MLB The Show 22: How to bunt

Bunting is an effective way to get yourself on base or at least move up a runner for your teammate to hit them in. While you won't see much bunting in MLB games in real life due to the DH removing pitchers from the batter box, bunting is an effective way to get yourself on base or at least move up a runner for your teammate to hit them in if you have the right skills of speed and placement. Here's a little tutorial on how to bunt effectively in MLB The Show 22.

Bunting, as previously discussed, can be a good strategy to get on base if you have the appropriate player. To begin, you'll need a player with a high level of speed; we recommend at least 88. It's also recommended that they have at least a rudimentary bunting technique, so they're less likely to pop it up for the catcher to readily grasp.

Hold down X on the Switch, Triangle on the PlayStation, or Y on the Xbox when you have the right person up. This will force your player to square up and try to knock the ball down. To move the ball in the infield, press left or right on the right thumbstick before the pitch comes in. You should shift the infield to the left if the infield is shifted, or to the right if the first baseman is far away from the bag. If you don't select a direction, you'll probably bunt back to the pitcher, who will have an easy play on you or any other runner on your team.

If you're willing to take a chance, a drag bunt will have your batter sprinting up the baseline as they prepare to make contact. As the pitch comes in, press the bunt button. This will make getting a proper bunt a bit more difficult, but it will offer you a slight edge on the base path before the opposition team can field the ball.