04-08-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cody8200

Actually having seen Pena do it a few times last year while he was a Cub, it isn't too shocking to me. His idea I believe is to surprise everyone and get an easy infield single. He probably did it 3 times last year in a similar situation and it worked once. .333 batting average

But on an 0-2 count? That's pretty ambitious.

AESP_pres · 04-08-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BusterKing

I was watching that game.

I was too

OutfieldGrass · 04-08-2012, 05:06 PM

I walked out of the room just in time to miss that. Amazing. Overall an outstanding game and an incredible series.

cody8200 · 04-08-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

But on an 0-2 count? That's pretty ambitious.

Agreed. I think both of the other outs (out of the 1-3 number I mentioned) were foul outs. He's a crazy guy but having a hell of a good beginning this year. The Cubs miss his defense.

Mortimer · 04-08-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BusterKing

How about this one:

In 1994, right fielder Larry Walker of the Expos was charged with an error on a mental mistake he made in a game against the Dodgers on April 24 at Dodger Stadium.

After making a running catch for what he thought was the final out in the third inning, Walker handed the ball to a nine-year-old fan in the stands. Jose Offerman of the Dodgers tagged up and scored on the mental misplay.

I was watching that game.

this happens a lot more than is should, i was watching watching an mlb blooper dvd that was made in the mid 2000's and they showed at least 5 where they tossed the ball in the stands after the second out. on one the guy handed the ball to a kid, took 2 steps back, then realized what was going on so he went back and took the ball back.

I personally would like that to randomly happen like in 1 our of a few thousand games in pbp mode in ootp

spitfire · 04-08-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mortimer

I personally would like that to randomly happen like in 1 our of a few thousand games in pbp mode in ootp

Yeah, and you just know that it would happen to some guy in his first ever game of OOTP ...... he'd be screaming bloody murder at how unrealistic the game is!

Cras · 04-08-2012, 10:36 PM

I swear, if I was the Rays GM and saw him do that, I would cut him right then and there.

The Real MD · 04-08-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BusterKing

How about this one:

In 1994, right fielder Larry Walker of the Expos was charged with an error on a mental mistake he made in a game against the Dodgers on April 24 at Dodger Stadium.

After making a running catch for what he thought was the final out in the third inning, Walker handed the ball to a nine-year-old fan in the stands. Jose Offerman of the Dodgers tagged up and scored on the mental misplay.

I was watching that game.

I remember that game very well...I was there that day. Crazy play for sure.

Bowtie · 04-09-2012, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cody8200

Actually having seen Pena do it a few times last year while he was a Cub, it isn't too shocking to me. His idea I believe is to surprise everyone and get an easy infield single. He probably did it 3 times last year in a similar situation and it worked once. .333 batting average

I guess it's safe to say that Pena was being........well........Pena?

CTSoxFan · 04-09-2012, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie

I guess it's safe to say that Pena was being........well........Pena?

More like Joe Maddon being Joe Maddon.

04-08-2012, 04:11 PM	#1
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,803	Real life is buggy... OK, this just made me laugh. I am watching the Yankees - Rays game on TV at the moment. Bottom 7th, Rays lead 3-0, bases empty, two outs. Carlos Pena (the slugging Rays 1B who is 2-3 with a HR and a 2B) at bat, the count is 0-2. So, what does Carlos Pena do? He turns around to bunt, bunts it foul and hence strikes out. Everybody is in disbelief, including the commentators. The Yankees hesitate to leave the field, they have no clue what just happened. So, if anybody complains about the in-game AI of OOTP ever again, I'll just link to this thread. Thank you, Carlos Pena. __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android

04-08-2012, 04:14 PM	#3
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	LOL I watched it too. Weird. Did he think there was only 1 strike? __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

04-08-2012, 04:45 PM	#8
Pdubya64 Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Staunton, VA Posts: 496	I was watching it on MLB.TV and thinking, OK, he's got him right where he wants him... then he squares up to bunt? I'm thinking, what the hell? Definitely a head-scratcher. They were playing with the shift on, so maybe Pena thought he'd be "sneaky" and lay one down. Grab some pine buddy! __________________ "Chew, if only you could see what I've seen with your eyes." - Roy Batty Blade Runner

04-08-2012, 04:57 PM	#10
cody8200 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,436	Actually having seen Pena do it a few times last year while he was a Cub, it isn't too shocking to me. His idea I believe is to surprise everyone and get an easy infield single. He probably did it 3 times last year in a similar situation and it worked once. .333 batting average __________________ Sharp Guys Web Design - Twitter: @sharpguysweb

04-08-2012, 10:36 PM	#17
Cras Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LEO Posts: 3,789	I swear, if I was the Rays GM and saw him do that, I would cut him right then and there. __________________ The Chicago White Sox 1906, 1917, 2005 World Series Champions 1900, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959, 2005 American League Champions 2000, 2005, 2008 American League Central Division Champions 1983, 1993 American League West Division Champions OOTP \| Orbiter \| SSMS \| FSX \| LoL \| MLP:FIM!

04-08-2012, 04:13 PM	#2
BusterKing Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,433	RL MLB is full of dummies. We just don't want them in OOTP so no, you are not getting off the hook that easy.

04-08-2012, 04:27 PM	#5
Mntwins Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minot ND Posts: 379	Baseball, gotta love it!!!

04-08-2012, 04:34 PM	#6
BusterKing Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,433	How about this one: In 1994, right fielder Larry Walker of the Expos was charged with an error on a mental mistake he made in a game against the Dodgers on April 24 at Dodger Stadium. After making a running catch for what he thought was the final out in the third inning, Walker handed the ball to a nine-year-old fan in the stands. Jose Offerman of the Dodgers tagged up and scored on the mental misplay. I was watching that game.

04-08-2012, 05:06 PM	#13
OutfieldGrass Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 141	I walked out of the room just in time to miss that. Amazing. Overall an outstanding game and an incredible series.