MLB The Show 23 Quirks List & Guide: Full List of Quirks, What They Do, & More

Quirks in MLB The Show 23 are a gameplay feature in the game that increases a player’s attributes beyond their existing visible attributes. This helps differentiate players from each other and makes players more unique. Some Quirks are situational – meaning they work based on what is happening in the game during a given situation. You can also ‘stack’ Quirks, for example if a player has the “Day Player” and “Homebody” Quirks, they’ll get a boost for home games that occur during the day.

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New to MLB The Show 23 are two Quirks that have been added or revamped on defense: Break Outlier and Pick Off Artist. Here’s the full list of MLB The Show 23 Quirks and what they do!

Quirk IconPlayer QuirkDescription
Bad Ball HitterExcels at hitting pitches outside the strike zone
Break OutlierPitcher loses less break when tired
Breaking Ball HitterExcels at hitting breaking balls. Batting attributes receive a slight boost when a breaking ball is thrown.
Catcher Pop TimeExcels at throwing out base stealers. Catcher will react to base stealers faster, increasing the likelihood of throwing out a runner.
Day PlayerPerforms better when playing day games. Player will receive an attribute boost during day games. Increases PCI size.
Dead RedExcels at hitting fastballs. Batting attributes receive a slight boost when a fastball is thrown.
FighterPerforms better in the 9th inning or later. Player will receive an attribute boost in the 9th inning or later.
First-Pitch HitterExcels at hitting the first pitch of an an-bat. Batting attributes receive a slight boost on the first pitch of an at-bat.
HomebodyPerforms better when playing at home. Player will receive an attribute boost during home games and increase in PCI size.
Night PlayerPerforms better when laying night games. Player will receive an attribute boost and increased PCI size during night games
Outlier IPrimary pitch exceeds max velocity limit. Increases pitchers primary pitch velocity by 3 mph.
Outlier IISecondary pitch exceeds max velocity limit. Increases pitchers secondary pitch velocity by 3 mph.
Pickoff ArtistIncreases success rate of pickoffs
Pinch HitterExcels at pinch hitting. Player will receive an attribute boost while pinch hitting.
Pressure CookerPerforms better went here are runners on base. Pitchers will receive an attribute boost when pitching with runners on base.
Rally MonkeyPerforms better when team is behind. Player will receive an attribute boost when their team is trailing.
Road WarriorPerforms better when playing on the road. Player will receive an attribute boost and increased PCI size during away games.
Situational HitterExcels at driving in runner from 3rd base with less than two outs. Player will receive an attribute boost when there is a runner on 3rd base and less than two outs.
StopperPerforms better when team is behind
Table SetterPerforms better when no runners are on
UnfazedExcels when hitting with 2 strikes