Optimal Hitting Configurations for MLB The Show 25 Revealed

With the arrival of spring, baseball fans are eagerly awaiting the return of the sport and the latest installment from San Diego Studio, *MLB The Show 25*. This year's game promises exciting gameplay, but mastering the art of hitting will still require some fine-tuning. Here's a guide to the best hitting settings for *MLB The Show 25* to help you make solid contact and send those balls flying.

Best Settings for Hitting in MLB The Show 25

Upon launching *MLB The Show 25* and navigating through the initial setup, your first step should be to dive into the settings menu. There, you'll find a plethora of options to customize your hitting experience. While it can be daunting to sift through all these settings, The Escapist is here to help you lay down the groundwork for success at the plate.

Hitting Interface

As with previous iterations of *MLB The Show*, the Zone hitting interface remains the top choice for *MLB The Show 25*. It offers the greatest level of control, allowing you to maneuver your Plate Coverage Indicator (PCI) freely within the batter's box. While it might seem daunting to rely so heavily on PCI placement, mastering it can be incredibly rewarding, especially when you capitalize on those hanging curveballs.

PCI Settings

Finding the perfect PCI settings is a personal journey, but the recommendations above are designed to simplify your hitting process. By setting the PCI Center to Bat, you can better visualize where the ball will make contact with the bat, aiming for that sweet spot on the barrel. With practice, this visualization will become second nature, much like catching a routine pop-up.

Adjust the Color and Opacity settings according to the game's lighting conditions. Yellow works well for daytime games, but consider switching to Blue or Green for night games to enhance visibility. Additionally, feel free to experiment with the new PCI Anchor settings, which allow you to adjust the PCI's starting position based on the batter and pitcher. While The Escapist found minimal impact from these settings, they might make a difference for you.

Camera Settings

While mastering the PCI is crucial, selecting the right hitting view is equally important. A camera positioned too far back can distract you with the surrounding environment, making it difficult to focus on the pitcher. Strike Zone 2 offers the ideal hitting view, placing you right in the heart of the action as the ball comes hurtling towards you.

With these hitting settings in *MLB The Show 25*, you'll be well-equipped to step up to the plate and make those hard-hitting contacts. *MLB The Show 25* is now available in Early Access on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.