clemonte Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 So any guide on getting strikeouts? I usually get around 3 a game. I play in classic pitch mode since I'm using keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electro_cute Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 mix your pitches. throw outside strike for the first pitch. throw fastballs way in or up. throw balls to set up pitches. i could get 10 strikes per game throwing 1. fastball on the outside corner 0-1 2. fastball hard and in 1-1 3. changeup outside corner 1-2. 4. fastball up and in 2-2 or strikeout. 5. breaking ball (curveball or circle change) down in the strike zone through the middle of the plate 2-3 i hate it though so i maxed out every slider to make pitching harder so that i could miss location and stuff. i still get 4-6 k's per game, sometimes more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemonte Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 5. breaking ball (curveball or circle change) down in the strike zone through the middle of the plate you're sure it won't lead to home runs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked420 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 mix your pitches. throw outside strike for the first pitch. throw fastballs way in or up. throw balls to set up pitches. i could get 10 strikes per game throwing 1. fastball on the outside corner 0-1 2. fastball hard and in 1-1 3. changeup outside corner 1-2. 4. fastball up and in 2-2 or strikeout. 5. breaking ball (curveball or circle change) down in the strike zone through the middle of the plate 2-3 i hate it though so i maxed out every slider to make pitching harder so that i could miss location and stuff. i still get 4-6 k's per game, sometimes more. I would not advise pitching like this. I know with my sliders i would get hammered if i threw like that. I like to start the count off with a fastball to get ahead in the count and throw breaking and off speed pitches from then on unless i fall behind. If I'm behind in the count i will usually throw a fastball down and away on the corner or a curve if I'm using a pitcher with good control. The main thing i never do is elevate my pitches. I have the AI power at 100 so if i put something high, it's most likely gonna be driven. I may throw 2 high pitches the entire game. I have the most success keeping my pitches low and working the count, don't fall behind if there is a power hitter up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electro_cute Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 maybe i didn't make myself clear - pitches 2 and 4 are way out of the strike zone and are used to set up other pitches (changeup down and away follows hard and way in fastball) while pitch 5 starts in the strike zone but breaks almost in the dirt. getting 7-10 k's with 'getting closer' sliders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee4Life Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 So any guide on getting strikeouts? I usually get around 3 a game. I play in classic pitch mode since I'm using keyboard. Play against the Cubs. Pitch Soriano low and outside sliders. You'll have three or four a game if you do that plus the others you rack up along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked420 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 maybe i didn't make myself clear - pitches 2 and 4 are way out of the strike zone and are used to set up other pitches (changeup down and away follows hard and way in fastball) while pitch 5 starts in the strike zone but breaks almost in the dirt. getting 7-10 k's with 'getting closer' sliders. Gotcha, I thought you were throwing them in the strike zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electro_cute Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 it's my bad english ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjjuniorbr Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 5. breaking ball (curveball or circle change) down in the strike zone through the middle of the plate 2-3 = meatballs seeyaaa :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackman2007 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 = meatballs seeyaaa That's my strikeout pitch Have you tried waiting a little longer before you start the second gesture? Might want to hit up the practice mode and practice that pitch. Ideally you want it to hit very low and possibly even hit the dirt right in front of the plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electro_cute Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 = meatballs seeyaaa just pitched 13k's with beckett using 'getting closer' sliders. i think 7 of them were on curveball that starts in the middle of the plate then falls down in the dirt. he pitched only six innings couse he had pitch count around 95 - you really have to set up your pitches and throw balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDhits Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 you really have to set up your pitches and throw balls. in real life yeah not in this game though if i get a 3-0 count and throw an outside fastball that is barely a strike they never let it go by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electro_cute Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 in real life yeah not in this game though if i get a 3-0 count and throw an outside fastball that is barely a strike they never let it go by. do you have patch installed? when i'm 3-o i'll throw a fastball through the middle and almost every guy will take it. guys like howard or dunn will swing, but most guys will take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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