Core Hitting Tips
MLB The Show 25 hitting meta has evolved, emphasizing precision over MLB The Show 25 Stubs aggression.
Sit Fastball, React to Offspeed
Always hunt for fastballs first
Let breaking balls and offspeed pitches declare themselves
Master PCI Discipline
Use smooth, intentional PCI movements
Avoid flicking or overcorrecting
Timing vs. Power
Pull inside heaters for power
Go opposite-field for low-and-away pitches
Use contact swing for two-strike situations to extend at-bats
Recognize Spin Early
Fastball: straight, smooth spin
Slider: sharp diagonal movement
Curveball: top-to-bottom drop
Sinker: downward drift
Changeup: “floaty” slower trajectory
Core Pitching Tips
Effective pitching in MLB The Show 25 is about control, movement, and strategy, not just speed.
Pitch Sequencing
Mix speeds and eye levels
Avoid predictable patterns
Use out-of-zone pitches early in counts to induce weak contact
Stamina Management
Keep SP under 85–95 pitches to maintain control
Use relievers strategically to maintain peak performance
Bullpen Construction
Include 2 closers (outlier or high-K/9)
2 sinker specialists
2 lefty relievers with sweeping sliders or MLB Stubs for sale circle change
Pitch Tunneling
Make multiple pitches look identical until break
Forces hitters to guess and miss
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