Alright, folks, let’s dive into how I figured out stealing bases in MLB The Show 24. Honestly, it took me a bit of trial and error, so I’m gonna walk you through my whole process, bumps and all.
First Attempts (and Failures)
Initially, I just kinda winged it. I picked a fast guy, like, you know, someone with a high speed rating, and just hit the steal button (L2 on PlayStation) whenever I felt like it. Bad idea. I got thrown out a lot. Like, embarrassingly often. I figured there had to be more to it than just speed, and boy, was I right.
Learning the Ropes
So, I started paying more attention. I noticed a few things:
- The Pitcher’s Delivery: Some pitchers are sloooow to the plate. Those are your guys. Others are quick, and you’re basically toast if you try to steal on them.
- The Catcher’s Arm: Some catchers have cannons for arms. Stealing on them is risky business, even with a fast runner.
- Lead-Offs: You can take a bigger lead by tapping L1, but be careful! You can get picked off if you’re too aggressive.
Putting it All Together (My “Aha!” Moment)
The real breakthrough came when I started combining all of this. I stopped just hitting L2 and started, you know, thinking about it.
Here’s what my process looks like now:
- Runner Selection: I look for speed, obviously. But I also check the “Steal” rating. It’s not just about raw speed.
- Pitcher Watch: I take a few pitches, just to get a feel for the pitcher’s delivery. Is he slow? Does he vary his timing? Is he paying attention to my runner at all? If he looks lazy it is my time.
- Lead-Off: I usually take one extra step with L1. If the pitcher looks antsy, I might not even do that.
- The Jump: This is the tricky part. You gotta time it just right. I usually hit L2 right as the pitcher starts his motion towards home plate. Not before, not after. Right as he moves.
- Sliding:I direct my runner by control stick.
Practice, Practice, Practice
Even after figuring all this out, I still get thrown out sometimes. It’s baseball, it happens. But I’m definitely stealing bases a lot more successfully now. My biggest piece of advice? Go into practice mode and just mess around with it. Get a feel for the timing, the different pitcher animations, and how your runner reacts. It really does make a difference.
Hope this helps you become a base-stealing menace! Let me know if you’ve got any other tips, I’m always learning.
