Okay, so I’ve been messing around with MLB The Show 22, specifically trying to nail down some sweet batting stances for my created player. And let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a ride.
First off, I dove into the game, fired up the player creation mode, and started tinkering. I really wanted to give my guy some personality, you know? Make him stand out a bit. So, the batting stance seemed like a good place to start.
I quickly learned that there are tons of generic stances in the game. I mean, it’s kinda overwhelming! But that’s also cool because you can find something that really fits your style. I spent a good chunk of time just scrolling through them, trying out different ones, seeing how they looked in-game.
I realized I wanted a stance that gave my player some pop, you know? Some power behind his swing. So, I started experimenting with stances where the hands are held back and high. I heard somewhere that this setup can give you more power, but your swing might be a tad slower. It seemed to work out. It feels like I’m really crushing the ball when I connect!
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Man, this guy’s stance is awesome. It looks powerful, and it feels powerful. I tried it out, and it definitely adds some oomph to the swing.
- David Ortiz – His batting stance is unique and looks cool. I tried to imitate it.
Then, I started thinking about contact hitters. I figured maybe I’d try a stance with the hands lower and closer to the body. The idea is that this should help with making contact, but you might not hit it as far. I gave it a shot, and yeah, it felt like I had a bit more control over the bat. It’s a trade-off, but it could be useful in certain situations.
I also messed around with how far the hands are from the body. I read that this can affect whether you hit inside or outside pitches better. To be honest, I didn’t notice a huge difference, but it’s something to keep in mind. I guess it’s more of a subtle thing.
After all this experimenting, I realized that the batting stance is more about personal preference than anything else. It’s about finding something that feels comfortable and looks cool. I ended up going with a slightly modified version of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s stance. It just felt right for my player, giving him a good balance of power and contact.
The whole thing was a fun little project, honestly. It’s cool that MLB The Show 22 gives you so much freedom to customize your player. It really lets you make the game your own. So yeah, if you’re into the game, I definitely recommend messing around with the batting stances. You might be surprised at what you come up with!
