Pitches

crogall · 07-22-2004, 05:42 PM

I noticed that in many rosters i downloaded pitchers dont have their real pitches....i mean Barry Zito doesnt have his curveball, Randy Johnson his slider.....and these are their best pitch.....is there any roster where this aspect has been taken into consideration?

Steve Kuffrey · 07-22-2004, 06:16 PM

Currently in OOTP "pitch types" mean nothing except to enhance the pbp.

dcpcarmona · 07-22-2004, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Kuffrey

Currently in OOTP "pitch types" mean nothing except to enhance the pbp.

That is one thing I hope is changed come the new installment of OOTP (or whatever it will be called next year)!

JamesOOTP · 07-22-2004, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Kuffrey

Currently in OOTP "pitch types" mean nothing except to enhance the pbp.

I see in the scouting notes that it comments that a pitcher has a "good selection of pitches." So this doesnt mean anything?

kingcharlesxii · 07-22-2004, 08:11 PM

The only pitch that makes any difference is the knuckleball. The rest are just cosmetic.

mauboy · 07-22-2004, 08:14 PM

For all I know then my pitcher might be throwing a 90 mile an hour Knuckleball. That kinda stinks to know! Hopefully next years version will have it so you can choose which pitches you want your pitcher to throw the most of to a batter.

I want detailed scouting reports on each batter on how well he can hit the curve ball when it's 2 inches off the plate. I want to know how well he can hit the inside fastball. I want to know EVERYTHING. My college baseball team even knew everything about our opponents. Perhaps we could as managers next year.

"Man, this guy can't hit the high fastball worth crap. Let's throw the high heat then."

Not...

"Man, this guy is good. Let's just throw control at him?? Whaaat?

kingcharlesxii · 07-22-2004, 08:21 PM

I'm pretty sure the game doesn't let you throw a 90 MPH knuckleball. There's a speed cap for each pitch.

Dan Theman · 07-22-2004, 09:48 PM

Just to differentiate from what the question was about, velocity DOES have an impact on the player (in stuff development, for instance).

Steve Kuffrey · 07-22-2004, 10:16 PM

Well, having pitch types make a difference in the game is something that we want to add, though there is no timetable when.

Dan Theman · 07-22-2004, 10:36 PM

I think we're all behind it, Steve

sebastian0622 · 07-23-2004, 01:01 AM

velocity makes a difference?

kingcharlesxii · 07-23-2004, 08:39 AM

Markus said once that high velocities for young pitches give them a higher chance to develop well. You'll also get more strikeouts with a higher velocity, which is very good in a DIPS engine.

07-22-2004, 05:42 PM	#1
crogall Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10	Pitches I noticed that in many rosters i downloaded pitchers dont have their real pitches....i mean Barry Zito doesnt have his curveball, Randy Johnson his slider.....and these are their best pitch.....is there any roster where this aspect has been taken into consideration?

07-22-2004, 06:16 PM	#2
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	Currently in OOTP "pitch types" mean nothing except to enhance the pbp. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

07-22-2004, 08:11 PM	#5
kingcharlesxii Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,730	The only pitch that makes any difference is the knuckleball. The rest are just cosmetic. __________________ OTBA - Stockholm Royal Squirrels of Sweden OOTP Grand League Champion 2015

07-22-2004, 08:21 PM	#7
kingcharlesxii Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,730	I'm pretty sure the game doesn't let you throw a 90 MPH knuckleball. There's a speed cap for each pitch. __________________ OTBA - Stockholm Royal Squirrels of Sweden OOTP Grand League Champion 2015

07-22-2004, 10:16 PM	#9
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	Well, having pitch types make a difference in the game is something that we want to add, though there is no timetable when. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

07-22-2004, 08:14 PM	#6
mauboy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,906	For all I know then my pitcher might be throwing a 90 mile an hour Knuckleball. That kinda stinks to know! Hopefully next years version will have it so you can choose which pitches you want your pitcher to throw the most of to a batter. I want detailed scouting reports on each batter on how well he can hit the curve ball when it's 2 inches off the plate. I want to know how well he can hit the inside fastball. I want to know EVERYTHING. My college baseball team even knew everything about our opponents. Perhaps we could as managers next year. "Man, this guy can't hit the high fastball worth crap. Let's throw the high heat then." Not... "Man, this guy is good. Let's just throw control at him?? Whaaat?

07-23-2004, 01:01 AM	#11
sebastian0622 Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,465	velocity makes a difference?

07-23-2004, 08:39 AM	#12
kingcharlesxii Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,730	Markus said once that high velocities for young pitches give them a higher chance to develop well. You'll also get more strikeouts with a higher velocity, which is very good in a DIPS engine. __________________ OTBA - Stockholm Royal Squirrels of Sweden OOTP Grand League Champion 2015