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  • RaychelSnr
    Executive Editor
    • Jan 2007
    • 4846

    #1

    Directional Hitting in MLB 15 The Show, How it Works (Video)

    This video is provided by OS Guest Poster Jake Berger. You can find (and subscribe) to Jake on YouTube, as well as follow him on Twitter.

    Welcome to the second episode of Jake's MLB 101 series. The first guide dealt with Zone hitting.

    Today we're keeping the topic on hitting, but we are going to look at the new directional hitting mechanic. We'll break down how its programmed, and explore ways we can use that knowledge to improve our hitting.

    Check out the full video above and be sure to subscribe and follow Jake at the links above as well!
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  • Lisac
    MVP
    • Aug 2013
    • 1818

    #2
    Re: Directional Hitting in MLB 15 The Show, How it Works (Video)

    Im probably in the minority here but i think the directional hitting is a waste. They couldve used this space to touch up other glaring aspects of the game. Sure it helps if you want to hit the ball in the air or the ground but to pull or hit oppo you just swing early or late on the pitch. Thats how its been for many years now. Regardless just my opinion and really enjoying this years Show!

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    • Wolverines05
      Rookie
      • Nov 2008
      • 137

      #3
      Re: Directional Hitting in MLB 15 The Show, How it Works (Video)

      Thanks for posting Chris!

      For those that want to see the video on youtube, here it is:


      Also check the guide for zone hitting here:


      Or just check out the article posted on OS found within the forum!

      Hope you all enjoy. Stay tuned for analog hitting tutorial next!
      Check out my channel for reviews and sports guides.

      Channel:
      https://www.youtube.com/user/FratNightGaming

      MLB THE SHOW GUIDES:
      https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...oXcjKpbMYUEbd2

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      • COMMISSIONERHBK9
        MVP
        • Dec 2003
        • 4558

        #4
        Re: Directional Hitting in MLB 15 The Show, How it Works (Video)

        So I just finish watching the video just to clarify if u use directional don't aim with the left analog stick all the time is that correct? So u just have to hit x and time is that correct?
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        • bnuleoprt
          Just started!
          • May 2015
          • 2

          #5
          Re: Directional Hitting in MLB 15 The Show, How it Works (Video)

          Hope you all enjoy. Stay tuned for analog hitting tutorial next!

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          • APinkOtakuLover
            Rookie
            • Apr 2014
            • 21

            #6
            Personally I LUV the directional hitting cause i feel like i'm playing MVP Baseball 05 again.

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            • GlennN
              MVP
              • Oct 2003
              • 1929

              #7
              Originally posted by Lisac
              Im probably in the minority here but i think the directional hitting is a waste. They couldve used this space to touch up other glaring aspects of the game. Sure it helps if you want to hit the ball in the air or the ground but to pull or hit oppo you just swing early or late on the pitch. Thats how its been for many years now. Regardless just my opinion and really enjoying this years Show!
              I thought I was the only one feeling this way. To me, there was never a need to tack this on - pitch location and timing should always be what dictates where the ball goes. But, yeah, I also agree that I am having a great time with the game!

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              • Wolverines05
                Rookie
                • Nov 2008
                • 137

                #8
                Re: Directional Hitting in MLB 15 The Show, How it Works (Video)

                Originally posted by COMMISSIONERHBK9
                So I just finish watching the video just to clarify if u use directional don't aim with the left analog stick all the time is that correct? So u just have to hit x and time is that correct?
                Correct. I would just use directional hitting when there is specifically something you want to do at the plate, like hit a fly/ground ball. still, timing and pitch location/type take precedence over DI.
                Check out my channel for reviews and sports guides.

                Channel:
                https://www.youtube.com/user/FratNightGaming

                MLB THE SHOW GUIDES:
                https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...oXcjKpbMYUEbd2

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                • NAFBUC
                  ShowTime!
                  • Feb 2008
                  • 1277

                  #9
                  Re: Directional Hitting in MLB 15 The Show, How it Works (Video)

                  Originally posted by Wolverines05
                  Thanks for posting Chris!

                  For those that want to see the video on youtube, here it is:


                  Also check the guide for zone hitting here:


                  Or just check out the article posted on OS found within the forum!

                  Hope you all enjoy. Stay tuned for analog hitting tutorial next!
                  Thanks Wolverines05.........great presentation and very informative.

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                  • COMMISSIONERHBK9
                    MVP
                    • Dec 2003
                    • 4558

                    #10
                    Re: Directional Hitting in MLB 15 The Show, How it Works (Video)

                    Originally posted by Wolverines05
                    Correct. I would just use directional hitting when there is specifically something you want to do at the plate, like hit a fly/ground ball. still, timing and pitch location/type take precedence over DI.
                    So is it bad I want to influence a fly ball all the time lol and can I use power only?
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                    • birdmann
                      Rookie
                      • May 2005
                      • 49

                      #11
                      Re: Directional Hitting in MLB 15 The Show, How it Works (Video)

                      Do you have to hold the L stick throughout the at-bat? Or can I just pick a direction pre-pitch and then let go of the stick.. will the swing still be influenced?

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                      • COMMISSIONERHBK9
                        MVP
                        • Dec 2003
                        • 4558

                        #12
                        Re: Directional Hitting in MLB 15 The Show, How it Works (Video)

                        Originally posted by birdmann
                        Do you have to hold the L stick throughout the at-bat? Or can I just pick a direction pre-pitch and then let go of the stick.. will the swing still be influenced?
                        U have to hold it
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                        https://www.youtube.com/@mr_too_soon

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                        • Wolverines05
                          Rookie
                          • Nov 2008
                          • 137

                          #13
                          Re: Directional Hitting in MLB 15 The Show, How it Works (Video)

                          Originally posted by birdmann
                          Do you have to hold the L stick throughout the at-bat? Or can I just pick a direction pre-pitch and then let go of the stick.. will the swing still be influenced?
                          You have to hold it. It works in the EXACT same way as MVP BASEBALL's hitting interface. its pretty much the same mechanic, except with the addition of camera shifts and visual indicators.
                          Check out my channel for reviews and sports guides.

                          Channel:
                          https://www.youtube.com/user/FratNightGaming

                          MLB THE SHOW GUIDES:
                          https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...oXcjKpbMYUEbd2

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                          • COMMISSIONERHBK9
                            MVP
                            • Dec 2003
                            • 4558

                            #14
                            Re: Directional Hitting in MLB 15 The Show, How it Works (Video)

                            Originally posted by Wolverines05
                            You have to hold it. It works in the EXACT same way as MVP BASEBALL's hitting interface. its pretty much the same mechanic, except with the addition of camera shifts and visual indicators.
                            I'm confuse now what to use zone or directional
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                            https://www.youtube.com/@mr_too_soon

                            https://twitter.com/Mr_too_soon

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                            • spaceg0st
                              Rookie
                              • Mar 2009
                              • 88

                              #15
                              Yea, also agree that this version of directional hitting was a waste. They SHOULDVE incorporated an mvp style of zone that merged PCI hitting with timing. Where the user try to influence contact by aimin for correct zone without full control of a PCI marker. Feels like they're really focussing on the wrong things to tweak.

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