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MizzouRah · 01-08-2002, 05:40 AM

I'm sure this has been mentioned before, but I couldn't find anything in a search and I am new to v3.

I see the computer do pitchouts sometimes, but I don't see it as an option when I'm in the field. Is this correct? or am I missing something here?

Also, does holding the player on at first decrease your chances of stealing 2nd base? From what I can tell, this nor does swinging and missing on a hit and run decrease your chances of stealing. Although if I don't hold a player on at 2nd base seems like he can steal 3rd at will.

I guess what I am trying to say is 'stealing' just doesn't feel right to me. Not to say that the leaders aren't the fastest in the league, Furcal, Bagwell, Lofton, etc.. but when I see an E in speed and an E in stealing steal a base on me, with my catcher at a B for arm - it makes me scratch my head.

Thanks,

Todd

[ January 08, 2002: Message edited by: TrueCardinalFan ]</p>

sporr · 01-08-2002, 06:09 AM

Holding the runner affects whether he gets a good jump or not. I'm fairly certain that if a computer runner doesn't get a good jump it doesn't say anything in the play-by-play. This means that the only time you see this mentioned is when the runner gets a good jump and makes a steal attempt.

As for the pitchout, it is an option for the defense. I think it is listed with defensive alignment options, but I don't have the game on my work PC so I can't check where it is for sure.

MizzouRah · 01-08-2002, 06:46 AM

sporr,

I just played a game here at work

to my surprise there it was! the pitchout option.

I have no foreign substances in my system, really!

Todd

sporr · 01-08-2002, 07:15 AM

Now you can get frustrated by the rare instances where you pitchout and the runner still steals 2nd.

[ January 08, 2002: Message edited by: sporr ]</p>

MizzouRah · 01-08-2002, 07:43 AM

If it is rare that is ok with me, it happens. Unless I see an E - E guy steal one on me!

Thanks again,

Todd

hellfrozeover · 01-08-2002, 08:35 PM

That happened once, though I have to admit the pitcher was absolutely wretched at holding runners.

Edit: This happened even with Ivan Rodriguez's gun behind the plate.

[ January 09, 2002: Message edited by: hellfrozeover ]</p>

01-08-2002, 05:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 2,058 Thanked 20x in 13 posts	Pitchout? I'm sure this has been mentioned before, but I couldn't find anything in a search and I am new to v3. I see the computer do pitchouts sometimes, but I don't see it as an option when I'm in the field. Is this correct? or am I missing something here? Also, does holding the player on at first decrease your chances of stealing 2nd base? From what I can tell, this nor does swinging and missing on a hit and run decrease your chances of stealing. Although if I don't hold a player on at 2nd base seems like he can steal 3rd at will. I guess what I am trying to say is 'stealing' just doesn't feel right to me. Not to say that the leaders aren't the fastest in the league, Furcal, Bagwell, Lofton, etc.. but when I see an E in speed and an E in stealing steal a base on me, with my catcher at a B for arm - it makes me scratch my head. Thanks, Todd [ January 08, 2002: Message edited by: TrueCardinalFan ]</p>

01-08-2002, 06:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
sporr Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 8,247 Thanked 32x in 2 posts	Holding the runner affects whether he gets a good jump or not. I'm fairly certain that if a computer runner doesn't get a good jump it doesn't say anything in the play-by-play. This means that the only time you see this mentioned is when the runner gets a good jump and makes a steal attempt. As for the pitchout, it is an option for the defense. I think it is listed with defensive alignment options, but I don't have the game on my work PC so I can't check where it is for sure. __________________ Baseball Maelstrom - Commish/ St Louis Cardinals USBA - Las Vegas Scorpions

01-08-2002, 07:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
sporr Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 8,247 Thanked 32x in 2 posts	Now you can get frustrated by the rare instances where you pitchout and the runner still steals 2nd. [ January 08, 2002: Message edited by: sporr ]</p> __________________ Baseball Maelstrom - Commish/ St Louis Cardinals USBA - Las Vegas Scorpions

01-08-2002, 08:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
hellfrozeover All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,130	That happened once, though I have to admit the pitcher was absolutely wretched at holding runners. Edit: This happened even with Ivan Rodriguez's gun behind the plate. [ January 09, 2002: Message edited by: hellfrozeover ]</p> __________________ FBA Chicago Syndicate Former Owner: WBL Minnesota Twins 2004 - 2007 AL Central Division Champs OOL Chicago Whales 2006, 2009 UL East Champs; 2006, 2009 United League Champs IBA Lehigh Valley Diamonds 2006 Governor's Cup Champions VSLB New York Yankees 2001, 2002 AL East Division Champs ILBL Commissioner/Chicago Cubs 2002 NL Central Division Champs; 2002 National League Champs ASBL New York Yankees 2006 AL East Division Champs

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01-08-2002, 06:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 2,058 Thanked 20x in 13 posts	sporr, I just played a game here at work to my surprise there it was! the pitchout option. I have no foreign substances in my system, really! Todd

01-08-2002, 07:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 2,058 Thanked 20x in 13 posts	If it is rare that is ok with me, it happens. Unless I see an E - E guy steal one on me! Thanks again, Todd

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