Play-by-Play controls

ernierichmond · 03-23-2015, 04:26 PM

Loving the game

I have a couple of questions related to play by play controls.

1. When batting, why can't I take a pitch with two strikes?

2. Pitching - what is the difference between pitch and pitch to contact?

Thnx in advance

olivertheorem · 03-23-2015, 10:53 PM

1. I'd imagine because the developer couldn't imagine you'd want to just take a pitch with two strikes? I'm curious as to the thinking behind such a move.

2. I think just that the latter is more likely to lead to a ball in play.

I♥Pepper · 03-23-2015, 10:59 PM

If the pitcher is batting, and he's is known to swing at anything, I thinking the take sign with 2 strikes is a smart strategy. It increase the chances of getting the free swinging pitcher on base via the walk.

Questdog · 03-23-2015, 11:07 PM

You cannot give a hitter a take sign with 2 strikes.....geez!

If I am at bat and you flash me that sign, I'm afraid I must have missed it.....

I♥Pepper · 03-23-2015, 11:16 PM

If I tell you to not swing, then you strike out on a pitch that bounces 10 feet in front of the plate, then you can go play for someone else.

edit : geez!

03-23-2015, 04:26 PM	#1
ernierichmond Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 12	Play-by-Play controls Loving the game I have a couple of questions related to play by play controls. 1. When batting, why can't I take a pitch with two strikes? 2. Pitching - what is the difference between pitch and pitch to contact? Thnx in advance

03-23-2015, 10:53 PM	#2
olivertheorem All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,919	1. I'd imagine because the developer couldn't imagine you'd want to just take a pitch with two strikes? I'm curious as to the thinking behind such a move. 2. I think just that the latter is more likely to lead to a ball in play.

03-23-2015, 10:59 PM	#3
I♥Pepper Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 33	If the pitcher is batting, and he's is known to swing at anything, I thinking the take sign with 2 strikes is a smart strategy. It increase the chances of getting the free swinging pitcher on base via the walk.

03-23-2015, 11:07 PM	#4
Questdog Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a dark, damp cave where I'm training slugs to run the bases...... Posts: 16,142	You cannot give a hitter a take sign with 2 strikes.....geez! If I am at bat and you flash me that sign, I'm afraid I must have missed it.....

03-23-2015, 11:16 PM	#5
I♥Pepper Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 33	If I tell you to not swing, then you strike out on a pitch that bounces 10 feet in front of the plate, then you can go play for someone else. edit : geez!