Question about hitter types

Chris M. · 04-01-2002, 06:27 PM

In terms of game mechanics (not real life), what's the difference between a pull hitter, spray hitter, or "normal" hitter?

--Chris M.

Lets Go Mets · 04-01-2002, 06:32 PM

A spray hitter hits the ball all around the field
A pull hitter pulls the ball
A normal hitter..is normal? <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

Chris M. · 04-01-2002, 06:36 PM

Yeah, but what advantages and disadvantages does the game think there is to one type versus another? Will a pull hitter of equal ratings hit more home runs than a spray hitter of equal ratings, but the spray hitter will hit for a higher average? And what does normal mean? That they pull most of the time, but spray the rest?

BTW, is there a PDF manual for the game somewhere that I'm missing?

--Chris M.

Tree · 04-01-2002, 06:56 PM

I imagine a pull hitter will be affected more by lefty-righty ballpark splits than will a spray hitter. A right-handed spray hitter would probably act more left-handed than a pull hitter would.

hellfrozeover · 04-01-2002, 07:26 PM

Yes, and also if you have a batter who is dead-pull (a la Ted Williams) the defense knows how to play the hitter, where as with the spray guys, you are less likely to know where the guy will hit the ball.

I would guess that a normal hitter would be a guy who hits mostly to straightaway center?

04-01-2002, 06:27 PM	#1
Chris M. Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 11	Question about hitter types In terms of game mechanics (not real life), what's the difference between a pull hitter, spray hitter, or "normal" hitter? --Chris M.

04-01-2002, 06:32 PM	#2
Lets Go Mets Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NY NY Posts: 235	A spray hitter hits the ball all around the field A pull hitter pulls the ball A normal hitter..is normal? <img src="confused.gif" border="0"> __________________ “He likes the ball out over the plate. He could be dangerous. He swings hard. He dives over the plate. He’s strong. You definitely don’t want to make any mistakes out over the plate.”--Bobby Valentine on Roger Clemens -------------------------------------------------- We got determination,Bass and Highs White Castle Fries only come in one size --Beastie boys

04-01-2002, 07:26 PM	#5
hellfrozeover All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,130	Yes, and also if you have a batter who is dead-pull (a la Ted Williams) the defense knows how to play the hitter, where as with the spray guys, you are less likely to know where the guy will hit the ball. I would guess that a normal hitter would be a guy who hits mostly to straightaway center? __________________ FBA Chicago Syndicate Former Owner: WBL Minnesota Twins 2004 - 2007 AL Central Division Champs OOL Chicago Whales 2006, 2009 UL East Champs; 2006, 2009 United League Champs IBA Lehigh Valley Diamonds 2006 Governor's Cup Champions VSLB New York Yankees 2001, 2002 AL East Division Champs ILBL Commissioner/Chicago Cubs 2002 NL Central Division Champs; 2002 National League Champs ASBL New York Yankees 2006 AL East Division Champs

04-01-2002, 06:36 PM	#3
Chris M. Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 11	Yeah, but what advantages and disadvantages does the game think there is to one type versus another? Will a pull hitter of equal ratings hit more home runs than a spray hitter of equal ratings, but the spray hitter will hit for a higher average? And what does normal mean? That they pull most of the time, but spray the rest? BTW, is there a PDF manual for the game somewhere that I'm missing? --Chris M.

04-01-2002, 06:56 PM	#4
Tree Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 80	I imagine a pull hitter will be affected more by lefty-righty ballpark splits than will a spray hitter. A right-handed spray hitter would probably act more left-handed than a pull hitter would.