Buckle Up, Buttercup: How to Unleash Your Inner Baseball Legend in MLB the Show 23
Ah, baseball legends. The guys whose posters adorned your childhood walls. The names that still send shivers down your spine (and maybe make your dad a little misty-eyed). Guys who could launch bombs like they were firing tennis balls, or whose curveballs could tie a pretzel in mid-air.
Well, fret no more, because MLB the Show 23 lets you ditch the rookie ball and step into the batter's box (or pitcher's mound) with these baseball immortals. But before you go full "bench-clearing brawl" with Babe Ruth, here's a quick guide to wrangling these legends and reliving history (or, you know, making your own).
Finding Your Forever Team (of Legends)
First things first, you gotta decide how you wanna play. Here's the lowdown on the two main options:
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Franchise Mode: Basically, you're the GM, the manager, the batboy – you're running the whole dang show. This is your chance to build a dynasty with a team stacked with legends. Think Yankees with Ruth, Gehrig, and DiMaggio all on the same squad. Talk about unfair! Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility (and a potentially grumpy owner if you keep striking out).
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Exhibition Mode: More of a "pick-up game" feel. Want to see how Ken Griffey Jr. would fare against Nolan Ryan in a pitcher's duel? Or maybe you wanna orchestrate a legendary showdown between the Yankees and the Red Sox, with a team of past and present all-stars? Exhibition mode is your oyster (though, ideally, one that doesn't throw curveballs).
Swapping Like a Champ (or Chump)
Alright, so you've chosen your path. Now, how do you actually get these legends on your team? It's all about roster control, baby. Head into the "Roster Control" section and then "Roster Moves". This is where the magic happens. You'll see a bunch of teams, but there'll also be some special ones labelled "Legends." These are your golden tickets!
Here's the fun part: you gotta swap a player on your current roster for a legend. Think of it as a baseball version of "Trading Places." Just be warned, you can't exactly add legends willy-nilly. Gotta make some tough decisions, like whether your benchwarmer with a subpar batting average is really worth keeping over, say, Mickey Mantle.
Tips for the Not-So-Legends Among Us
- Know your strengths: Not all legends are created equal. Some guys were hitting machines, others were strikeout artists. Pick legends that complement your playstyle. No point in grabbing a power hitter if you can't even make contact!
- Respect the Classics: These guys played a different game. Pitches might move a little differently, bats might not have the same pop. Don't get discouraged if you don't go yard every other at-bat with Babe Ruth.
- Have Fun!: This is about reliving baseball history and whooping some digital butt with your favorite players. So crank up the difficulty if you're feeling feisty, or play on rookie and just enjoy the nostalgia.
So there you have it, folks. With a little roster wrangling and a whole lot of baseball love, you can be building your own legend team and dominating the diamond in MLB the Show 23. Now go forth and make history (or at least make the opposing team cry... with laughter, hopefully).