S & B’s MLB 2024 Simulation Sliders

[PhlliesPhan6]

Just curious, does Quick Counts lead to more walks since you might only need 1 or 2 bad pitches to walk someone instead of 4? Or are the rates about the same?

[bryanm1982]

Quote: Originally Posted by PhlliesPhan6

Just curious, does Quick Counts lead to more walks since you might only need 1 or 2 bad pitches to walk someone instead of 4? Or are the rates about the same?

I think I get a few more walks. But I still get games that I don't walk any. It probably helps me get more walks when hitting than pitching.

[DarthRambo]

Quote: Originally Posted by PhlliesPhan6

Just curious, does Quick Counts lead to more walks since you might only need 1 or 2 bad pitches to walk someone instead of 4? Or are the rates about the same?

About the same to me. 99.9% of the time any 3-1 starting count will go 3-2 unless you really miss. Then 3-2 in my experience is very rare the cpu will lay off a would be ball four. The cpu will normally foul off 3-2 pitches until ball is put in play or they strikeout. I don't think we will ever issue enough walks unless they somehow fix cpu reading balls and strikes better idk. Just a different approach to 3 ball counts in general is needed. Like they will look at strike 3 on a 1-2 count, but 3-2 they refuse to lay off a single pitch.

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[PhlliesPhan6]

Quote: Originally Posted by DarthRambo

About the same to me. 99.9% of the time any 3-1 starting count will go 3-2 unless you really miss. Then 3-2 in my experience is very rare the cpu will lay off a would be ball four. The cpu will normally foul off 3-2 pitches until ball is put in play or they strikeout. I don't think we will ever issue enough walks unless they somehow fix cpu reading balls and strikes better idk. Just a different approach to 3 ball counts in general is needed. Like they will look at strike 3 on a 1-2 count, but 3-2 they refuse to lay off a single pitch. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

Yeah, that's what I'm running in to. 3-2 is pretty much an automatic swing from the CPU. I wonder if this changes on Legend?

[DarthRambo]

Quote: Originally Posted by PhlliesPhan6

Yeah, that's what I'm running in to. 3-2 is pretty much an automatic swing from the CPU. I wonder if this changes on Legend?

Unfortunately not. Their plate discipline/approach is the same no matter the difficulty. PCI circle enlarging is really all that happens as you increase difficulty.

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[RadRobidoux]

Great set of sliders. I'm really having a blast this year, maybe more than ever.

Here's what I noticed so far playing 25+ games with the Reds and realistic rosters :

Too many doubles and hard hit balls which got me to lower power and solid hits. The results I'm getting are a lot better. I'm still 1st in the league for doubles but the Reds are a fast team so I don't think it's a problem. Numbers are more realistic since the change and 2nd place may be 2 or 3 doubles behind me instead of 10+.

My main concern is with user strikeouts and batting averages. I don't strikeout nearly enough with your sliders on HOF.

I switched to Legend hitting for the past 5 games but I find it too unforgiving. There's a huge gap between Legend and HOF and no room for error. Now, I strikeout 10+ times per game and struggle to get more than 3-5 hits...

Any suggestions? Should I go back to HOF and try lowering timing or contact?

I really feel like I'm one step away from "slider perfection" here... User strikeouts are pretty much the only thing that I need sorted out.

[bryanm1982]

Quote: Originally Posted by RadRobidoux

Great set of sliders. I'm really having a blast this year, maybe more than ever. Here's what I noticed so far playing 25+ games with the Reds and realistic rosters : Too many doubles and hard hit balls which got me to lower power and solid hits. The results I'm getting are a lot better. I'm still 1st in the league for doubles but the Reds are a fast team so I don't think it's a problem. Numbers are more realistic since the change and 2nd place may be 2 or 3 doubles behind me instead of 10+. My main concern is with user strikeouts and batting averages. I don't strikeout nearly enough with your sliders on HOF. I switched to Legend hitting for the past 5 games but I find it too unforgiving. There's a huge gap between Legend and HOF and no room for error. Now, I strikeout 10+ times per game and struggle to get more than 3-5 hits... Any suggestions? Should I go back to HOF and try lowering timing or contact? I really feel like I'm one step away from "slider perfection" here... User strikeouts are pretty much the only thing that I need sorted out.

Thanks for the feedback. Glad you are enjoying them. I would start off with lower your timing. I wouldn’t touch your contact or go below 5.

[MannybeingManny]

Quote: Originally Posted by RadRobidoux

Great set of sliders. I'm really having a blast this year, maybe more than ever. Here's what I noticed so far playing 25+ games with the Reds and realistic rosters : Too many doubles and hard hit balls which got me to lower power and solid hits. The results I'm getting are a lot better. I'm still 1st in the league for doubles but the Reds are a fast team so I don't think it's a problem. Numbers are more realistic since the change and 2nd place may be 2 or 3 doubles behind me instead of 10+. My main concern is with user strikeouts and batting averages. I don't strikeout nearly enough with your sliders on HOF. I switched to Legend hitting for the past 5 games but I find it too unforgiving. There's a huge gap between Legend and HOF and no room for error. Now, I strikeout 10+ times per game and struggle to get more than 3-5 hits... Any suggestions? Should I go back to HOF and try lowering timing or contact? I really feel like I'm one step away from "slider perfection" here... User strikeouts are pretty much the only thing that I need sorted out.

Pitch speed my friend!