![]() Obviously one of the best way to hit home runs is to use a player with a high HR rating.Knowing the pitcher’s tendencies (location, speeds, pitch types, etc.) also can give you cues on where to pre-position the PCI. For example, if you have problems with high and in fast balls, cheat towards that area with the PCI so that you’re more prepared to protect a zone vs a pitch you have trouble hitting. As a strategy, before or during a pitch, move your PCI near your ‘weak spots’.Look for gaps in the infield or outfield to aim for / hit the ball to those locations. Observe how the defense is playing your batter and adjust.A pitcher is more likely to throw strikes when behind in the count, more likely to throw balls when ahead in the count. Be aware of the count to predict the next pitch.Take the first pitch of the at-bat if need be, just to get used to taking a pitch and not swinging at everything. Practice Plate Discipline - Patience is key, especially online! Many players online will try to bait you into swinging at bad pitches.Learn from the Swing Info display, which shows the timing, contact, pitch speed, and pitch location results of the last pitch.Bunting for a base hit is most effective as a late surprise vs a sagged-off defense and with a speedy hitter. ![]() Sacrifice bunts are good for moving a runner forward.Contact swings helps avoid strikeouts but less extra-base potential. Power swings are harder to time, harder to check, and have less plate coverage than regular swings but give more chance of home runs and extra-base hits. Be aware of the pros and cons of each Swing Type: “Contact”, “Normal”, and “Power” swings.Be aware of your players hot zones and cold zones in the strike zone and use that to your advantage.Be aware if your batter is a pull hitter, push hitter, or balanced and use that to your advantage.If you’re not sure, check your players attributes vs LHP and RHP to see how they fair vs the current opposing pitcher. ![]()
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