Successfully stealing a base

[Bgrd1080]

Any tips on stealing a base fellas? I've been thrown out all 3 tries, using Coco Crisp and Jemile Weeks. Not the slowest guys going and yet not even that close to successful.

[GruffyMcGuiness]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bgrd1080

Any tips on stealing a base fellas? I've been thrown out all 3 tries, using Coco Crisp and Jemile Weeks. Not the slowest guys going and yet not even that close to successful.

Same... I get a two step lead and then get hosed with the Uptons and JHey

[Bgrd1080]

I really need to know what I'm doing wrong. I don't think I can get much bigger of a lead, but is the huge lead tipping the computer? I was in the 13th inning trying to get Coco into scoring position and instead he got thrown out by a mile. It should have at least been close, but it wasn't. What am I doing wrong?

[chef4233]

Catcher arm and accuracy slider @ 40. Plus it's an art. The count (2-1, 2-0) on the batter is important, plus the delivery style of the pitcher matters to. Timing is even more important when getting the jump. Practice and Focus.

[Mt Oread]

Also, some pitchers have hitches in their motions that give you extra time. Spend some time reading pitchers to maximize your jump.

I would also say that two steps is not enough. That's my base lead. I'd consider a thee, or even four step lead. Your risk of pick-off is greater, but those steps count.

Failing all of that, increase baserunner speed and drop the CPU's throwing arm.

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[Money99]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mt Oread

Also, some pitchers have hitches in their motions that give you extra time. Spend some time reading pitchers to maximize your jump. I would also say that two steps is not enough. That's my base lead. I'd consider a thee, or even four step lead. Your risk of pick-off is greater, but those steps count. Failing all of that, increase baserunner speed and drop the CPU's throwing arm. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

Good advice.
This was a problem in 2k12 as well. It was nearly impossible to steal a bag.
So, like Mt Oread stated, you're going to have to adjust some sliders.

[Plache]

Watch for pitcher tendencies - if you can time when they're going to pitch the ball, you can easily steal a bag. If you release right before they go into the windup, or step if they're pitching from the stretch: unless you're running with someone like Ryan Howard, the bag is yours. If you release too soon however, you're gonna get picked off. Just like real life baseball.

[celtics6]

I just stole one. Had a 4 step lead and took off right when he pitched it. I felt like ricky henderson. Just came out aggressive. The commentators were like marte may take off here. So I did. First pitch. The pticher didn't even look over.