MLB The Show 24 Two-Way Player Guide: Pitching and Hitting Tips

Alright, let’s talk about this “MLB The Show 24” two-way player thing, you know, the one where you get to be both a hitter and a pitcher. Sounds fancy, but lemme tell ya, it ain’t all sunshine and rainbows.

First off, this hitting business. The young’uns say you gotta practice, gotta hit them fastballs high and inside, then them curveballs low. They talk about “perfects” and “red zones,” whatever that means. Sounds like a whole lotta fuss to me. Back in my day, you just swung the bat and hoped for the best! But I guess if you wanna be good at this game, you gotta listen to them youngsters. They say find your pitch, the one you like to hit. Some folks like ’em high, some like ’em low, some like ’em outside. Find your sweet spot, I guess. And they say some players got a whole lotta red, meaning they can hit just about anything. Lucky ducks!

Hitting ain’t easy, lemme tell ya. They talk about this “zone hitting” thing. Says it takes getting used to. I ain’t tried it yet, so I can’t say much about it. But from what I hear, it’s the way to go if you wanna be a good hitter. So I guess you gotta grit your teeth and learn it, even if it’s a pain in the neck.

Now, about this pitching thing. They got all sorts of fancy ways to throw the ball in this game. They talk about “pinpoint pitching,” saying it’s the best but also the hardest to learn. Sounds like a whole lot of trouble to me. But they say if you can figure it out, you can throw the ball exactly where you want it. That sounds kinda useful, I gotta admit. Being able to put the ball where you want it, that’s important. Keeps them hitters from smackin’ it outta the park.

So, to be a good hitter, you gotta practice, find your pitch, and maybe learn this “zone hitting” thing.
And to be a good pitcher, you gotta learn how to control the ball, maybe even try that “pinpoint pitching.”

But here’s the thing, doing both, being a hitter and a pitcher, that’s a whole different ballgame. It’s tiring, that’s for sure. You gotta be good at two things, not just one. You gotta practice your hitting, then you gotta practice your pitching. And then you gotta do it all again in the game. It ain’t for the faint of heart, that’s for sure. You gotta be tough, gotta be determined, gotta be willin’ to put in the work.

And let me tell you something else, this game, it changes all the time. They update it, they tweak it, they add new stuff. So even if you think you got it all figured out, they go and change it on ya. Keeps you on your toes, I guess. But it can also be darn frustrating. You just gotta roll with the punches, I reckon. That’s what life’s all about, ain’t it?

So, if you wanna be a two-way player in “MLB The Show 24,” you gotta be prepared to work hard. You gotta practice your hitting, you gotta practice your pitching, and you gotta be willin’ to learn new things. It ain’t easy, but it can be rewarding. Just like life, I guess. You get out what you put in. So, get out there, swing that bat, throw that ball, and have some fun. That’s what it’s all about, ain’t it? Having a little fun along the way.

And don’t you go forgettin’ to take a break every now and then. All this hittin’ and pitchin’ can wear you out. Go get yourself a nice cup of tea, sit down for a spell, and then get back at it. That’s my advice, anyway. Take it or leave it. I ain’t twistin’ nobody’s arm.

At the end of the day, it’s just a game, right? So don’t get too worked up about it. Just try your best, have some fun, and don’t let them young’uns tell you you can’t do it. You can do anything you set your mind to, that’s what I always say.

And remember, even if you ain’t the best hitter or the best pitcher, you can still be a valuable player. Just gotta find your niche, find your way to contribute. That’s true in the game and it’s true in life.

So, go on now, give it a try. Be a two-way player, if that’s what you want. Just don’t come cryin’ to me if it’s too hard. I told ya it wouldn’t be easy!