MLB The Show 22
26 Achievements
8-10h
PS4
Big Fly Ohtani San!
Hit a home run with any starting pitcher. (This trophy is not awarded if completed in a local multiplayer game, practice mode, or by switching teams.)
18.6%
How to unlock the Big Fly Ohtani San! achievement in MLB The Show 22 - Definitive Guide
This is very easy to do with Ohtani with the Angels, there is no need to create or edit a player.
Game Settings
- Type: Exhibition
- Teams: [H] Rangers [A] Angels
- Stadium: Fenway Park (shortest right field porch)
- Choose any date or time, just make sure the weather is clear
Execution
- Move Angels DH Justin Upton from 5th in the lineup to 1st (leadoff)
- Start game
- Before a pitch is thrown, make a substitution. (START > MANAGER > SUBSTITUTION)
- Substitute (Pinch Hit) Ohtani for Upton, clicking YES to the warning of forfeiting the DH
- Bat with Ohtani as the first batter of the game
- If you do not get a home run in the first at bat, simply restart the game (START > EXIT > CONFIRM RESTART)
- On restart, insure that you re-make the substitution of Upton for Ohtani
You choose the Rangers because they are the lowest ranked team that starts with a right-handed pitcher, and Ohtani bats left. Any team that starts with a RP would work just fine. Astros with Verlander is an example.
As soon as you hit the home run, you get the achievement so no need to ever even pitch with Ohtani. It took me just two restarts to pop the achievement on rookie dynamic level.
Game Settings
- Type: Exhibition
- Teams: [H] Rangers [A] Angels
- Stadium: Fenway Park (shortest right field porch)
- Choose any date or time, just make sure the weather is clear
Execution
- Move Angels DH Justin Upton from 5th in the lineup to 1st (leadoff)
- Start game
- Before a pitch is thrown, make a substitution. (START > MANAGER > SUBSTITUTION)
- Substitute (Pinch Hit) Ohtani for Upton, clicking YES to the warning of forfeiting the DH
- Bat with Ohtani as the first batter of the game
- If you do not get a home run in the first at bat, simply restart the game (START > EXIT > CONFIRM RESTART)
- On restart, insure that you re-make the substitution of Upton for Ohtani
You choose the Rangers because they are the lowest ranked team that starts with a right-handed pitcher, and Ohtani bats left. Any team that starts with a RP would work just fine. Astros with Verlander is an example.
As soon as you hit the home run, you get the achievement so no need to ever even pitch with Ohtani. It took me just two restarts to pop the achievement on rookie dynamic level.
12 Comments
Worked great! Thanks
By XBN XCVII on 06 Apr 2022 14:11
At first I thought you were crazy but I was looking at it backwards and I finally got the Achievement and your right
By Redcancerian on 07 Apr 2022 12:52
To save a little time and cut down on the setting swapping, this achievement is obtainable by doing a moment in the Babe Ruth program found in Diamond Dynasty.
Navigate to Diamond Dynasty -> Play -> Programs -> Other Programs -> Starter Babe Ruth -> Moments -> Ohtanison Wins MVP
In the moment you're player locked as Shohei Ohtani (you will play as Ohanti - only taking his at bats and pitching) and the goal is to get one hit and pitch two innings, however for this achievement you will need to hit a homerun. If the moment is completed without hitting a homerun it can be infinitely replayed.
The moment is set on Rookie difficulty, Ohtani immediately bats (if no homerun is hit, it is possible to just restart the moment by the pause menu then going to Exit -> Confirm Restart - there is no need to pitch unless you're wanting to complete the moment).
As for the hitting of a homerun, look for a pitch up in the strike zone and power swing away until Ohtantison gets a dinger.
If a thumbs down is left, please explain why in the comments for further help.
Navigate to Diamond Dynasty -> Play -> Programs -> Other Programs -> Starter Babe Ruth -> Moments -> Ohtanison Wins MVP
In the moment you're player locked as Shohei Ohtani (you will play as Ohanti - only taking his at bats and pitching) and the goal is to get one hit and pitch two innings, however for this achievement you will need to hit a homerun. If the moment is completed without hitting a homerun it can be infinitely replayed.
The moment is set on Rookie difficulty, Ohtani immediately bats (if no homerun is hit, it is possible to just restart the moment by the pause menu then going to Exit -> Confirm Restart - there is no need to pitch unless you're wanting to complete the moment).
As for the hitting of a homerun, look for a pitch up in the strike zone and power swing away until Ohtantison gets a dinger.
If a thumbs down is left, please explain why in the comments for further help.
3 Comments
Took me a couple tries but the easy reset makes this a great method to get it quickly. If you manage to get a perfect swing and a homerun on his first at bat you actually can unlock 3 achievements.
By Clankk OG on 05 Apr 2022 23:21
@Clankk OG It certainly surprised me when the achievements popped, wasn't expecting them there as I was just grinding through the program. Happy surprise nonetheless. :)
By ShoTime83 on 06 Apr 2022 01:16
This achieve is worded weirdly but I can confirm simply homering with Shohei Ohtani will make it pop. I just did it in exhibition.
2 Comments
Select exhibition.
Select Angels as team.
Remove Ohtani as starting pitcher.
Bat Ohtani 1st as an outfielder.
I swang with B, but that isn’t needed. I hit like 4 home runs during the whole game with him.
Select Angels as team.
Remove Ohtani as starting pitcher.
Bat Ohtani 1st as an outfielder.
I swang with B, but that isn’t needed. I hit like 4 home runs during the whole game with him.
By confusedgeek on 03 Apr 2022 20:23
Yeah, this worked great for me. I put Ohtani 1st in the lineup, had the Angels as the Away team, and if Ohtani didn't hit the homer in the at bat, I just restarted the game and tried again 10 seconds later.
By Tostie14 on 05 Apr 2022 18:08
Unfortunately this achievement cannot be unlocked in Home Run Derby and a inside the park HR also does not count. I tried with my cousin yesterday and it didn’t unlock. I believe that it has to be a valid HR. Easier way to get this is to play on Polo Grounds with Ohtani and aim for the shorter side of the park.
Select the LA Angels as the away team and choose any pitcher to start other than Ohtani. Next select Ohtani off the bench and place him at the top of the lineup in LF (replacing that current starter).
Once the game starts make sure you are using when you swing for power. If you don't hit a home run with Ohtani, restart the same game and keep at it till you do. Once he homers the achievement will unlock.
Once the game starts make sure you are using when you swing for power. If you don't hit a home run with Ohtani, restart the same game and keep at it till you do. Once he homers the achievement will unlock.