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How Break Outlier and Pick Off Artist Works in MLB The Show 23

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MLB The Show 23 has come with many new features and gameplay changes. It’s great to see developers working with a creative mindset and listening to community feedback. San Diego Studio has made many changes to different areas, including gameplay styles, animations, the offensive features, and of course the defense.

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Some of the added features in the defense department are interesting. The developers have completely removed the passive quirks in the game. It’s not surprising to see it go, since the passive quirks didn’t have any significant impact.

There are two new quirks in the latest MLB The Show game. Here’s everything you need to know about them.

How Break Outlier and Pick Off Artist Works in MLB The Show 23

MLB The Show 23 New Quirks
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The four current quirks in the game are Pick Off Artist, Break Outlier, Table Setter, and Bad Ball Hitter. We will discuss the two new quirks, Pick Off Artist and Break Outlier.

Pick Off Artist in MLB The Show 23

A pitcher with the Pick Off Artist quirk has a 2x chance of getting a successful pick-off. If have ever played MLB games, a successful pick off throw is a rare feat to witness. The new quirk differentiates the good pitchers from the best ones who are expert at getting a runner out.

Related: How to Sign Up for MLB The Show 23 Tech Test

Break Outlier in MLB The Show 23

A pitcher with Break Outlier quirk retains break for a longer period. This results in losing breaks at a much slower rate than those who lack the quirk. This can become increasingly useful against batters who are confidently hitting the fastballs. Break Outlier adds some variety to the pitcher’s arsenal and retain it longer period in a match.

San Diego Studio has worked on the defense aspect of the game, making it more dynamic than before. High fielding attribute has become more significant than before. Players with the attribute will make fewer mistakes and judge the ball better. This adds more realism to the game.


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