Strat-O-Matic Baseball 365

So in a game last night, I was the beneficiary of a home run that was hit on an apparent hit and run. No complaints of course, but not sure how this would happen given it doesn't appear anywhere on the H&R charts that I know of? Is H&R one the "black box" items for 365(I don't mean in a nefarious way)?

can you please post a link to the PbP?

There are some enhancements that come into play at times but the PbP link may help narrow it down.

FrankieT wrote:can you please post a link to the PbP?

There are some enhancements that come into play at times but the PbP link may help narrow it down.

Sure, see bottom on 2nd inning.

https://365.strat-o-matic.com/game/play ... 461492/653

The hit and run chart is only used if the batter's card rolls. If the pitcher's card rolls, a few outcomes are altered - walks, strikeouts, and lineouts. But you can still hit home runs off the pitcher's card.

I have a question on hit and runs. When should they be used? I typically just have my players set not to do it.

i have had some success with the hit and run when playing with a small ball team. I only set players rated A,B to hit and run more on the hitter preference page and set my team strategy to aggressive. I usually make sure they are batting behind * rated base stealers.

I use it for weaker offensive players whom I probably have in the lineup for stellar defense (some of the Bowa cards come to mind).

Also would have to have an A or B rating

Agree with the prior two posts.
Look at the HnR success tables.
Then you can use one word to answer your question: sparingly

I probably hit and run more than most. It can be a good play for weak hitters, including platoon guys facing a same-handed pitcher, if their rating is B or even C. (No one is rated A initially, B's become A's when a runner is held or the corners come in.)

From my experience, aggressive bunting is far more productive than aggressive H & R.