Alright, so you wanna know about this “vision” thing in that there baseball game, MLB The Show? Well, let me tell ya, it ain’t rocket science. It’s like this…
You see, when them fellers are up at bat, they gotta see the ball, right? That’s where vision comes in. It ain’t about how good their eyes are, like if they need glasses or somethin’. Naw, it’s about how well they can put the bat on the ball, even if it ain’t a perfect pitch.
Think of it like this… You ever try to swat a fly? Sometimes you hit it dead on, sometimes you just kinda clip it. Vision in the game is like that “clip.” It makes the bat bigger, so to speak. Not really bigger, you understand, but it gives the batter a better chance of hittin’ the ball, even if they swing a little early or a little late.
- More Vision, More Hits: The more vision a player has, the easier it is for them to make contact. Simple as that. They might not always hit it hard, but they’ll hit it more often.
- Bad Timing? No Problem (Sometimes): Even if you swing at a bad pitch, or your timing is off, a high vision rating can help you foul it off instead of missin’ completely. That’s better than swingin’ at nothin’, ain’t it?
- Pitchers Got Vision Too, Sort Of: Now, pitchers, they got somethin’ called K/9, which is kinda the opposite of vision. The higher the K/9, the harder it is for the batter to make good contact. It shrinks that there bat, you follow? So, a pitcher with good K/9 is tough to hit against, even for a batter with high vision.
So, when you’re pickin’ your players, or settin’ up your lineup, you gotta think about vision. A fella with good vision, he’s gonna get on base more. He might not hit a homer every time, but he’ll get them singles and doubles, keep the game movin’. That’s what you want, ain’t it? You want fellers who can put the bat on the ball and get on base.
Let me tell ya, I seen plenty of games where a fella with high vision just pokes the ball into the outfield, nothin’ fancy, but he gets on base. And then the next guy comes up and smacks him in, scores a run. That’s how you win ballgames, little by little. It ain’t always about the home runs. Though them homers sure are somethin’ to see.
And don’t forget, vision ain’t the only thing that matters. You got power, contact, speed… all that stuff is important. But vision, that’s the one that helps you make contact, and if you can’t make contact, well, you ain’t gonna do much hittin’, that’s for sure.
Some folks, they like to load up on power hitters, guys who can knock the ball outta the park. But them guys, sometimes they strike out a lot. A fella with good vision, he’s gonna put the ball in play, make the fielders work. He might not hit it hard all the time, but he’ll give you a chance. And in baseball, that’s all you need sometimes, just a chance.
So next time you’re playin’ MLB The Show, pay attention to that there vision rating. It ain’t just some number, it’s tellin’ you how good that fella is at hittin’ the ball, plain and simple. And hittin’ the ball, well, that’s what the whole game is about, ain’t it?
And let me tell you another thing, them pitchers, they try to trick ya. They throw all kinds of fancy pitches, curveballs, sliders, changeups… But a fella with good vision, he can see them pitches better, react quicker. He ain’t gonna be fooled so easily. He’ll wait for his pitch, and when he gets it, he’ll smack it.
So, there you have it. Vision in MLB The Show, it’s about hittin’ the ball, plain and simple. It ain’t complicated. Just remember, more vision, more hits. And more hits, more runs. And more runs, well, that means you win the game. And that’s the whole point, ain’t it?
Now, go on and play that there game. And don’t forget what I told ya about vision. It might just help you win a few more games.
Tags: MLB The Show, Vision, Hitting, Batting, PCI, Plate Coverage Indicator, Contact, K/9, Player Stats, Baseball Game, Tips, Gameplay
