How do you pick off in MLB The Show 23? Console-wise controls listed

MLB the Show 23 mirrors all aspects of baseball, including minor things that people might not think about. Watching a baseball game, there could be an inning where a pitcher obsessively tries to pick off a runner on base. This is now limited by the pitch clock rules, but it's an integral part of the game.

Whether you are a pitcher in MLB the Show, part of Road to the Show, or playing defense in a regular game mode, runners will eventually get on base.

Even on the lowest difficulty and with the weakest opposing hitters, a runner will eventually get on. If they're a threat to steal bases, it's important to know how to make a throw-over. Here's how to do it on the various consoles.

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Controls for pick-offs in MLB the Show 23

Pitchers in MLB the Show can pick off to any base that currently has a runner on it. If the bases are loaded, they can throw to any one of them. On PlayStation (both 4 and 5), gamers can use these controls:

• First base: Hold LT + Circle
• Second base: Hold LT + Triangle
• Third base: Hold LT + Square

Here's how you pick off in MLB The Show 23

The buttons, and thus the controls, differ for an Xbox:

• First base: Hold LT + B
• Second base: Hold LT + Y
• Third base: Hold LT + X

Finally, here's how to pick off runners in MLB the Show 23 for Nintendo Switch:

• First base: Hold ZL + A
• Second base: Hold ZL + X
• Third base: Hold ZL + Y

Timing is key here, but the knowledge of what buttons to use is more vital. Use them wisely or else runners may stop getting significant leads.