MLB The Show 26 First Base Mistakes to Avoid with U4GM
A grounder toward first can make you rush, especially when a quick runner is charging down the line. Before you press the throw button, look at where your pitcher actually is. Has he reached the bag, or is he still trying to get across That matters more than deciding on a throw out of habit. Whether you're building a roster with MLB 26 stubs or working with players you already have, read the runner, the ball, and both defenders before committing. A strong fielding rating won't make that decision for you. Read the Race to First Think of the play as two possible routes to the same out. Your first baseman can carry the ball there, or your pitcher can receive it while covering. Which route looks shorter right now If the first baseman has gathered the ball beside the bag, there's little reason to add a transfer. If he's been pulled well toward second and the pitcher is approaching first, the throw deserves a look. Runner speed changes how much room you've got. Agains...