Spray Charts

Vermin360 · 03-13-2016, 11:59 AM

Noob here, suggesting that in addition to the great additions to this year's edition, perhaps there could be research put into the possible addition of batter spray charts for future builds?

I like having the ability to make fielding shifts, and if we could get spray charts I could make more informed adjustments in the outfield. I'm sure it would be a big undertaking for full league charts across all games simulated, but maybe just vs my team to keep it manageable.

Of course, I'm a noob here so if it already exists and I just haven't looked in the right spot, feel free to point out my oversight. Thanks. Keep up the great work, gentlemen.

tedstriker · 03-13-2016, 12:10 PM

I can't believe I've never considered this, but it is an excellent suggestion.

Motorhead667 · 03-13-2016, 06:33 PM

Excellent idea

r0nster · 03-13-2016, 07:09 PM

I love this idea for a scouting chart.
However I am sure its a huge chore to code this and get the locations of where its a hit and where its an out.

andrewv500 · 03-13-2016, 08:12 PM

This is an excellent idea, one I've often wondered when it may show up within the game. And as said above, perhaps its inclusion would be too difficult or time consuming to code, however, this and hot and cold zones for batters would be fantastic additions.

I would guess, from what I've read here about how pitch location is handled in game that hot and cold zones are actually impossible to include, but still.... spray charts and hot/cold zones could be a valuable and perhaps eye pleasing way to view one part of a players performance

bpbrooksy · 03-13-2016, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewv500

And as said above, perhaps its inclusion would be too difficult or time consuming to code

But isn't the basis for this already in the game? If you have ball locations on when playing out a game, you see where the ball travels, and instant play-by-play will tell you things like 78XD (meaning the ball was hit very deep to left-center field.)

Sounds like it might just be compiling this already-present information into the chart, but then again, I'm not a coder.

BravesChop15 · 03-13-2016, 10:14 PM

The lack of answers by Markus and crew makes me wonder if this feature was added

tejdog1 · 03-13-2016, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BravesChop15

The lack of answers by Markus and crew makes me wonder if this feature was added

Or they didn't see the thread yet

BravesChop15 · 03-13-2016, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tejdog1

Or they didn't see the thread yet

I'm hoping the first one

Matt Arnold · 03-14-2016, 06:14 AM

We have not added it yet, but it's definitely a neat idea to think about getting in in the future.

Vermin360 · 03-14-2016, 08:19 PM

Thanks for the response, Matt. I'm sure the entire community appreciates how much the developers value our input.

rpriske · 03-15-2016, 09:27 AM

Not saying this wouldn't be neat, but as far as defensive shifts go, it is already summarized for you. You are told what the hitter's tendencies are as far as pulling the ball etc.

The Wolf · 03-15-2016, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Arnold

We have not added it yet, but it's definitely a neat idea to think about getting in in the future.

It's kind of needed with shifts.

03-13-2016, 11:59 AM	#1
Vermin360 Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 405	Spray Charts Noob here, suggesting that in addition to the great additions to this year's edition, perhaps there could be research put into the possible addition of batter spray charts for future builds? I like having the ability to make fielding shifts, and if we could get spray charts I could make more informed adjustments in the outfield. I'm sure it would be a big undertaking for full league charts across all games simulated, but maybe just vs my team to keep it manageable. Of course, I'm a noob here so if it already exists and I just haven't looked in the right spot, feel free to point out my oversight. Thanks. Keep up the great work, gentlemen. __________________ FHM3-4 QMJHL Researcher OOTP 18-20 Beta Tester Manager, Chicago Cubs, 2015-2019 Manager, Oklahoma City Dodgers, 2016-2018 GM, Philadelphia Athletics, 1871-1872 GM, Detroit Red Wings, 1993-1994

03-14-2016, 08:19 PM	#11
Vermin360 Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 405	Thanks for the response, Matt. I'm sure the entire community appreciates how much the developers value our input. __________________ FHM3-4 QMJHL Researcher OOTP 18-20 Beta Tester Manager, Chicago Cubs, 2015-2019 Manager, Oklahoma City Dodgers, 2016-2018 GM, Philadelphia Athletics, 1871-1872 GM, Detroit Red Wings, 1993-1994

03-15-2016, 09:27 AM	#12
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,473	Not saying this wouldn't be neat, but as far as defensive shifts go, it is already summarized for you. You are told what the hitter's tendencies are as far as pulling the ball etc. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-13-2016, 12:10 PM	#2
tedstriker Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 75	I can't believe I've never considered this, but it is an excellent suggestion.

03-13-2016, 06:33 PM	#3
Motorhead667 All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 576	Excellent idea

03-13-2016, 07:09 PM	#4
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,082	I love this idea for a scouting chart. However I am sure its a huge chore to code this and get the locations of where its a hit and where its an out.

03-13-2016, 08:12 PM	#5
andrewv500 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 33	This is an excellent idea, one I've often wondered when it may show up within the game. And as said above, perhaps its inclusion would be too difficult or time consuming to code, however, this and hot and cold zones for batters would be fantastic additions. I would guess, from what I've read here about how pitch location is handled in game that hot and cold zones are actually impossible to include, but still.... spray charts and hot/cold zones could be a valuable and perhaps eye pleasing way to view one part of a players performance

03-13-2016, 10:14 PM	#7
BravesChop15 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 76	The lack of answers by Markus and crew makes me wonder if this feature was added

03-14-2016, 06:14 AM	#10
Matt Arnold OOTP Developer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 16,254	We have not added it yet, but it's definitely a neat idea to think about getting in in the future.