Three Pittsburgh Pirates Legends MLB The Show Should Include

Starting Pitcher Bob Veale

Bob Veale would be a phenomenal card that many people may use. The right-hander is one of the best pitchers in Pirate history. Given how well he performed in the ’60s and ’70s, Veale would be a great addition to the game.

The reason Veale might be used by many is that he’d likely have 100+ for his hits and strikeouts-per-9 ratings. These two attributes determine plate-coverage indicator size (the icon that is used by hitters to direct their bat path) and how often a player can have perfectly timed swings. The downside is that he’d have feeble control. His BB/9 and control attributes would likely be below 70.

However, Veale would have velocity working in his favor. He’d likely have a fastball that averaged out at around 97 MPH. While he may not have had an actual 97+ MPH fastball back then, SDS boosts pitchers’ velocities, so they are usable. If Cy Young threw as hard as he did in real life as in the game, he’d be throwing 80-85 MPH meatballs every pitch.

Given Veale’s velocity and H/9 and K/9 rates, he’d be an extremely effective pitcher, even with a lack of command. Veale might even make some people’s late-game squads if they give him a high-90 card, like a 97+.