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Overview

The blue ability, Tough Out, gives mastery of the swing to the batter through better control over his batting skill. Minor movements of the controller can ruin a hit, and this skill can provide some sort of leniency to very close hits, turning a quick grounder into an unreachable line drive.

Acquisition in My Life Mode (2008)

• Getting a hit with 2 strikes will increase Tough Out experience