MLB The Show 23 guide: How to steal bases

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MLB The Show 23 is finally here and you can delve into this popular baseball franchise featuring modes like Storylines, Franchise, Diamond Dynasty, and others. However, the real fun lies in stealing bases and scoring hard-earned runs for your team. You must execute this exhilarating baseball move in MLB The Show 23 while considering some key factors like player stats and timing.

While attempting to steal bases, you must keep an eye on the pitcher and ensure he isn’t looking at your team’s runners. Once the coast is clear and you have confidence in the runner’s stats, feel free to steal bases. However, you must not do this frequently as you are liable to tip off the pitcher and may get yourself or your runners out of the game.

Stealing bases is not an easy feat to accomplish in MLB The Show 23 as it involves factors like the players’ stealing stats, speed, and the timing of executing your run. You must use the indicator on the right side of your screen to keep an eye on your runner and position him accordingly.

Stealing bases implies that a runner leaves their base and runs for the next one while the pitcher is still in the process of swinging the ball. You can therefore prepare your runners beforehand by using the shoulder buttons on your controller (L1 on PlayStation and LB on Xbox). This makes the runners stand a bit further away from their respective mounds.

You must however ensure they do not stray too far from their bases since they are liable to alert the pitcher of your tactic. This will reduce your chances of stealing the bases as the pitcher will throw the ball towards the catcher near the desired base and thwart your plans of stealing it.

Once you are sure to steal the base, press the left trigger button on your