Absolutely! The "Empty the Tank" trophy/achievement in MLB The Show 24 tests your pitching stamina and ability to overpower a batter with your last bit of energy. Here’s how to achieve it:
Requirements:
You need to record a strikeout with your pitcher while having no Energy remaining in his pitching meter.
Understanding Pitching Energy:
Pitching Energy (sometimes called stamina) is a meter that depletes with each pitch thrown. Different pitches consume varying amounts of energy.
When the meter is empty, your pitcher becomes fatigued and less effective. Ideally, you want to avoid this situation.
Strategies to Get a Strikeout on Empty:
Power Pitching: Since you have no energy left, relying on fastballs or breaking balls with good velocity for a called strikeout or swinging strike might be your best option. Avoid throwing pitches that require pinpoint accuracy or are less effective when your pitcher is fatigued.
Sequencing and Deception (Optional): If you have some energy remaining before completely emptying the tank, try to mix up your pitches to keep the batter guessing. This can set you up for a strikeout with your final pitch.
Tips for Success:
Monitor Pitching Energy: Keep a close eye on your pitcher’s energy meter throughout the at-bat.
Strategic Pitch Selection: Once you’re close to empty, prioritize pitches that maximize your chance for a strikeout, even if they drain the meter completely.
Modes to Achieve This:
Exhibition: This is a great option to practice against the CPU on a lower difficulty level. You can experiment with different pitchers and pitching approaches. Aim to get into situations where you have a low energy count with a chance to strike out the batter.
Franchise/March to October: Play through games and look for situations where you have a strong pitcher facing a weak hitter late in the count with low energy remaining.
Additional Notes:
While possible online, it might be easier to get this trophy offline against the CPU.
This trophy emphasizes taking risks and maximizing your pitches for a crucial strikeout, even in a less than ideal situation.
So, manage your pitcher’s energy wisely, unleash a powerful pitch on empty, and celebrate the "Empty the Tank" trophy/achievement!