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MLB The Show 26: Most Effective Drag Bunt Players - MaSOnCOopER538 - 05-13-2026
? Elite S-Tier Drag Bunters (99 Drag Bunt & Speed)
These players have maxed-out Drag Bunt stats and lightning-fast box-to-first animations. They are extremely hard to throw out:
- Richie Ashburn – Community favorite with 99 Drag Bunt and elite speed.
- Ozzie Smith – 99 Drag Bunt plus quick exit from the batter’s box.
- Honus Wagner – Maxed Drag Bunt on the left side of the infield.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) – Special variants like Egg Hunt carry 99 Drag Bunt and top speed.
- John Donaldson – Unique option with 99 Drag Bunt in certain Outfield/CF variants.
? Speed-First Drag Bunters (High Drag Bunt / 99 Speed)
These utility players may not always max Drag Bunt, but raw speed allows them to beat standard infield throws:
- Chandler Simpson – 92 Drag Bunt, blistering baserunning speed.
- Brian Roberts – Reliable 99 Drag Bunt middle infielder.
- Cool Papa Bell – Max speed with excellent bunting and contact stats (Negro Leagues variant).
- Elly De La Cruz – Lower bunting stat but elite speed makes infield grounders beatable.
? Position-Specific Specialists
High-tier bunters behind the plate or at first base are rare but essential for a cohesive squad:
- Craig Biggio (Catcher) – 85+ Drag Bunt, rare speed for a catcher.
- Buck O’Neil (1B / DH) – Anchors corners or DH spot with 95 Drag Bunt.
- Jackie Robinson (Infield/Outfield) – Multi-positional legend with 99 Drag Bunt on top variants.
? Pro-Tips for Executing Drag Bunters
Directional Input: Hold the Right Analog Stick fully down and to the right before the pitch. This angles the ball toward the second baseman, drawing the first baseman off the bag.
Timing the Release: Press Triangle (PS) / Y (Xbox) just after the pitcher releases. Too early = pop-ups; too late = slower placements.
Positioning: Step slightly toward the bunt side of the box to reduce pop-ups and maximize baseline advantage.
Chain Runs: Pair your drag bunt specialist with fast base runners behind them. Even imperfect bunts can become singles if a backup runner covers first efficiently.
Mastering these players and techniques ensures your “bunt cheese” strategy dominates, letting you exploit defensive shifts, grind offline challenges, and generate easy runs.