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)