The Home Run Derby contest has been in MLB since the 1950’s. However, it has taken on a life of its own over the last 20 years. Players like Prince Fielder, Josh Hamilton, and Bobby Abreu put on such tremendous shows at the derby that it left fans wanting more. Now you can do the same on the latest version of MLB The Show 19.
MLB The Show 19 Mini Mode Derby Set Up
We are breaking down how to set up and play Home Run Derby on MLB The Show 19. Remember when you first learned how to hit on The Show? Well, now it is time to take it to the next level and go for the fences. It just takes a few simple steps, and here they are!
- Go to Mini Modes on the main screen.
- Choose the Home Run Derby.
- Decide to Play Online or Offline.
- Choose 2, 4, or 8 Players.
- Select each seed/player for your tournament.
- Choose a stadium to host your home run derby.
- Select round times (1:00, 2:00, 3:00, or 4:00)
- Choose to have Timeouts On or Off.
- Set each player’s controls (Player 1, Player 2, or CPU)
- Hit as many home runs as you can in the allotted time. Press the down arrow on the directional pad to call timeout (if Timeout is enabled).
- The player with the most home runs advances from each round until there is a champion.
- In the event there’s a tie, the two players go head-to-head in another round to try to break the tie. If it’s still tied they’ll go three swings each until there’s a winner. (see screenshot below)
Harper vs Gallo in an epic derby simulation
Bryce Harper is the reigning Home Run Derby champ. Back then, the former Washington Nationals star took no prisoners as he dominated in front of the home town faithful. Harper, now a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, is ready to defend his crown.
We put together an early 2019 Home Run Derby featuring eight of the biggest power hitters in the game today. The final two contenders came down to Bryce Harper and Texas slugger Joey Gallo. The MLB The Show 19 mini mode Home Run Derby simulation is an instant classic from Fenway Park.
We won’t tell you who won. You will have to watch the video to find out!
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