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Red-Handed achievement in Major League Baseball 2K8

Red-Handed

Throw out a runner attempting to steal a base (Pro difficulty or higher).

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How to unlock the Red-Handed achievement

  • PapaTheHutPapaTheHut
    10 Jan 2010 11 Jan 2010
    Ok this is very easy to do. I'll have a short version that condenses everything stated in the longer version afterward. This guide was found on xbox360achievements created by BOYCE.

    SHORT VERSION
    Hit Ichiro, then throw 2 passed balls. He will advance to 3rd. Walk Vidro (Mariners pinch ran for Vidro with Reed.) Then throw a high fastball until Ibanez tries to bunt. When he misses, run to the front of the plate and tag out Ichiro. BAM achievement unlocked.
    Remember to put AI settings up for stealing, aggression, sac bunt, etc.

    LONG VERSION
    1. Go to the My 2K8 menu, and then go to Difficulty settings. Increase the AI's aggressiveness, steal success, steal 2nd, steal 3rd, squeeze bunt, etc. to full. Just make sure to max out the all the running stats for the AI.

    2. Under the Management tab, go to the Roster menu and bring up the Boston Red Sox. Edit their catcher, Jason Varitek, to be 7' tall and 300 lbs, and increase his block plate and block pitch stats to full.

    3. Set up a 1-inning (this is very, very important, as this will set up what will happen in step 6) exhibition game. Play as the Boston Red Sox (as the home team, which will allow you to pitch first) against the Seattle Mariners. Pitch with Josh Beckett, though any pitcher will do fine.

    4. When the game loads, hit the first batter (Ichiro) with a pitch. The Mariners will bring in a pinch runner for Ichiro (as to why, I have no idea, considering Ichiro is the fastest player in the game) who will take his spot on first base. Then, allow the second batter to get a hit, and set it up so the pinch runner makes it to third base and the batter stays on first base.

    5. When the next batter steps up to the plate, tap down on the d-pad, and then cycle the possible positions of your infielders until the third baseman and the shortstop are both playing in for a bunt.

    6. Throw a fastball high and out of the strike-zone to this batter, and he will attempt to bunt it. Make sure he does not make contact with the ball. Your catcher will hold onto the ball, while the runner from third will charge home trying to score a run, as technically this first inning is the last inning of the game. Your catcher should tag him out, and the achievement should unlock.

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    SANDROCKLQI actually started by hitting Ichiro so he was on base. Then I thought about just trying to throw him out at 2nd or 3rd. I threw wild pitches by mistake and Ichiro ended up at 3rd and I walked the 2nd batter. So I had the same setup of 1st and 3rd. It took three high and outside pitches, but Ichiro finally chose to come home. I nailed him. It took 3 attempts, and about 20-40 minutes with setting everything up.
    Posted by SANDROCKLQ on 25 Oct 14 at 16:32
    RiIeyWorked perfect after 15 years. Didn’t even have to have first and 3rd second and third and ichiro tried to steal home.
    Posted by RiIey on 14 Mar 22 at 18:40
    Raymond2AutzenHad followed the Long Version to a T and it wasn't popping. Just couldn't get Ichiro (or anyone) to steal. I reset my posts to default then tried again and sure enough he tried to steal home as soon as he got to third base.

    If you're having trouble and have been messing around with rosters to chase achievements like me, try resetting the rosters then following the steps again.
    Posted by Raymond2Autzen on 20 Jul 22 at 07:21
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  • The Preston 13The Preston 13
    22 Apr 2009 28 May 2009
    A very hard achievement. Edit your favorite catcher's throwing abilities, edit all the AI's baserunning settings to the right, (such as Steal, and Squeeze Bunt), and start a game vs. the Seattle Mariners.

    Ichiro is the first batter. Plunk him. With Ichiro on first, throw fastballs up and out of the zone until he steals. You should have no problem throwing him out. If you don't throw him out, or he doesn't steal, then just reload. It took me 3 attempts.

    REMEMBER TO HAVE IT ON DEFAULT PRO DIFFICULTY
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    PapaTheHutHa your lucky it took you only three tries.
    Posted by PapaTheHut on 09 Jan 10 at 01:12
    PapaTheHutQuick question, do I edit the Ai settings, or edit Ichiro's speed and steal exc. Or do I do both? Because when I edit the AI settings, it says "Custom-P" which is still pro. Will that ruin the achievement?
    P.S. I've tried over 30 times and Ichiro hasn't run yet.
    Posted by PapaTheHut on 10 Jan 10 at 19:47
    Iceberg082006Not working!!!!
    Posted by Iceberg082006 on 10 Aug 10 at 04:02
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