fabiomontiel Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Its impossible, everytime i try to steal 2nd or 3rd, the catcher take out for like a mile... Even with chone figgins or orlando cabrera running... Is there some kind of trick or something? Thnx Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/13510-i-just-cant-steal-a-base/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicksta Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 You may want to try adjusting your "User Steal Speed" slider a bit. Add about 10. That can help balance it. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/13510-i-just-cant-steal-a-base/#findComment-163508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitoon Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I had to drop "USER Steal Delay" to -5 to steal bases at an appropriate rate. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/13510-i-just-cant-steal-a-base/#findComment-163525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shef87 Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Always check the opposing team's catcher's throwing accuracy/strength ratings and determine who you have a better chance of stealing off of based on that. You obviously wouldn't try to often to steal off Pudge or B. Molina, and the count is a part of it too. I usually don't steal unless it is a 2-1 count or something that would rule out the pitch out, thereby increasing the chance of stealing. 2 out situations are good to go on too, especially with a 2 strike count Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/13510-i-just-cant-steal-a-base/#findComment-163996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabiomontiel Posted July 30, 2005 Author Share Posted July 30, 2005 Always check the opposing team's catcher's throwing accuracy/strength ratings and determine who you have a better chance of stealing off of based on that. You obviously wouldn't try to often to steal off Pudge or B. Molina, and the count is a part of it too. I usually don't steal unless it is a 2-1 count or something that would rule out the pitch out, thereby increasing the chance of stealing. 2 out situations are good to go on too, especially with a 2 strike count Thanx, good tip man I just had a blast stealing bases against mike piazza, he had like 3 errors LOL Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/13510-i-just-cant-steal-a-base/#findComment-164005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulw Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 I "cheat" a bit because concentrating on getting a good lead and batting is just too much for me. I have set my user steal speed to +15. You're still usually get thrown out on fastballs but suceed on breaking balls and the runner getting a good jump. Steal speed +20 is even still reasonable. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/13510-i-just-cant-steal-a-base/#findComment-164006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shef87 Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Oh yeah dude...I love playing the Mets, Mike couldn't throw out David Ortiz if his life depended on it.. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/13510-i-just-cant-steal-a-base/#findComment-164014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybernetic Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 I don't steal often but I found out the best way is to take an aggressive lead and after they try about 3 pickoff attempts in that at-bat they stop and once the count is in your favor as the hitter try to get a good jump and leave as the pitcher is about to deliver that way u have a better chance of stealing.. also don't try to steal with guys who have less than an 80 speed rating or u won't get anywhere they'll get thrown out almost all the time.. even guys with ratings in the 80s get thrown out if u go on a bad pitch to steal on Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/13510-i-just-cant-steal-a-base/#findComment-164022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sowapowa Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 To steal a base, have a fast runner on 1b. I never try to steal 3rb; There is no point in stealing 3b anyway. Anywho, you take a 2 step lead. Make sure you dont push steal until the pitcher starts his motion, then you slide to the outside the base away from the catcher side. Sliding on the outside is key. All that stuff about messing with the sliders is really unnecessary. I think steals are way too easy as it is. If a catcher is bad, all your guys with 80 speed or so can steal. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/13510-i-just-cant-steal-a-base/#findComment-164068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jservice Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 I set my "USER Steal Delay" to -7 to steal bases and I play on MVP level. Set that to -50 and keep lowering it till your happy with the number of steals you have. Good luck. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/13510-i-just-cant-steal-a-base/#findComment-164216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcousticNut Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 then you slide to the outside the base away from the catcher side. Sliding on the outside is key. It bears repeating again and again..... Slide head-first to the outside part of the bag (up and right on your analog stick). I had a lot of trouble stealing until I discovered this. Now I have a very good success rate on the bags stealing both 2nd and 3rd. Good luck. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/13510-i-just-cant-steal-a-base/#findComment-164405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesHotSheSteals Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Question for the pro's. Does pitch speed and windup have any effect on stealing bases? Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/13510-i-just-cant-steal-a-base/#findComment-164709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcousticNut Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Not so sure about the windup, but pitch speed most certainly has an affect. You can steal all day against a knuckle-baller, and have much more success against a curve than a fastball. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/13510-i-just-cant-steal-a-base/#findComment-164748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
natefizzle Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Yeah curves and knucklers are better to steal on. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/13510-i-just-cant-steal-a-base/#findComment-164761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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