Mario Superstar Baseball Chemistry and fielding: fast throws, friends and bad pairings
Arrange field positions and batting order around the original chemistry rules.
Edition covered
Original GameCube Mario Superstar Baseball. Chemistry, scouting and Star Missions differ from the Wii sequel Mario Super Sluggers.
Good chemistry speeds a throw between friends
The benefit applies to the pair involved in a transfer. A friendly shortstop and first baseman can make a routine ground ball more reliable; friendly outfielders also improve relay opportunities.
| Pair | Relationship | Effect to plan around |
|---|---|---|
| Mario and Luigi | Good | Faster friendly throws and offensive support |
| Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong | Good | Useful friendly fielding pair |
| Mario and Bowser | Bad | Avoid critical direct defensive relays |
| Luigi and King Boo | Bad | Potentially slower or inaccurate throws |
Bad chemistry is a defensive risk
Disliked partners can throw slowly or inaccurately to one another. This is a fielding interaction, so do not assume it applies identically to every batting situation.
| Position or link | Useful property | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Shortstop to first | Good chemistry | Frequent ground-ball transfer |
| Outfield relay | Friendly receiver | Faster return to the infield |
| High-wall outfielder | Clamber or Super Jump | Reach difficult fly balls |
| Relay specialist | Quick Throw | Reduce time after receiving |
| Batting neighbors | Compatible on-base player and hitter | Use offensive chemistry |
| Team captain | Friendly relationships across roster | Improve starting Team Stars |
Friends on base help the batter
A batter benefits when compatible teammates are already on base. Place a dependable on-base player before a compatible hitter instead of sorting the whole order only by power.
The captain affects starting Team Stars
The roster’s chemistry with its captain determines the opening meter. Check the displayed result after changing captains because the same nine players can start with a different reserve.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Original-edition mechanics and reference | www.mariowiki.com |