Rattled State
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- | A pitcher enters a '''rattled state''' when they are knocked around in a game. | + | A pitcher enters a '''rattled state''' when they are knocked around in a game. In less severe cases (Stages 1 and 2), pitchers can settle down by getting consecutive outs. The pitcher may carry a rattled state into the next inning. |
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+ | =Different Stages of Being Rattled= | ||
+ | *Stage 1 - The pitcher flinches slightly before setting up, but shakes it off. | ||
+ | *Stage 2 - The pitcher has yellow stars spinning around his head while staggering on the mound. | ||
+ | *Stage 3 - The pitcher has blue stars spinning around his head. There is less rocking back and forth compared to Stage 2 as the pitcher stands with his head tilted back, gazing into thin air. | ||
=Effects= | =Effects= | ||
- | *Pitcher is visually upset | + | *Pitcher is visually upset. |
*Diminished speed and break on pitches. | *Diminished speed and break on pitches. | ||
*Increased likelihood of misthrowing a pitch. | *Increased likelihood of misthrowing a pitch. | ||
*Stamina drain increased drastically. | *Stamina drain increased drastically. | ||
+ | *Pitcher does not respond to pitching commands right away (Stage 3) | ||
=Related Abilities= | =Related Abilities= |
Revision as of 09:26, 18 October 2008
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Description
A pitcher enters a rattled state when they are knocked around in a game. In less severe cases (Stages 1 and 2), pitchers can settle down by getting consecutive outs. The pitcher may carry a rattled state into the next inning.
Different Stages of Being Rattled
- Stage 1 - The pitcher flinches slightly before setting up, but shakes it off.
- Stage 2 - The pitcher has yellow stars spinning around his head while staggering on the mound.
- Stage 3 - The pitcher has blue stars spinning around his head. There is less rocking back and forth compared to Stage 2 as the pitcher stands with his head tilted back, gazing into thin air.
Effects
- Pitcher is visually upset.
- Diminished speed and break on pitches.
- Increased likelihood of misthrowing a pitch.
- Stamina drain increased drastically.
- Pitcher does not respond to pitching commands right away (Stage 3)
Related Abilities
- Poker faced pitchers are still prone to the effects of being rattled, but they will not show it visually.
- Poise ability affects the pitcher's susceptibility to being rattled.
- Hothead pitchers are immune to being rattled and will instead blow off steam.