Generic Submarine Sidearm Pitching Motions

When you create a pitcher in Road to the Show, or edit a player in MLB 25 Stubs Franchise Mode, you're not limited to real-life animations. MLB The Show 25 offers a variety of generic pitching styles that mimic sidearm and submarine deliveries.

Generic Windup Styles with Sidearm/Submarine Releases:

Generic Windup 6

Generic Windup 7

Generic Windup 108

Generic Windup 136

Generic Windup 172

Generic Windup 199

Generic Windup 204

Generic Stretch Styles with Sidearm/Submarine Releases:

Generic Stretch 5

Generic Stretch 35

Generic Stretch 71

Generic Stretch 94

Generic Stretch 108

Generic Stretch 139

Generic Stretch 151

For the most submarine-like feel, try Generic Windup 6, 7, 108, and 199, or Generic Stretch 5, 71, and 108. These will give you that ultra-low arm slot and unusual pitch movement that can baffle hitters.

How to Use Submarine and Sidearm Pitchers Effectively

If you're adding one of these pitchers to your Diamond Dynasty roster, there are a few key strategies to maximize their effectiveness:

Mix Pitches Constantly: Don't rely solely on the fastball. Alternate between sinkers, sliders, and changeups to keep hitters guessing.

Attack Weaknesses: Sidearm deliveries are especially tough on same-handed batters (right-on-right or left-on-left matchups). Use that to your advantage.

Change Eye Levels: Even with a low release point, you can still throw pitches high in the zone to surprise hitters.

Late-Inning Weapon: These pitchers are perfect for closing games, as opponents have less time to adjust to their unique style.

Learning to sequence pitches effectively can make these pitchers nearly unhittable in online play.

Submarine Pitchers in Road to the Show

Creating a Road to the Show pitcher with a submarine or sidearm motion can make your career path unique and memorable. While these deliveries may slightly limit your velocity ceiling, they compensate with deception and movement. Plus, the novelty factor can make facing your player a nightmare for AI batters.

If you perform well in RTTS with a custom submarine pitcher, you'll earn XP, progress faster, and potentially collect extra rewards like packs or MLB 25 Stubs, giving you more ways to invest in your Diamond Dynasty roster.

Why Every Player Should Try One

Even if you prefer using hard-throwing overhand pitchers, having at least one submarine or sidearm arm in your bullpen forces your opponents to completely change their timing and visual tracking. This disruption alone can lead to weak contact or strikeouts.

They're also just plain fun to use. Watching a batter whiff at a sweeping slider that starts behind them and ends up in the strike zone never gets old.

Final Tip: If you want to collect these pitchers in Diamond Dynasty without overspending, watch the market trends. Popular low-release pitchers tend to spike in value after big in-game events or when they're needed for collections. Picking them up early could save you Stubs, or even help you earn extra MLB Stubs through resale.