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<blockquote><div class="quotetitle">Quote from Guest on May 9, 2026, 5:46 am</div><h2 data-section-id="1hxgjm0" data-start="485" data-end="511">1. Identify Your Quirks</h2>
<p data-start="513" data-end="594">Before you can take advantage of Quirks, you need to know what your players have.</p>

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 	<li data-section-id="1e1qryh" data-start="596" data-end="742">Check Card Details: Open a player’s Diamond Dynasty card and look for the “Quirks” tab. Each active Quirk has an icon and description.</li>
 	<li data-section-id="t23d31" data-start="743" data-end="941">Active vs. Passive:
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 	<li data-section-id="1x39oma" data-start="773" data-end="854">Active Quirks (like <em data-start="799" data-end="808">Outlier</em> or <em data-start="812" data-end="822">Homebody</em>) provide real in-game boosts.</li>
 	<li data-section-id="vcrfsx" data-start="857" data-end="941">Passive Quirks (like <em data-start="884" data-end="892">Bomber</em>) are just descriptors and don’t affect gameplay.</li>
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<p data-start="943" data-end="1029">Knowing which Quirks your players have lets you plan your lineup and in-game strategy.</p>

<h2 data-section-id="5438fd" data-start="1036" data-end="1076">2. Using Hitting Quirks Strategically</h2>
<p data-start="1078" data-end="1177">Hitting Quirks give bonuses in specific situations—based on the pitch type, count, or game context.</p>

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<th class="" data-start="1179" data-end="1187" data-col-size="sm">Quirk</th>
<th class="" data-start="1187" data-end="1196" data-col-size="sm">Effect</th>
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<td data-start="1249" data-end="1273" data-col-size="sm">Clear for Takeoff</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1273" data-end="1313">Boosts exit velocity on normal swings</td>
<td data-col-size="md" data-start="1313" data-end="1391">Use regular swings (A/X) instead of power swings to get consistent results</td>
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<td data-start="1392" data-end="1407" data-col-size="sm">Dead Red</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1407" data-end="1437">Boosts contact on fastballs</td>
<td data-col-size="md" data-start="1437" data-end="1505">Sit on fastballs early in the count to exploit increased contact</td>
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<td data-start="1506" data-end="1533" data-col-size="sm">Breaking Ball Hitter</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1533" data-end="1570">Boosts contact on breaking pitches</td>
<td data-col-size="md" data-start="1570" data-end="1646">Protect the plate with two strikes when pitchers throw sliders or curves</td>
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<td data-start="1647" data-end="1662" data-col-size="sm">Homebody</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1662" data-end="1694">Performs better in home games</td>
<td data-col-size="md" data-start="1694" data-end="1769">Place these players in your lineup for home games in Ranked or Conquest</td>
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<td data-start="1770" data-end="1789" data-col-size="sm">Rally Monkey</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1789" data-end="1829">Boosts vision when the team is behind</td>
<td data-col-size="md" data-start="1829" data-end="1898">Keep these players in late-game situations for bigger PCI windows</td>
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<h2 data-section-id="36jqnb" data-start="1905" data-end="1944">3. Using Pitching Quirks Effectively</h2>
<p data-start="1946" data-end="2033">Pitching <a href="https://www.u4n.com/news/how-to-get-quirks-in-mlb-the-show-26.html">Quirks</a> can help you control the game or make life harder for opposing batters.</p>

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 	<li data-section-id="1rtq39j" data-start="2035" data-end="2114">Outlier: Push your fastball past the normal speed cap (e.g., 102+ mph).</li>
 	<li data-section-id="pezbs3" data-start="2115" data-end="2180">Stopper: Helps keep games close when your team is losing.</li>
 	<li data-section-id="bmmha4" data-start="2181" data-end="2303">Pick-off Artist: Makes pick-off attempts faster and more accurate—perfect for stopping fast runners on first base.</li>
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<p data-start="2305" data-end="2391">Timing these Quirks during key innings can give your pitching staff a noticeable edge.</p>

<h2 data-section-id="1icdmk6" data-start="2398" data-end="2447">4. Unlocking Quirks in Road to the Show (RTTS)</h2>
<p data-start="2449" data-end="2545">In RTTS, most Quirks aren’t unlocked immediately—they come through player progression and Perks.</p>

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 	<li data-section-id="1ryyobm" data-start="2547" data-end="2669">Choose a College: Certain colleges grant unique starting packages or perks (e.g., Stanford for skill development).</li>
 	<li data-section-id="1y5yc1m" data-start="2670" data-end="2765">Draft Combine: Participate to improve your draft stock and gain early attribute boosts.</li>
 	<li data-section-id="16sa9y2" data-start="2766" data-end="2857">Equip Perks: Many RTTS Quirks are tied to equipped Perks in your Archetype loadout.</li>
 	<li data-section-id="1veoosc" data-start="2858" data-end="2968">Balance Your Build: Mixing Perks (e.g., Contact perks on a Power archetype) keeps your PCI manageable.</li>
 	<li data-section-id="3z6sqs" data-start="2969" data-end="3087">Training Drills: Earn tokens by completing gold-rated drills to improve attributes and unlock higher-tier perks.</li>
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<p data-start="3089" data-end="3160">This system rewards planning and makes your RTTS journey more engaging.</p>

<h2 data-section-id="5m5d4z" data-start="3167" data-end="3195">5. Managing Quirk Synergy</h2>
<p data-start="3197" data-end="3255">Quirks can stack, giving multiple boosts at the same time.</p>

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 	<li data-section-id="6nvrt5" data-start="3257" data-end="3367">Example: A player with both <em data-start="3291" data-end="3303">Day Player</em> and <em data-start="3308" data-end="3318">Homebody</em> receives a double boost in a day game at home.</li>
 	<li data-section-id="1vg1uyk" data-start="3368" data-end="3586">Lineup Building: When drafting for Battle Royale or Ranked play, look for players whose Quirks complement your stadium or playstyle. Stacking synergistic Quirks can create a lineup that performs above its rating.</li>
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<h3 data-section-id="hfl6o7" data-start="3593" data-end="3606">Final Tip</h3>
<p data-start="3608" data-end="3867">Mastering Quirks in MLB The Show 26 isn’t just about knowing which ones exist—it’s about timing, synergy, and strategic placement. Build your lineup with Quirks in mind, watch the in-game situations, and let these hidden bonuses give you the winning edge.</p></blockquote><br>

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