Before we get into specific hitting strategies, read up and understand everything there is to know about the Pure Swing System. Trying to pull a low ball to the outside is foolish, if you have to swing, try to hit opposite field and you might get it past the first baseman.ĮA has deepened their batting engine to make for a more accurate baseball game. If you pull balls too much, try holding directly down instead. With Ichiro, this isn't a bad call as with timing, the ball rarely goes directly up the middle. How often will you use this? Depends on your player. Good choice against inside or mid-plate sinker or curve. Good if defense is pulled in as a quick shot can often get past the third baseman. Rarely homers, but if the line isn't guarded, could net you a triple. An opposite field hit is perfect on any middle of the plate or outside pitch or any pitch that tails away from the batter. Always a good default, but can cause easy grounders if you hit on top of a low pitch. Timing takes over here, but this is generally a line drive up the middle, unless you swing very early or late. Usually won't get you a homer, but can easily get you a double if it drops. Great for pitches inside, even low pitches.
An opposite field fly for high and medium pitches, pefect for a defense that's shifted for you to pull the ball. Mainly to get a high drive for a sac fly. Not for low pitches. Great for mid-high inside pitch that you want to blast for a home run.ĭown the middle and up. That's how addictive the Mini Games can be. Only problem is, you might not want to play the actual game. This will get you used to the placement of hits, as well as the timing of your swings. Note: For some quality practice using the controls we are about to mention, try out the Batting Mini Game.
For a leftie, flip the commands (and not that right field is now talking about left field) and you'll be on your way to slugging immortality. The image below assumes you are using a right-handed batter. Using the Left Thumbstick, you can choose to pull the ball, hit to the opposite field, try for a grounder, or go for the big fly. It's simple - get hits with people on base and you will win a lot of games. The pitcher automatically pitches from the stretch, fielders are often forced to play out of the most beneficial position, and the best batters always find a way to come up big. As with last year's game, MVP Baseball 2005 makes it more likely that you'll get the big knock when a runner's on base.
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