Stuck in Left Field Like a Lost Fly Ball? How to Change Positions in MLB The Show 21
Ah, the woes of a digital baseball career. You drafted yourself as a slick-fielding shortstop, ready to snag every grounder like a magician pulling rabbits from a hat. But here you are, stuck in left field like a lost fly ball in a cornfield. Fear not, fellow gamer, for a position change is within reach!
The Easy Escape: Editing Your Loadout
This is the path of least resistance, for those who haven't dived headfirst into the minor leagues yet. Here's the drill, captain:
- Head to the "My Ballplayer" Tab: This is where your digital baseball alter ego chills. It's like his locker room, but way less smelly (hopefully).
- Gear Up for the "Loadout" Menu: This is your control center for your ballplayer's skills and position. Think of it as your personal baseball pit crew.
- Behold! The Positional Pantheon: Look up at the top left corner of the screen. See that glorious icon? That, my friend, is the key to your escape. Click it, and a list of defensive positions unfolds before you like a stadium buffet. Shortstop? Centerfielder? Go nuts!
Important Note: Just because you can be a pitcher, doesn't mean you should be a pitcher. Unless you enjoy the existential dread of watching a batter launch a moonshot over the Green Monster.
The "Road to the Show" Shuffle: A Slightly More Dramatic Option
For those already entrenched in the minor leagues, there's another way, a path fraught with… well, slightly more menu clicks.
- Embrace the Grind: Buckle up, because you're going to be simulating some games. A lot of games.
- The Mayoral Meeting (Hopefully): There's a chance, around late May, that your agent or the GM will call you into their office. This is your big shot!
- Speak Your Truth (Choose Wisely): Here's where you can politely (or not-so-politely) inform them of your desire to play a different position. Choose your words carefully, though. You don't want to end up shipped off to Siberia (or, you know, Toledo).
Bonus Tip: If the Mayoral Meeting doesn't happen, don't despair! Just keep simulating games until it does. Think of it as baseball purgatory.
There you have it, folks! With a little menu maneuvering or some simulated purgatory, you'll be back on the field in your rightful position. Just remember, even the greatest players (well, maybe not Mike Trout) started somewhere. So grab your glove (or flamethrower), and get ready to dominate!
