Alright, let’s gab a bit about this MLB The Show 20 batting stances thing. Folks keep yakkin’ about it, so I figured I’d chime in, you know? Don’t expect no fancy words from me, I just call it like I see it.
Now, these young fellas in the game, they all wiggle and waggle different when they’re up to bat. Some stand tall, some crouch down low, some got their elbows all high and mighty. It’s a whole lotta fuss, if you ask me. But the game folks, them developers, they went and put all them wiggles and waggles right into the game. They call it “mo-capped” or somethin’. Sounds fancy, but it just means they copied how them fellas move.
So, you got all these different stances to pick from. Honestly, it’s enough to make your head spin. But I reckon it matters to some folks, this whole stance business. They say it helps ’em hit the ball better. Me? I just swung the bat and hoped for the best, back in my day. But these young’uns, they got all their theories and whatnot.
- Some folks like a stance where they stand up straight,
- Some like to bend their knees real low,
- Some fellas wiggle the bat all over the place before they swing.
It’s a whole show, I tell ya. And the game, it lets you try out all these different stances. You can pick one that looks like your favorite player, or you can just mess around until you find somethin’ that feels right.
Now, some smarty-pants folks say that the stance ain’t everything. They say it’s more about the swing itself. And that makes some sense, I guess. You can wiggle and waggle all you want, but if you don’t swing the bat right, you ain’t gonna hit nothin’. They talk about “normal swings” and “power swings” and all that. Sounds complicated, but I think it just means hittin’ the ball hard or hittin’ it far. Or both, if you’re lucky.
And then there’s this “zone” hitting thing. Apparently, you gotta aim where you want the ball to go. Back in my day, you just swung and hoped for the best. But these young folks, they got all their buttons and joysticks and whatnot. They can aim the bat all over the place. It’s kinda like steerin’ a car, I guess. But with a bat.
But how do you pick a good batting stance in MLB The Show 20? Well, that’s the million-dollar question, ain’t it? I reckon it’s different for everyone. What works for one fella might not work for another. Some folks like to copy their favorite player. If you always hit good with Soto in the game, then maybe try his stance. That’s what I heard some folks sayin’ anyway.
Others say you just gotta try a bunch of different stances until you find one that feels good. You know, like a pair of comfy shoes. You gotta walk around in ’em for a bit to see if they fit right. Same thing with a batting stance. You gotta swing the bat a few times to see if it feels right. And don’t just swing once or twice. Give it a good try, like they say. Swing a whole bunch of times, see if you’re hittin’ the ball good. And if you ain’t, then try somethin’ else.
And don’t get too hung up on the stance, neither. Like I said, the swing is important too. And so is pickin’ the right pitch to swing at. Don’t go swingin’ at everythin’ that comes your way. That’s just a waste of a good swing. Wait for a pitch you like, somethin’ you can hit hard. And then swing for the fences, as they say. Or just try to get on base. Either way, it’s all about gettin’ that bat on the ball.
So, there you have it. My two cents on this MLB The Show 20 batting stance business. It ain’t rocket science, that’s for sure. Just find somethin’ that feels comfortable, somethin’ that lets you swing the bat good. And don’t forget to have some fun while you’re at it. It’s just a game, after all. No need to get all worked up about it. Just swing the bat and see what happens. And if you don’t hit nothin’, well, try again. That’s what I always say. Keep swingin’ until you get it right.
And one last thing, don’t be listenin’ to all them fancy folks with their fancy words. Just do what feels right for you. That’s the best advice I can give ya.
