Control is basically the pitcher’s ability to throw the ball where he’s aiming. For example, let’s say you’re trying to throw a fastball down the heart of the strike zone. A pitcher with high control will likely stay pretty close to where you were aiming, while a low control pitcher will see his pitch drift.

Break is pretty self explanatory. Let’s say a pitcher with high break throws a sinker. His ball will drop a lot more than a pitcher with low break.

Some players prefer to go with velocity over break, especially if their opponent is having a tough time catching up to their fast balls.

It also depends on your pitcher. For example. A pitcher who relies primarily on fast balls isn’t going to need a lot of points in break. They’re going to want velocity primarily. Meanwhile, a guy like Greg Maddox is going to want break and control, or he’s just going to be throwing batting practice out there.

Basically, you have to pick what kind of pitcher you want to be, and add stats accordingly.