Alright, let’s talk about them sidearm pitchers in that MLB The Show 24 game, ya know? Them fellas who throw all funky, not like the regular fellas. It’s a whole different ball game, I tell ya.
What’s a Sidearm Pitcher Anyway?
So, a sidearm pitcher, well, he don’t throw overhand like most fellas. He throws from the side, like, almost underhand, but not quite. It’s kinda like slingin’ a rock, but real fast and accurate, ya see? This makes the ball move different, makes it harder for them hitters to smack it good. They just ain’t used to it.
Why Use ‘Em in the Game?
Now, why you’d wanna use these fellas in the game? Well, it’s like this: them hitters, they expect the ball to come in a certain way, right? Overhand, fast and straight, or maybe a curveball that breaks down. But a sidearmer? His ball moves all weird, comes in at a different angle. It’s all about foolin’ them batters, gettin’ ’em swingin’ at nothin’.
Good Sidearm Pitchers in the Show
- They got some fellas in the game who throw sidearm, real good ones too. I can’t rightly remember all their names, but there’s some fellas who used to play, like Madison Bumgarner, he was a lefty sidearmer, tough as nails. Chris Sale, another one, real skinny fella but throws fire from the side. And some older fellas, like Dennis Eckersley, he was a sidearm closer, nobody could hit him. You gotta find these fellas in the game, they can be real useful.
- When you’re lookin’ for these pitchers, you gotta check their stats. See how fast they throw, how much their ball moves. That’s the key. You want a fella who can throw hard but also has that good movement, makes the ball dance, ya know?
How to Pitch with a Sidearmer
Now, pitchin’ with these fellas ain’t the same as throwin’ with a regular pitcher. You gotta use their strengths. That means mixin’ it up, keepin’ them hitters guessin’. Throw fastballs, but also throw them sliders and sinkers that break away from the bat. It’s all about control, puttin’ the ball where you want it. And don’t forget accuracy, if you don’t have control, you’ll end up walkin’ all the batters and that ain’t good.
Using the Controls
The game, it gives you a little meter thingy, see? You gotta press the button to start the meter, then again to set the power, and then one more time to set the accuracy. It’s kinda like, uh, like milkin’ a cow, gotta get the timing just right. With a sidearmer, you wanna pay extra attention to that accuracy part, make sure you’re hittin’ your spots.
Building Your Pitching Arsenal
You can’t just throw the same pitch over and over, even with a sidearmer. You need a whole mess of pitches, maybe four or five different ones. Fastballs, curveballs, sliders, sinkers, changeups – the more the better. The idea is to keep them hitters off balance, never lettin’ ’em get comfortable.
Gettin’ the Power and Accuracy Right
It ain’t enough just to throw from the side. You gotta have some oomph behind it, some power. And you gotta be accurate, put the ball where you want it. It’s like throwin’ horseshoes, gotta have that perfect mix of power and control. Batting gloves ain’t gonna help them hitters much if you’re hittin’ your spots with that sidearm action, they’ll be swingin’ at air all day long.
Fooling the Batters
That’s the whole darn point, ain’t it? Foolin’ them batters. Makn’ ’em look silly. A good sidearmer, he can do that all day long. He throws ’em off, makes ’em swing at pitches that ain’t even close. It’s a beautiful thing to watch, I tell ya. Mix up the speeds, the locations, keep ‘em guessin’. That’s the secret.
The Key to Striking Out the Opposition
So, to strike ’em out, you gotta be smart. You gotta use all them pitches, mix ’em up good. High heat, slow curves, that sneaky sidearm slider… gotta keep them hitters on their toes. It’s like, uh, like makin’ a good stew, gotta have all the right ingredients, and gotta know how to put ‘em together just right. And remember, it’s just a game, have fun with it. Don’t get all worked up if you lose, it ain’t the end of the world.
So there ya have it, a little somethin’ about them sidearm pitchers in that there video game. They’re a different breed, them fellas, but they can be mighty effective if you know how to use ’em. Go on, give ’em a try, see what you can do.
