Tired of Being a AAAA Player? Here's How to Launch Your MLB Superstardom (in MLB The Show 23, at Least)
You've spent years toiling away in the minors, the flickering fluorescent lights of the stadium tunnel your only companion. Hot dogs are your best friend, and the closest you get to the big leagues is washing laundry next to a grumpy veteran pitcher. Fear not, fellow bench-warmer! This guide will be your rocket ship to the majors, or at least a comfy bus ride to Double-A.
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| How To Start A New Rtts Mlb 23 |
Step 1: Escape the Minors (Without Actually Escaping)
First things first, don't try scaling the outfield wall to "prove your hustle." Trust me, security doesn't appreciate that kind of enthusiasm. Instead, head to the main menu and hover over the ever-so-inviting "RTTS" (Road to the Show) option. But hold on there, slugger! Don't just blindly smash that X button like you're swinging at a hanging curve. We're going rogue.
Hold down the Square button instead. This, my friend, is the secret handshake to starting a brand new RTTS career. A shiny new baseball odyssey awaits!
Step 2: Become a Michelangelo (Of Your Character, That Is)
Now comes the fun part: sculpting your alter ego! Will you be a towering first baseman with a power swing that could launch a baseball into orbit? Perhaps a speedy outfielder with a stolen base success rate that would make Rickey Henderson proud? The choice is yours, grasshopper.
QuickTip: Read line by line if it’s complex.
Don't be afraid to get weird. Go for the neon green batting gloves, the handlebar mustache, the name "Rusty Slugger." This is your chance to live out your wildest baseball fantasies, so go nuts!
Just maybe avoid making your character look exactly like Mike Trout. It might be a tad unrealistic.
Step 3: Embrace the Grind (But Make it Fashionable)
The minor leagues are a grind, no doubt about it. But hey, at least you're one step closer to the big leagues! Savor the questionable ballpark food, the endless bus rides filled with snoring teammates, and the thrill of finally getting called up to Double-A (it's a bigger deal than you think).
QuickTip: Pause at lists — they often summarize.
Remember, every at-bat, every pitch is a chance to prove yourself. Mash dingers (home runs, for the uninitiated), make dazzling plays in the field, and become a clubhouse legend (even if that legend involves accidentally setting the toaster on fire).
Congratulations, You're a Major Leaguer! (Maybe)
With enough hard work (and a little bit of luck), you'll eventually make it to the bright lights of the major leagues. The roar of the crowd, the flash of the cameras, the autograph requests (hopefully not from pigeons)...it's everything you've ever dreamed of.
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Just try not to trip over your own feet running the bases for your first big league home run. It happens to the best of us.
Tip: Revisit this page tomorrow to reinforce memory.
## RTTS FAQ
How to Throw a Fastball? Practice, practice, practice! And maybe don't anger the pitching coach.
How to Hit a Home Run? Focus on timing, power doesn't hurt either (unless you hit the ball directly at the umpire).
QuickTip: Stop scrolling fast, start reading slow.
How to Get Called Up? Ball like a maniac. Seriously, mash the ever-loving baseball out of the park.
How to Deal with a Slump? Don't throw your bat. Take some deep breaths, watch some inspirational baseball movies (but avoid "Major League II," that'll just stress you out).
How to Become an MVP? See answer to "How to Ball Like a Maniac?"
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