Opening Pitch Choices at U4GM for MLB The Show 26
With 99 OVR Spooky J.R. Richard in MLB The Show 26, the costly mistake is treating his ratings as permission to live on the four-seamer. His fastball, slider, cutter, and sinker offer distinct looks, but hitters can settle in if each pitch arrives where expected. If you're considering MLB 26 stubs for Diamond Dynasty, weigh whether Richard's mix suits your reads and sequencing, not just the card's overall rating. Read the hitter before forcing a perfect pitch Use the opening at-bat to collect information, not to prove you can paint a corner. Start with a four-seamer near the upper edge or a competitive strike, then watch whether the hitter swings early, arrives late, or takes. A foul ball can still show that the timing is close, while a take may suggest the location did not present a tempting strike. If the hitter is late, keep the fastball involved instead of automatically switching to a slower pitch. Change its height or move across the plate so the opponent has to ad...