The Designated Hitting Dilemma: How to Unleash Your Inner Bunker Buster in MLB The Show 23
Ah, the Designated Hitter. The Sultan of Swat. The Bringer of Dingers. Let's face it, folks, in MLB The Show 23, sometimes your pitcher looks less like Nolan Ryan and more like a confused penguin at a batting cage. We all dream of a world where pitchers leave the the hitting to the professionals (like us!), but enabling the DH can feel like navigating a labyrinth blindfolded. Fear not, fellow sluggers, for I am here to guide you through the murky depths of settings and unleash your inner Babe Ruth!
Step 1: Embrace the Bench Life (Chewing Gum Not Included)
First things first, becoming a DH is a life of luxury. Forget about chasing down fly balls or the questionable glamour of the pitcher's mound. This is all about basking in the dugout sun, cracking seeds, and waiting for your moment to unleash fury on the poor sap toeing the rubber. Think of it as a baseball-themed vacation... with a healthy dose of competitive violence.
Step 2: Crafting Your Battering Ram (No Actual Rams Required)
Now for the fun part: building your ultimate DH monster! We're talking maxed out power, contact hitting that would shame a fly swatter, and a launch angle that would make NASA jealous. Focus on dudes who live for the long ball, the kind of guys who can turn a fastball into a permanent resident of the cheap seats.
Pro Tip: Don't forget about lefty/righty splits! A good DH can punish both sides of the pitching spectrum, leaving opposing teams with nowhere to hide.
Step 3: Unleashing the Destroyer (and the Dingers)
Alright, Machiavelli of the batter's box, it's time to unleash your fury! Remember, patience is a virtue (except at the plate). Lay off those tempting breaking balls that look like they're auditioning for Cirque du Soleil, and wait for the juicy fastball you can turn into a rocket. Every swing is your chance to etch your name in the annals of baseball history (or at least your franchise's stat sheet).
Here's the not-so-fun part: Actually enabling the DH in MLB The Show 23 depends on the mode you're playing.
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Franchise Mode: This is where the magic happens! You can choose to have the DH on for all leagues from the get-go. But be warned, this decision is permanent for that specific franchise. No do-overs!
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Exhibition and Online Modes: The DH is dependent on the real-life league rules. American League? DH city, baby! National League? Get ready to see your pitcher take some serious hacks (with questionable results, most likely).
There you have it, folks! With a little know-how and a whole lot of power hitting, you can turn your team into a force to be reckoned with. Now get out there and launch some dingers! Just remember, great power comes with great responsibility (and a sore arm from all those home runs).
