Controls

Nintendo Switch Dual Controller Diagram

illustrated starPitching Controls – Pinpoint Interface

Pitchout
L button + B button
Intentional Walk
L button + A button
Pitch Type 1
B button
Pitch Type 2
A button
Pitch Type 3
X button
Pitch Type 4
Y button
Pitch Type 5
R button

To use PINPOINT PITCHING, start by selecting your PITCH TYPE and moving the L Stick to your desired location in the zone. Next, a gesture meter displays with the pattern you must follow for that pitch type and location. Use the R Stick to follow the pattern as shown, while timing your motion with the outer ball icon for a good release point. A real-time feedback trail displays to indicate motion accuracy.

illustrated starPitching Controls – Pulse Interface

Dual Joy-Cons

Pitchout
L button + B button
Intentional Walk
L button + A button
Pitch Type 1
B button
Pitch Type 2
A button
Pitch Type 3
X button
Pitch Type 4
Y button
Pitch Type 5
R button

To use PULSE PITCHING, start by selecting your PITCH TYPE and moving the L Stick to your desired location in the zone. Press B button at the smallest point of the PULSE to increase the accuracy of the pitch as it is released.

Single Joy-Con

Pitchout
SL button + ▼
Intentional Walk
SL button + ▶
Pitch Type 1
▼
Pitch Type 2
▶
Pitch Type 3
▲
Pitch Type 4
◀
Pitch Type 5
SR button

To use PULSE PITCHING, start by selecting your PITCH TYPE and moving the L Stick to your desired location in the zone. Press ▶ at the smallest point of the PULSE to increase the accuracy of the pitch as it is released.

illustrated starPitching Controls – Meter Interface

Dual Joy-Cons

Pitchout
L button + B button
Intentional Walk
L button + A button
Pitch Type 1
B button
Pitch Type 2
A button
Pitch Type 3
X button
Pitch Type 4
Y button
Pitch Type 5
R button

To use METER PITCHING, start by selecting a PITCH TYPE and moving the L Stick to your desired location in the zone. Press B button once to start the METER and again as the bar reaches the top of the METER to control PITCH POWER. Finally, set the PITCH ACCURACY by pressing B button once the bar approaches the yellow line on the way back down.

Single Joy-Con

Pitchout
SL button + ▼
Intentional Walk
SL button + ▶
Pitch Type 1
▼
Pitch Type 2
▶
Pitch Type 3
▲
Pitch Type 4
◀
Pitch Type 5
SR button

To use METER PITCHING, start by selecting a PITCH TYPE and moving the L Stick to your desired location in the zone. Press ▶ once to start the METER and again as the bar reaches the top of the METER to control PITCH POWER. Finally, set the PITCH ACCURACY by pressing ▶ once the bar approaches the yellow line on the way back down.

illustrated starPitching Controls – Classic Interface

Dual Joy-Cons

Pitchout
L button + B button
Intentional Walk
L button + A button
Pitch Type 1
B button
Pitch Type 2
A button
Pitch Type 3
X button
Pitch Type 4
Y button
Pitch Type 5
R button

To use CLASSIC PITCHING, simply select your PITCH TYPE and move the L Stick to your desired location.

Single Joy-Con

Pitchout
SL button + ▼
Intentional Walk
SL button + ▶
Pitch Type 1
▼
Pitch Type 2
▶
Pitch Type 3
▲
Pitch Type 4
◀
Pitch Type 5
SR button

To use CLASSIC PITCHING, simply select your PITCH TYPE and move the L Stick to your desired location.

illustrated starPitching Controls – Pure Analog Interface

Pitchout
L button + B button
Intentional Walk
L button + A button
Pitch Type 1
B button
Pitch Type 2
A button
Pitch Type 3
X button
Pitch Type 4
Y button
Pitch Type 5
R button

To use PURE ANALOG PITCHING, start by selecting your PITCH TYPE and moving the L Stick to your desired location in the zone. Next, pull BACK on the R Stick to start the PITCH DELIVERY, then push FORWARD quickly or slowly to set the velocity. You can also adjust PITCH ACCURACY by moving the R Stick X / Z during release.

illustrated starPitching Misc.

Dual Joy-Cons

Look at Runner
ZL button
Request Catcher’s Pitch Call/Pitch History
ZR button
Pitch Ball
B button
Deceptive Move
ZL button (hold) + A button, Y button, X button
Slide Step (with Runners on Base)
ZL button + B button
Pickoff to 1st
ZL button + A button
Pickoff to 2nd
ZL button + X button
Pickoff to 3rd
ZL button + Y button
Step Off Mound (from Windup/Stretch)
L button
Position Ball in the Zone
L Stick
View Defensive Positioning and Ratings
R Stick (press)

Single Joy-Con

Look at Runner
SL button
Request Catcher’s Pitch Call/Pitch History
SR button
Pitch Ball
▼
Deceptive Move
SL button (hold) + ▶, ◀, ▲
Slide Step (with Runners on Base)
SL button + ▼
Pickoff to 1st
ZL button + ▶
Pickoff to 2nd
ZL button + ▲
Pickoff to 3rd
ZL button + ◀
Step Off Mound (from Windup/Stretch)
SL button (double tap)
Position Ball in the Zone
L Stick
View Defensive Positioning and Ratings
R Stick (press)