Be the Baseball Boss: How to Craft Your MLB The Show 23 Superstar (Without Stealing Bryce Harper's Lunch Money)
Ever wished you could launch mammoth dingers or paint corners with a fastball that'd make Nolan Ryan jealous? Well, my friend, ditch the fantasy baseball and step into the batter's box (or pitcher's mound) of MLB The Show 23! But before you start mowing down hitters or turning every at-bat into a highlight reel, you gotta create your baseball alter ego. Don't worry, this ain't rocket surgery (although creating a pitcher with pinpoint control might feel that way at times).
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| How To Create A Player In Mlb The Show 23 |
Step 1: Sculpting Your Baseball Adonis (or Adonisette)
This is where things get fun (and maybe a little embarrassing, depending on your artistic skills). You'll be in charge of crafting your player's look. Think chiseled jawline, flowing locks, or maybe a handlebar mustache that would make Rollie Fingers proud. Here's the golden rule: There are no wrong answers. Unless you decide to give your outfielder bright pink cleats. Then we might have a conversation.
Bonus Tip: If you have the MLB The Show Companion App, you can use the "Face Scan" feature to import your own glorious mug (or your pet hamster's, we won't judge).
Step 2: Picking Your Poison (Playing Style, That Is)
Are you a masher who wants to crush tater bombs like they're going out of style? Or maybe a defensive wizard with a glove that could snag a butterfly on the breeze? MLB The Show 23 lets you specialize your player for different roles.
QuickTip: Let each idea sink in before moving on.
- Hitters: Choose between power hitting, contact hitting, or balanced. You can even be a slap-hitting second baseman if that's your thing (just don't tell Pete Alonso).
- Pitchers: Focus on overpowering fastballs, mind-bending breaking balls, pinpoint control, or the mysterious art of the knuckleball (just ask R.A. Dickey).
Remember: You can always create multiple players to experience the thrill of different positions!
Step 3: From Scrub to Stud (Developing Your Player)
Your created player won't be a superstar overnight (unless you edit their attributes, but that's a story for another day). MLB The Show 23 features a progression system where your player improves as they play games. So lace up your virtual cleats, hit the field, and watch your baseball prodigy blossom!
Pro Tip: Completing challenges and objectives will give your player a nice XP boost.
Tip: Avoid distractions — stay in the post.
FAQ: You Asked, We Answered (Kinda)
How to create a player in MLB The Show 23?
Go to "Create" > "Roster Control" > "Create Player."
How to make my player a superstar right away?
QuickTip: Stop to think as you go.
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While you can't edit their starting attributes, playing games and completing challenges will make them a beast (eventually).
How to get a cool nickname for my player?
Great question! Unfortunately, the game doesn't assign nicknames, but feel free to get creative and come up with your own. "The Sultan of Swat" anyone?
QuickTip: Every section builds on the last.
How to make my player look like Mike Trout?
Let's be honest, there's only one Mike Trout. But you can definitely create a player who rakes just as well!
How to make my created player a pitcher who throws 100 mph fastballs?
Focus on developing your velocity attribute and practice, practice, practice! Remember, Nolan Ryan didn't become "The Ryan Express" overnight.
So there you have it! Now you're armed with the knowledge to create your MLB The Show 23 legend. Get out there, dominate the competition, and maybe even give Bryce Harper a run for his money (but definitely don't steal his lunch).
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