MLB The Show 21

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Pitch Collector

Pitch Collector

During any plate appearance, see ten or more pitches (any mode - offline or online). (This trophy is not awarded if completed in a local multiplayer game, practice mode, or by switching teams.)

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How to unlock the Pitch Collector achievement in MLB The Show 21 - Definitive Guide

After testing this awhile with various difficulties, players and pitching setups the easiest I got this is while playing Retro mode in less than 10 minutes.

I uploaded the sliders for this so that you can download from the vault if you don't want to do it manually.
Click on the create icon on the main menu, then vaults.
Press cn_X to search then type in PitchcollectorTA and search again.
Press cn_RB to go to sliders tab and download it(should be the only one with my GT).
Now back on main menu go to settings>file management>load>sliders and load the sliders you saved.


To do sliders manually:
On the main menu top right corner click on settings>settings>gameplay>change hitting difficulty to beginner then cn_LB to general settings and change gameplay to casual. Also, make sure you turn off dynamic difficulty.

Now go back and click on sliders instead of settings. You want to adjust these all the way to the left:
Human timing
Human solid hits
CPU pitcher control
CPU strike frequency
CPU pitcher consistency
All pitch speeds

Now these all the way to the right:
Human foul frequency
Human Contact
Wind

Game mode
Go intro Retro mode and have your team as away so you can bat first. Only thing that matters is you have hitters with good contact(most teams have this) and an opposing pitcher who's main pitch is a 4 seam fastball or curve.
So I choose Dodgers since a few of their hitters have the 20/20 perk which means they rarely miss a ball while swinging early or late plus they have good contact.
Alot of people in the comments are having more success with Corey Seager on the Dodgers for this so you can adjust lineup to have him batting first before starting the game.

In Retro mode you simply press cn_A to pitch or hit. Do not swing while at bat, let the CPU pitch. If you're lucky, it'll end up at 3-2 count and you just need to foul off 5 balls. If you happen to get 2 strikes before a 3-2 count, try swinging late or early at pitches inside(close to the batter) and hitting foul balls. It may take a little to get used to timing for a foul ball but the game moves fast. Unfortunately, you can't change the camera angles in this mode.
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18 Apr 2021 18:01

45 Comments
After getting frustrated with Seager check swinging on everything I took Durchschnitt's advice and moved on to do some practice swings instead of restarting. On the first batter (Mookie Betts) I fouled off 11 straight pitches.
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By Almighty Zing on 16 Jun 2021 19:00
this has to be the hardest achievement in this game
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By Mazdei on 21 Apr 2021 04:33
I'm sure this is a great solution, but maybe I need more info?

What teams did you select? Difficulty? I can't seem to get it to work well. CPU almost always throws balls that are not hittable to strike me out. Even if I allow them to do 2 fouls, and then 3 balls, they usually wont throw on up the middle.
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By Maka91 on 20 Apr 2021 17:55
Sure no problem, I'll edit it up with what settings I was using.
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By Maxumilli0n on 20 Apr 2021 18:29
start as the away team, if u fail u can just restart using the exit menu. I recommend crowding the plate and swinging early.
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By Markyshizzle on 21 Apr 2021 10:06
I used this method playing as the Dodgers against the Rockies at the Rockies stadium. I would move my batter Up and Inside every pitch. when the ball crossed where the grass and the sand meet is where I would swing.
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By MCmichaelD on 21 Apr 2021 16:09
Thanks for the guide worked like a charm took about 5 minutes thanks a lot upvoted!
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By I Get HUGE on 21 Apr 2021 23:40
good it works well, thx
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By xIImiseryIIx on 22 Apr 2021 00:14
Got this on retro without all the slider adjustments. If you get good enough at hitting fouls, forget about waiting for the cpu to throw balls. The at bat that i unlocked it with was 10 straight foul tips.
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By The1 ManInBlack on 22 Apr 2021 01:01
Awesome guide worked great
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By NYHAZE4201 on 22 Apr 2021 01:02
I don’t see a “CPU Pitcher Accuracy” slider. Rockies SP is throwing 100mph fastballs right down the plate for strikes every time
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By MisterSledge on 22 Apr 2021 19:08
This is a good guide....but can also be done on diamond dynasty with a boosting partner...you need to get the timing done but you get 5 pitches from the boosting partner so only need 4 more to foul off to get to that 10th pitch
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By juddy2288 on 23 Apr 2021 00:19
I highly recommend Corey Seager for this achievement. While it's hard for me to time pitches correctly, I noticed I was regularly getting 7-9 fouls with him. So every time I messed up with him (always gave Mookie Betts a chance), I reloaded until I finally got him to take 10+ swings. Second sports title I got 100% achievements!

Also, crowding the plate really helps.
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By Apostle92627 on 24 Apr 2021 23:34
Worked like a charm!
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By GlockPurdy85 on 25 Apr 2021 04:11
Great guide! Thank you!
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By EricBadger on 25 Apr 2021 20:50
I'm not seeing a “CPU Pitcher Accuracy” slider either. As previously mentioned, no matter which pitcher I start, they just pound strikes right down the middle.
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By TheIcemanCometh on 28 Apr 2021 10:04
This worked amazingly well! I was able to get it in my 6th batter, Yuli Gurriel (Astros vs. Braves). I was also able to get really close with two others - so I would imagine most could get it in 10-15 minutes with this method.

The key is to no swing until you have two strikes, ands swing early when you do swing.
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By Groux on 28 Apr 2021 10:25
Sorry, CPU pitcher accuracy removed. CPU shouldn't throw as many strikes with CPU consistency and strike frequency slider adjusted all the way to the left.
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By Maxumilli0n on 28 Apr 2021 11:31
This setup works fantastic for Free Ticket To First as well. Just move as far from the plate as you can and you'll get walked.
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By skylinesend on 28 Apr 2021 12:49
Tried for about 15-20 minutes before putting Seager in to lead off then got it first at bat.
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By switchfelt on 29 Apr 2021 01:27
This method worked perfectly! Thank you, retro mode is the way to go!
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By YazFromAlcatraz on 29 Apr 2021 18:17
I was going to come here and post my video guide as a solution but my solution is basically the same as yours, so....thumbs up, haha. Here's a video of it in case anyone is interested.

https://youtu.be/oUJQAgRuMTE
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By Bonkekook on 29 Apr 2021 18:43
The wind was always pushing my fouls up into the field, I found that quick restarting doesn't change its direction so restart until the wind is pushing into foul territory. You can see the wind by pausing in between plays, its between the pitcher and the batter.

I got this as the Dodgers with Corey Seager in the Orioles Team Stadium with the weather changed to rain against the Braves.
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By TenebrousXbx on 02 May 2021 20:08
Yeah, Corey Seager is so awesome, I sent him to the Mariners and replaced them with my create team.
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By Apostle92627 on 07 May 2021 04:15
Finding out how to hit fouls consistently was my problem. The retro strat with the sliders was crucial. Somewhere between the ball getting to the batter's helmet when moved all the way forward was my sweet spot. Good luck with this crap achievement roll
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By qManballin on 08 May 2021 04:45
Only needed free ticket to first. Used this method to get it. Took 5-6 tries.
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By confusedgeek on 14 May 2021 10:45
The key is timing too. Either pull the ball early or slap it away late.
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By Carmona25 on 15 May 2021 14:17
I got it i used cory seager la dodgers and picked the bluejays pitcher has a fastball
like everyone said u have to get the timing took me 20 min good luck everyone
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By DinoRyno81 on 23 May 2021 19:54
Yep, used Cory Seager vs. the Blue Jays as mentioned in other comments and got it really quick. My advice is don't instantly restart the first few times, use all three outs to get some hitting practice in. I found swinging early was easier than swinging late. Once I had a good feel for it, then i started restarting to keep using Seager. I got lucky and got a 3-2 count so i only had to foul off four pitches.
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By Durchschnitt on 25 May 2021 04:58
Another up vote for Corey Seager! Got this in less than 10 min.
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By JJ DANG3R on 26 May 2021 03:53
Corey Seaver does it again!!
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By mathatter91 on 30 May 2021 12:31
Got this first try with Corey Seager! Had to load the default roster as he was on the 10 day IL
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By Mike Pitch on 04 Jun 2021 05:56
I've been trying to do this for an hour and I can't even make contact with a single pitch.
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By RedSox25964 on 27 Jun 2021 17:43
Got it done with Mookie Betts!
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By Baby Sheamus on 20 Jul 2021 23:59
Biggest issue I have with this setup: For some reason after 7-8 fouls, the pitcher seems to always hit me with the ball and force a walk. I have no idea why this keeps happening.
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By Zashule 1765 on 06 Aug 2021 23:04
Someone please thoroughly explain when to swing, can’t get more than 2 fouls if i’m lucky.
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By FurnitureCar on 20 Nov 2021 23:17
Worked like a charm. Got it first try with Seager. Also used this to get work that count achievement
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By CaseyJones51 on 15 Apr 2022 20:38
I hate this achievement with such passion
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By Shinnizle on 16 Apr 2022 06:35
I was trying to get this achievement but was failing miserably. Then I realized my batting difficulty was on All-Star! I changed it to Rookie and got it on my first try. So, double check your batting difficulty setting.
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By Aleran on 06 Jun 2022 19:54
does anyone want to help me boost these? my gamertag is nixman87 if so
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By nixman87 on 08 Jul 2022 13:09
still works on 2023. Thanks for the help! 😎
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By Xx ZER0xCOOL xX on 16 Apr 2023 05:06
This is very easy when you know what to do. Sliders and settings in guide and perfect. The key is to hold left stick UP the entire time and hit early. I was Dodgers, playing Rockies. I had to foul 7-8 times in a row as I didn't get a full count and still got it.
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By NoHeroes94 on 21 Apr 2021 15:09
Follow up, I got it. I swapped Senzatela as the SP for the Rockies because his Velocity is way lower and then changed Corey Seager as lead off because his contact is 94. Used the other methods of holding up of LS entire time and swinging just before the ball crosses the dirt. Got 10 straight foul balls without watching a pitch for fear he’d throw a strike 😆
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By MisterSledge on 22 Apr 2021 19:21
I feel like this game hates me.... every time I get 8 or 9 with a full count, I'll get a pitch I can't hit or I get hit by the pitch! At least the last 10x I've been with 8+ pitches. :(

EDIT: And of course I soon as I post this, I get it... went on for 17 pitches, just to see how many I could get, lol.
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By Fat Grover on 25 May 2021 20:20
A tip if you are boosting this with someone. Aim the opposite up corner. So a right handed batter is aiming to the top right corner (right field). This plus you getting the timing down on a late swing will help you foul off more consistently. It took some timing and about 10 attempts, but once you get it down, it becomes pretty easy with a partner
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By UGotta Check It on 13 Apr 2022 14:55
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