While hitting might be the flashiest part of *MLB The Show 25*, mastering pitching is crucial to dominating on the mound. Locating your pitches accurately can be challenging, but with the right settings, you can significantly improve your performance. Here are the top pitching settings to help you excel in *MLB The Show 25*.
Best Settings for Pitching in MLB The Show 25
Unlike the numerous options available for hitting, pitching settings are simpler but just as critical. Mastering these settings can mean the difference between a disastrous first inning and carrying a no-hitter into the seventh.
Pitching Interface
**Best Pitching Interface in MLB The Show 25** |
Pinpoint |
In *MLB The Show 25*, just as in previous titles, the Pinpoint interface reigns supreme. It empowers you to take complete control over where the ball goes. With Pinpoint, you draw a specific line for each pitch type, and your accuracy hinges on how well you trace that line.
Mastering Pinpoint can be a steep learning curve due to its strictness on mistakes. However, once you become adept at drawing the lines for each pitch, it will feel natural, and you'll consistently hit the corners of the strike zone.
While other pitching settings in *MLB The Show 25* are less critical, feel free to experiment with them. However, keeping the Pitching Ball Marker on is advisable, as it helps you maintain focus on pitch location.
Pitching View
**Best Pitching View in MLB The Show 25** |
Strike Zone 2 |
If you've explored The Escapist's guide on hitting settings, you'll recognize Strike Zone 2 as the best Hitting View. This view remains optimal for pitching as well, offering a close-up perspective of the batter that simplifies pitch location. With Strike Zone 2, there's minimal room for error, and since you're already familiar with it from hitting, you'll know exactly where to aim to make hitters uncomfortable.
These are the essential pitching settings you need to master in *MLB The Show 25* to dominate on the mound.
*MLB The Show 25 is now available in Early Access on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.*