Entry Cost
500 stubs
Overall Strategy
Get Left-Handed Hitters (or Right-Handed Hitters who have good stats against RHP)
As you may notice below, I faced many right-handed pitchers. During my first playthrough (which I used to get this information) I had a stacked power lineup, but consisted almost exclusively of right-handed hitters. I still did well enough by coming one run short of beating the final boss, but you can make your life easier targeting left-handed hitters when they are available.
Missions
Note: Sometimes there is more than one mission that can be offered for each stage. I will update as I play the Team Affinity Showdown (Season 1) a few times.
1st Stage – WILLY BABY| Difficulty=Veteran
Situation
Willy Adames showed that he was not just a great glove in 2020, slugging eight home runs or the Rays. Playing against the Rays with your Showdown Squad, tally four total bases without giving up one run in two innings.
Duration | 2 innings |
Goals | Tally 4 total basesAllow 0 runs |
Showdown Runs Awarded | 2 Final Showdown runs |
Showdown Draft Picks | 1 Gold Live Series Hitter1 Gold Perk |
Other Rewards | 100 stubs |
Note: The mission will end once you reach 4 total bases. For example, I hit a home run with my 2nd batter (Keston Hiura!) and did not have to pitch at all.
2nd Stage – BO FLOWS | Difficulty=Veteran
Situation
In Bo Bichette’s big league career, he has yet to hit under .300 in a season. Playing against the Blue Jays with your Showdown Squad, tally two total bases without giving up one hit in two innings
Duration | 2 innings |
Goals | Tally 2 total basesAllow 0 hits |
Showdown Runs Awarded | 2 Final Showdown runs |
Showdown Draft Picks | 1 Gold Live Series Hitter1 Gold Perk |
Other Rewards | 100 stubs |
Strategy
You will be facing Hyun-Jin Ryu for the Blue Jays. You may consider maximizing your lineup by moving hitting who are more effective against left-handed pitchers to the top of the lineup (typically, your right-handed hitters will fare better against lefties).
3rd Stage – BIG DOM | Difficulty=Veteran
Situation
Dominic Smith burst onto the scene in 2020, hitting .316 with 10 home runs and 21 doubles. Playing against the Mets with your Showdown Squad, tally two hits including one extra-base hit in three innings without giving up two runs.
Duration | 3 innings |
Goals | Tally 2 hitsAt least 1 extra-base hitAllow less than 2 runs |
Showdown Runs Awarded | 2 Final Showdown runs |
Showdown Draft Picks | 1 Gold Live Series Hitter1 Gold Perk |
Other Rewards | 100 stubs |
Strategy
Opposing Pitcher: Jacob DeGrom (right-hander) –> adjust lineup to put batters more effective against right-handed pitchers at the top of your lineup
4th Stage – SHOWDOWN VS. ARRIETA | Difficulty=Rookie
Situation
In this Elimination Showdown, take on Cubs pitcher, Jake Arrieta. Enter the game with one runner on and fight your way back from a 2-run deficit before recording 10 outs.
Duration | 10 outs |
Goals | Score 3 runs (or more) |
Showdown Runs Awarded | 0 (winning allows you to continue) |
Showdown Draft Picks | 42 Series Hitter (diamond)1 Diamond Perk |
Other Rewards | 500 stubs |
Strategy
Opposing Pitcher: Jake Arrieta (right-hander) –> adjust lineup to put batters more effective against right-handed pitchers at the top of your lineup
No Defensive requirements: You can put your best hitters in the lineup regardless of position!
5th Stage – GO CRAZY, YOUNG FELLA | Difficulty=Veteran
Situation
In Ke’Bryan Hayes Major League debut, he had two hits including a double and a home run. Playing against the Pirates with your Showdown Squad, tally two extra base hits without giving up a run in three innings.
Duration | 3 innings |
Goals | Tally 2 extra-base hitsDo not give up any runs. |
Showdown Runs Awarded | 2 Final Showdown Runs Awarded |
Showdown Draft Picks | Gold Live Series Hitter1 Diamond Perk |
Other Rewards | 100 stubs |
Note: The mission will end as soon as you collect 2 extra-base hits, so you can potentially end this mission successfully without having to throw a pitch.
Strategy
Opposing Pitcher: Chad Kuhl (right-hander) –> adjust lineup to put batters more effective against right-handed pitchers at the top of your lineup.
6th Stage – CUTCH | Difficulty=Veteran
Situation
Andrew McCutchen bounced back in 2020 after an injuy in 2019 by blasting 10 home runs. Playing against the Phillies with your Showdown Squad, tally one extra-base hit in one inning
Duration | 1 inning |
Goals | Tally 1 extra-base hits |
Showdown Runs Awarded | 2 Final Showdown Runs Awarded |
Showdown Draft Picks | 42 Series Hitter (diamond)1 Diamond Perk |
Other Rewards | 100 stubs |
Note: The mission will end as soon as collect an extra-base hit, so you can potentially end this mission successfully without having to throw a pitch.
Strategy
Opposing Pitcher: Aaron Nola (right-hander) –> adjust lineup to put batters more effective against right-handed pitchers at the top of your lineup.
7th Stage – PLAYOFF MONSTER | Difficulty=Veteran
Situation
In the 2020 playoffs, Giancarlo Stanton launched eight home runs for the Yankees. Playing against the Yankees with your Showdown Squad, tally six total bases in three rinnings without giving up two runs.
Duration | 3 innings |
Goals | Tally 8 total bases |
Showdown Runs Awarded | 2 Final Showdown Runs Awarded |
Showdown Draft Picks | 42 Series Hitter (diamond)1 Diamond Perk |
Other Rewards | 100 stubs |
Note: The mission will end as soon as you collect 8 total bases, so you can potentially end this mission successfully without having to throw a pitch.
Strategy
Opposing Pitcher: Gerrit Cole (right-hander) –> adjust lineup to put batters more effective against right-handed pitchers at the top of your lineup.
8th Stage – FINAL SHOWDOWN VS. SANCHEZ | Difficulty=Veteran
Situation
Enter the Final Showdown! Step in the box and take on 42 Series Marlins Pitcher Sixto Sanchez. Take the lead before recording 15 outs.
Duration | 15 outs |
Goals | Win the game (# of runs needed will vary depending on your mission success) |
Showdown Runs Awarded | n/a |
Showdown Draft Picks | n/a |
Other Rewards | 1,000 stubs5x Team Affinity Vouchers |
Note: This is a hitting-only mission. Stack your lineup with your best hitters regardless of position.
Strategy
Opposing Pitcher: Sixto Sanchez (right-hander) –> adjust lineup to put batters more effective against right-handed pitchers at the top of your lineup.