Does pitch-around function really work

pvtitan21 · 03-27-2016, 07:40 PM

In my 1970 replay, I faced Johnny Bench in the playoffs in a critical situation and decided to use the pitch around function since first base was open. He ended up hitting a three-run homer.
Isn't this exactly what the pitch-around function is supposed to avoid?

Padreman · 03-27-2016, 07:42 PM

Yes, however pitchers still make control mistakes. Happens in real life too

Painmantle · 03-27-2016, 09:11 PM

Kind of like this only Farther?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6YzVvtxoaY

The Wolf · 03-27-2016, 09:16 PM

Yes, it works. Mostly. Like every other strategy.

monkeystyxx · 03-27-2016, 09:21 PM

If it worked 100% of the time, it'd be a bit overpowered don't you think? Might as well intentionally walk him.

03-27-2016, 07:40 PM	#1
pvtitan21 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Posts: 66	Does pitch-around function really work In my 1970 replay, I faced Johnny Bench in the playoffs in a critical situation and decided to use the pitch around function since first base was open. He ended up hitting a three-run homer. Isn't this exactly what the pitch-around function is supposed to avoid?

03-27-2016, 07:42 PM	#2
Padreman Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (formally San Diego, CA.) Posts: 4,138	Yes, however pitchers still make control mistakes. Happens in real life too __________________ Chargers= Despicable Traitors

03-27-2016, 09:11 PM	#3
Painmantle Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greenfield ,IN Posts: 3,053	Kind of like this only Farther? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6YzVvtxoaY __________________ “As soon as I got out there I felt a strange relationship with the pitcher's mound. It was as if I'd been born out there. Pitching just felt like the most natural thing in the world. Striking out batters was easy.” -Babe Ruth “Ruth made a grave mistake when he gave up pitching. Working once a week, he might have lasted a long time and become a great star.”-Tris Speaker My Dynasties The Beantown Bambino

03-27-2016, 09:21 PM	#5
monkeystyxx Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 293	If it worked 100% of the time, it'd be a bit overpowered don't you think? Might as well intentionally walk him.