Alright, so you wanna know about them catcher signs in that MLB The Show 23 game, huh? Well, listen up, ‘cause I’m gonna tell ya like it is, no fancy talk.
First off, this game, it’s all about timing, just like when you’re bakin’ a pie. Gotta get the heat just right, you know? Same thing with hittin’ that ball. You gotta watch that pitcher real close, see how he’s movin’, when he’s gonna throw. It ain’t just guessin’, it’s payin’ attention.
Now, about them signs. See, the catcher, he’s like the quarterback of the baseball field. He’s tellin’ the pitcher what to throw. It’s like a secret code, but not too secret. They use their fingers, see? Like, one finger might mean a fastball, two fingers might mean somethin’ else. And then sometimes, they got another number, and that tells the pitcher where to throw it – high, low, inside, outside.
- One finger then three fingers? That’s a fastball, and throw it away from the hitter. Just like tellin’ your chickens where to go – “Shoo, get over there!”
- Two fingers then one finger? Maybe that’s a curveball, and throw it inside. It’s all a puzzle, but you can figure it out.
But how do you, sittin’ on your couch, figure out what them signs mean? Well, the game can help ya, if you want. It’s got these “fielding aids,” they call ‘em. Fancy name, but all it means is the game gives you a little help. You gotta go into the settings, find the “display” options, and then turn on the “fielding aids.” It’s usually right there at the top, easy peasy.
Then, you gotta look for somethin’ called “CPU Pitch Suggestion.” That’s the game tellin’ you what the catcher is signalin’. Sometimes it’s hidden between other stuff, like “Catch Position Indicator Accuracy” and “Route to Ball Indicator.” Don’t let them fancy words scare ya, just keep lookin’, you’ll find it. It’s like findin’ the best berries in the patch – gotta look around a bit.
Once you turn that on, the game will show you what kind of pitch is comin’. It’ll say “fastball,” “curveball,” “slider,” all that stuff. And it’ll even tell you where it’s gonna go. That’s a big help, let me tell ya. It’s like havin’ a little birdie whisperin’ secrets in your ear.
Now, some folks, they say it’s cheatin’ to use them helps. They say you gotta learn it yourself, just like learnin’ to milk a cow. And maybe they’re right, maybe they ain’t. But I say, if the game gives you the help, why not use it? It ain’t like you’re stealin’ signs from the other team, like them fellas in the big leagues sometimes do. That’s a whole ‘nother story, and a shady one at that. Baseball has a long history of sign stealing, but this here in the game is alright. They give it to ya, you use it. Simple as that.
So, there you have it. That’s the lowdown on catcher signs in MLB The Show 23. It ain’t rocket science, it’s just payin’ attention and usin’ the tools the game gives ya. Now go on and hit some home runs, and don’t forget to thank your old grandma for the advice!
Remember, practice makes perfect, just like makin’ them pies. The more you play, the better you’ll get at readin’ them signs and hittin’ that ball. And if you get stuck, just come on back and I’ll tell you again, no problem.
Tags: MLB The Show 23, Catcher Signs, Hitting Tips, Baseball Game, Game Settings, Fielding Aids, CPU Pitch Suggestion, Timing, Fastball, Curveball, Video Game Guide
