Alright, now, let’s talk about how to pitch a position player in MLB The Show. Now, it ain’t like throwin’ your regular pitcher out there, no sir! There’s some tricks and rules ya gotta know if you’re thinkin’ of puttin’ a position player up on the mound. Let me walk ya through it step by step, alright? Don’t worry, we’ll keep it nice and simple.
First things first, ya gotta know when you’re allowed to put a position player as a pitcher. It ain’t like the old days where you could just throw anyone out there anytime. Naw, MLB changed the rules back in 2023! Now, listen here: ya can only put a position player up to pitch if your team is down by 8 or more runs, or if you’re up by 10 runs in the 9th inning. Another time ya can do it is if you’re in extra innings. So, just keep those situations in mind, okay?
Now, here’s how ya do it in the game. First, go on over to the substitutions menu, right? Find the guy you want to pitch and swap him with the current pitcher. Now, once you’ve done that, here’s somethin’ important: if you ain’t got a designated hitter (DH) no more ‘cause you moved him to the field, you’re gonna lose the DH spot in the lineup. That means, whenever that spot comes up, the pitcher has to bat for the rest of the game. That can be a real pain if your pitcher ain’t much of a hitter, so be ready for that.
Alright, so ya got your position player up there ready to pitch. Now, don’t go thinkin’ they’re gonna be throwin’ like a regular pitcher. Nope! They ain’t got the same stamina or skill with all those fancy pitches like a fastball or slider. What they do have might just be enough to get ya through, especially if you’re already in a blowout game. Just remember, it’s about gettin’ through the inning without burnin’ up your bullpen.
If ya want that position player to pitch a bit better, ya gotta know a few things about the pitching mechanics in MLB The Show. There’s different interfaces ya can use, like the meter or analog stick. Choose what works best for ya! It’s kinda like pickin’ your favorite tractor — ya want somethin’ that feels right. Some folks like the meter, where you time the button press just right to throw a good pitch. Others go for the analog stick, which feels more like you’re actually throwin’ the ball. Try ’em both if ya ain’t sure which one to use!
When you’re pitchin’ with a fella who ain’t a real pitcher, be careful with how ya use him. These guys ain’t built for long haul pitchin’, so if you go too hard, they’ll wear out quick. And, let me tell ya, if their confidence drops, they’ll start throwin’ wild pitches like nobody’s business! Keep it slow and steady, alright?
Another thing to watch for is makin’ sure ya got the right pitch types. Now, position players ain’t gonna be throwin’ any top-of-the-line curveballs or splitters, but they might have a fastball or maybe a changeup. Use what ya got! Don’t go tryin’ to make ’em do pitches they can’t handle, or you’ll be handin’ out walks left and right. Stick with what they’re comfortable with and keep it simple.
Sometimes, ya might just want to use a position player to pitch for one inning, just to save your real pitchers. If that’s the case, keep an eye on the pitch count. If they start hittin’ double digits, you might want to get ‘em outta there before they get too tired and mess up big time.
Oh, and if you ever get into trouble, like they load the bases or somethin’, ya might wanna think about switchin’ to a bullpen pitcher if ya still got one fresh. Ain’t no shame in switchin’ if things are gettin’ dicey. Position players pitchin’ ain’t supposed to be a regular thing, it’s just to get ya through tough spots or a blowout.
Alright, so here’s a little recap of the main points for ya:
- Only use a position player to pitch if you’re down by 8 or more runs, up by 10 in the 9th inning, or in extra innings.
- Go to substitutions and swap out your pitcher with a position player from the field.
- If you lose the DH, the pitcher has to bat for the rest of the game, so be ready for that.
- Choose a pitch interface that’s easy for ya, like the meter or analog stick.
- Watch the pitch count and switch out if they get too tired or shaky with confidence.
- Stick with basic pitches they’re comfortable with like fastballs or changeups, nothin’ too fancy.
There ya go! Now you’re all set to pitch with a position player in MLB The Show. It ain’t somethin’ you’ll do all the time, but now you know how to handle it when the time comes. Good luck out there on the virtual field!
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