Combining Both in MLB The Show 25 Stubs Key Scenarios
Let’s look at how base running and situational awareness work hand-in-hand in common scenarios:
Scenario 1: Runner on First, No Outs
Base Running: Take a moderate lead.
Situational Awareness: If your hitter is a contact machine, use hit and run. If your hitter is a power threat, avoid risking a steal and wait for the long ball.
Scenario 2: Runner on Third, One Out
Base Running: Be ready to tag on a fly ball.
Situational Awareness: Only run on contact if the infield is playing back. If they’re in, hold your runner to avoid an easy out at home.
Scenario 3: Extra Innings, Runner on Second (Ghost Runner Rule)
Base Running: Be aggressive on anything hit to the outfield.
Situational Awareness: With no outs, a bunt may be the smart play. With one out, look for a deep fly to tag up.
Training Your Skills
Practice Mode Drills
Set Up Runners: Use custom practice to start with runners on base and rehearse situational decisions.
Tagging Practice: Hit fly balls to outfielders and buy MLB Stubs practice tagging from third.