3-2 count--must I "hit & run"?

JoeGoNets · 05-25-2009, 08:30 AM

Hello,

I just started playing the OOTP9 demo and ordered 10. Looking forward to a great time with it.

After in-game managing a few games in the demo, I can't tell if my runners will be "on the move" with a 3-2 count (especially with 2 outs). Do I have to press "hit and run" for them to move realistically, or can I just swing away? Will using "hit and run" in this situation cause the batter to swing too often? Would "run and hit" be better?

This came up in a game where I was managing the Mets, Carlos Delgado up, 1st and 2nd, 2 outs, 3-2 count. Normally one would not "hit & run" with Delgado but I can't tell if using "hit and run" is the normal/required thing to do in the game to get the runners in motion.

Thanks in advance.

Kelric · 05-25-2009, 08:55 AM

I don't have scientific proof, but more often than not (I don't know if it is always) runners do run on 3-2 with two outs without being told to do so.

TribeFanInNC · 05-25-2009, 09:00 AM

I'm 99% sure the runners will go on their own 3-2 with 2 outs. I use run and hit with less than 2 outs. That's my interpretation on why it is there, but that is more my opinion than fact.

StyxNCa · 05-25-2009, 11:03 AM

Also, just to let you know, Markus once said that the baserunner at 1B is automatically being held, The "hold" option for pitchers just makes them concentrate more on the runner and therefore they lose a bit against the batter. He said he never uses the hold option.

sayheykid · 05-25-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeGoNets

Hello,

After in-game managing a few games in the demo, I can't tell if my runners will be "on the move" with a 3-2 count (especially with 2 outs). Do I have to press "hit and run" for them to move realistically, or can I just swing away? Will using "hit and run" in this situation cause the batter to swing too often? Would "run and hit" be better?

This came up in a game where I was managing the Mets, Carlos Delgado up, 1st and 2nd, 2 outs, 3-2 count. Normally one would not "hit & run" with Delgado but I can't tell if using "hit and run" is the normal/required thing to do in the game to get the runners in motion.

Thanks in advance.

As in real life, the runners automatically go in that situation. There is no reason not to run.

05-25-2009, 08:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
JoeGoNets Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 59 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	3-2 count--must I "hit & run"? Hello, I just started playing the OOTP9 demo and ordered 10. Looking forward to a great time with it. After in-game managing a few games in the demo, I can't tell if my runners will be "on the move" with a 3-2 count (especially with 2 outs). Do I have to press "hit and run" for them to move realistically, or can I just swing away? Will using "hit and run" in this situation cause the batter to swing too often? Would "run and hit" be better? This came up in a game where I was managing the Mets, Carlos Delgado up, 1st and 2nd, 2 outs, 3-2 count. Normally one would not "hit & run" with Delgado but I can't tell if using "hit and run" is the normal/required thing to do in the game to get the runners in motion. Thanks in advance.

05-25-2009, 08:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,983 Thanks: 7 Thanked 46x in 36 posts	I don't have scientific proof, but more often than not (I don't know if it is always) runners do run on 3-2 with two outs without being told to do so. __________________ Former Co-Commish and owner of the Boston Red Sox, 1783-1144, .609%, of the defunct Overlords Baseball League (1930-48). 17 Division wins, 9 ALCS wins, 5 World Series wins.

05-25-2009, 09:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
TribeFanInNC Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,532 Thanks: 94 Thanked 268x in 209 posts	I'm 99% sure the runners will go on their own 3-2 with 2 outs. I use run and hit with less than 2 outs. That's my interpretation on why it is there, but that is more my opinion than fact. __________________ PEBA - Duluth Warriors

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05-25-2009, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
StyxNCa Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 3,000 Thanks: 228 Thanked 177x in 105 posts	Also, just to let you know, Markus once said that the baserunner at 1B is automatically being held, The "hold" option for pitchers just makes them concentrate more on the runner and therefore they lose a bit against the batter. He said he never uses the hold option.