RP vs CP

[GoDucks1224]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cycloniac

Isn't stuff more about k/9 than the pitches themselves though?

Yes. But I have a completely unfounded belief purely based on my anecdotal observations that hard throwers get more K's. So I stick by that. It's just my personal preference.

[Ghost Of The Year]

Quote: Originally Posted by NYJin2011tm

I’m weird with the closer. They must be RHP lol. There’s more RH batters so I prefer that.

Yeah, I dont trust lefty closers to finish a win esp. now with minimum batters faced requirements. I know there have been a lot of really good/ great lefty closers, but they just arent for me.

[FluffyTonka]

Quote: Originally Posted by GoDucks1224

Yes. But I have a completely unfounded belief purely based on my anecdotal observations that hard throwers get more K's. So I stick by that. It's just my personal preference.

I always thought, stuff is Velo + break, yeah?

But i'm right with you, i want my closer to throw hard and breathe fire lol

[GAMEBREAKER85]

I think the important thing is - are you simulating or playing?

Two different worlds in my opinion.

Velocity, control, pitch types if you’re playing

Ratings matter more if you’re simulating. Clutch!!!

[FluffyTonka]

Yeah V. true ... I'm playing every game, which is why velo and stuff matters.

[GAMEBREAKER85]

One thing you have to just "get" is that this is a video game & there is programming. The more pitches a guy has in his arsenal the better off you're going to be. We've had those at bats where they are going to foul off a couple pitch types non-stop but if you throw the pitch the hitter hasn't seen or you haven't used all inning you are more likely to get the swing and miss.

I played a full 162 game season with the Padres on MLB23 - I was way more successful with Robert Suarez as my closer than I was Hader b/c he had more pitches IMO. I actually traded Hader at the deadline (needed roster depth, he was going to be a free agent and wasn't dominant, and I try to run it realistic - I wanted to cut salary the next season so I wanted to get something for him). Both threw gas but Hader, a lefty, as mentioned in previous posts would get tagged quite a bit for me by righties.