Mario Super Sluggers Chemistry: Buddy Jump, Buddy Throw and batting items
Use friendly neighbors in the field and the batting order.
Edition covered
Original Wii Mario Super Sluggers. This guide uses its Challenge Mode, motion-control options, Buddy Moves and error items rather than the GameCube game’s systems.
Good chemistry enables Buddy Moves
Compatible nearby fielders can cooperate in ways unavailable to an arbitrary pair. Put a friendly pair where a deep fly or long return throw is likely to occur.
| Situation | Good chemistry | Bad chemistry |
|---|---|---|
| Nearby outfield pair | Can cooperate on Buddy Moves | No friendly Buddy Move benefit |
| Deep fly at the wall | Buddy Jump opportunity | Ordinary catch options |
| Return from the outfield | Buddy Throw opportunity | Throws can be slower or off-target |
| Current and on-deck batter | Access to a batting error item | No friendly item benefit |
Buddy Jump can steal a home run
Position a compatible teammate beneath the intended jumper near the wall and time the action for the ball. The move needs the players, location and timing to line up.
| Roster decision | Useful pairing | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Batting order | Compatible consecutive hitters | Enable error items |
| Outfield positions | Compatible neighboring fielders | Reach Buddy Move setups |
| Wall coverage | Mobile player beside a friend | Improve home-run catches |
| Infield relay | Avoid disliked direct partners | Reduce poor throw risk |
| Captain placement | Keep fielding role in mind | A famous captain is not automatically the best fielder everywhere |
Buddy Throw returns the ball quickly
A compatible fielding sequence can produce a fast throw back toward a base. This is especially useful from the outfield when a runner is trying to take an extra base.
The on-deck batter controls error-item access
If the next batter has good chemistry with the current batter, a hit can provide an item aimed at the fielders. This differs from Superstar Baseball’s friends-on-base offensive relationship.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Original-edition mechanics and reference | www.mariowiki.com |