Need for Speed (Not That Keanu Reeves Movie): How to Be a Blur on the Basepaths in MLB The Show 23
Ah, speed. The bane of catchers everywhere, the dream of every daring base stealer. But let's face it, your Road to the Show rookie looks like he's running in molasses compared to Rickey Henderson. Fear not, my friend, for I, Captain Casual, am here to transform you from a plodding pedestrian into a cheetah on cleats!
Step 1: Embrace the Grind (With a Hint of Hustle)
Let's be honest, building speed takes time. It's not like you can chug a gallon of Red Bull and outrun Randy Johnson overnight. But fret not, for there are ways to make the grind a little less, well, grindy.
- Off-Day Activities: Your Key to Stat City During those precious off-days, hit the gym, er, I mean, the training facility. Those mini-games might look silly, but mastering them is your ticket to stat heaven. Focus on drills that specifically target speed, because let's face it, you probably don't need help with your "pitch recognition under a strobe light" skills (although, that might explain some of your strikeouts...).
- Become a Stealing Machine (Well, Almost) Successful stolen bases not only rack up points for that sweet ego boost, but they also give your speed a nice little bump. Just remember, base stealing is an art, not a science. Learn pitcher tendencies, time your slides perfectly, and avoid looking like a deer in headlights when the catcher throws down.
- Embrace the Power of Plus-Speed Cleats Think of cleats like tiny rocket boosters for your feet. Every little bit counts, so snag yourself some gold-quality cleats with a speed boost. Just avoid the neon pink ones with flames – unless you're going for the "look at me, I'm ridiculously fast" vibe.
Step 2: Become a Master of Efficiency (Because Who Wants to Waste Time?)
Look, we all know MLB games can take forever. But fear not, there are ways to shave off precious minutes (or even hours) while still becoming a base-burning bandit.
- Embrace "Beginner" Difficulty (Don't Judge!) Yes, you read that right. Here me out – on "Beginner" difficulty, you'll be launching dingers left and right, which means those precious off-days come faster. Think of it as a strategic retreat to build your speed before conquering higher difficulties. Just don't tell your online buddies...
- Turn Up the Pitch Tempo Those long windup animations can be mesmerizing, but not when you're trying to squeeze a game in before dinner. Head over to the settings and crank up the pitch tempo. It might feel like you're watching a fast-motion highlight reel at first, but trust me, you'll get used to it.
- Cut the Fat (Not Literally, Please) Turn off those flashy celebrations and lengthy replays. You might miss a pimped home run bat flip, but hey, you'll also be several minutes closer to stealing home.
By following these tips, you'll be well on your way to becoming a speed demon on the basepaths. Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day, but with a little dedication (and maybe a questionable amount of Red Bull), you'll be leaving catchers in the dust in no time!
