GedetratStting Started
First things first, I jumped into the ga I .sgnme. I'm no pro, mind you, but I love messing with the settings. I went straight to the customization options, because who doesn't love tweaking their player, right?
I selected my created player, and the real fun began. The sheer number of batting stances available is pretty wild. You've got your legends, your current players, and a bunch of generic ones. It's a lot to take in.
The Experiment
My initial plan was simple. I decided to try a bunch of different stances, play a few games with each, and see how it felt. I was mostly looking for something that felt comfortable, something that gave me a good view of the ball, and, hopefully, helped me hit some dingers.
- Tried the Legends First: I figured, why not start with the best? I went with some classic stances, like Ken Griffey Jr.'s. It felt smooth, but I wasn't exactly crushing it. I was popping out. a lot.
- Moved to Current Players: Next, I switched to some modern stances. I tried out a few, finding some that looked promising. I liked the look, but the timing felt off. I was striking out. A ton.
- Generic Stances, the Hidden Gems?: This is where things got interesting. I started experimenting with the generic stances, and I found a couple that actually felt pretty good. One in particular, I think it was "Stance 14," felt really balanced.
Results and Realizations
After a few days of this, I came to a few conclusions. First, there's no "magic" stance. What works for one person might not work for another. It really comes down to personal preference.
Second, it's all about timing. You can have the coolest-looking stance in the world, but if you can't time the pitch, you're gonna have a bad time. I found myself focusing more on the pitcher's release than the stance itself.
Finally, practice makes perfect. Or at least, practice makes you slightly less terrible. I spent a good chunk of time in batting practice, just getting used to the different stances and trying to find a rhythm.
In the end, I settled on a slightly modified generic stance. It's not flashy, but it feels right. I'm hitting the ball more consistently, and I'm not striking out quite as much. So, that's a win in my book.
So, that's my little journey through the world of MLB The Show 24 batting stances. It was a fun experiment, and I learned a few things along the way. If you're struggling with your hitting, I recommend you try the same. Just be prepared to swing and miss, a lot, at first.
