MLB The Show 24 Celebrity Shot

Drive in a run with a pinch hitter.

You’ve got it! The "Celebrity Shot" trophy/achievement in MLB The Show 24 rewards you for using your bench strategically. Here’s how to knock one out of the park (or at least far enough for a run to score):

Requirements:

  • In a non-simulated game, you need to drive in a run with a pinch hitter. A pinch hitter is a substitute batter replacing the original batter in the middle of an at-bat.

The Situation:

Imagine this scenario: you have a baserunner (or multiple baserunners) on base who can potentially score with a hit. You might decide to replace your current batter with a pinch hitter who has a better chance of driving in a run in that specific situation.

Using a Pinch Hitter Effectively:

  • Matchups: Look for pinch-hitting opportunities where the opposing pitcher struggles against a particular type of batter. For example, if the pitcher throws mostly fastballs, you might pinch-hit with a batter who excels at hitting fastballs.
  • Power Hitting (Optional): If you need to drive in runs from scoring position, consider a pinch hitter with good power hitting attributes.
  • Situational Hitting (Optional): Depending on the situation, you might choose a pinch hitter with good contact hitting or baserunning skills if a single or sacrifice fly would score the run.

Modes to Achieve This:

  • Exhibition: This is the most recommended mode. Set the difficulty to Rookie and choose a pitcher with a weaker pitching repertoire. Get a runner on base and experiment with pinch hitting to drive in a run.

  • Franchise/March to October: Play through games and look for situations where you have a baserunner in scoring position and a batter who might be struggling. Consider a pinch hitter who has a better chance of driving in the run.

Additional Notes:

  • While possible online, it might be easier to get this trophy offline against the CPU.
  • This trophy highlights the importance of using your entire roster strategically. A pinch hitter can sometimes provide a spark and change the momentum of the game.

So, analyze the situation, choose the right pinch hitter for the matchup, and swing for the fences (or a base hit) to celebrate the "Celebrity Shot" trophy/achievement!

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