Optimal MLB The Show 25 Hitting Configurations Revealed

With the arrival of spring, baseball season kicks off, and fans can also dive into the latest installment from San Diego Studio: *MLB The Show 25*. This year's edition promises exciting gameplay, but mastering the art of hitting requires fine-tuning your settings. Here's a guide to the best hitting settings in *MLB The Show 25* to help you make solid contact and boost your batting average.

Best Settings for Hitting in MLB The Show 25

Once you've launched *MLB The Show 25* and completed the initial setup, head straight to the settings menu. With a plethora of options available, customizing your hitting experience can be daunting. Let The Escapist guide you through the essential settings to set a strong foundation for your at-bats.

Hitting Interface

As with previous editions of *MLB The Show*, Zone hitting remains the top choice in 2025. This interface grants you the ultimate control, allowing you to maneuver your Plate Coverage Indicator (PCI) freely within the batter's box. While the precision required might seem daunting, mastering the Zone can turn those hanging curveballs into home runs.

PCI Settings

While PCI settings are highly personal, the configuration above aims to simplify the hitting process. By setting the PCI Center to Bat, you can visualize exactly where the ball will make contact. This helps in targeting the sweet spot on the barrel, and with practice, hitting becomes as routine as catching a pop fly.

Adjust the Color and Opacity settings based on the game's time of day. Yellow works well for day games, but switching to Blue or Green might improve visibility during night games. Feel free to experiment with the new PCI Anchor settings, which allow adjustments based on the batter and pitcher. Though The Escapist found minimal impact, personal preferences may vary.

Camera Settings

While the PCI is crucial, the right camera angle is equally important. A view too far back can distract you with peripheral details, making it hard to concentrate on the pitcher. Strike Zone 2 offers the perfect hitting perspective, immersing you in the action as the ball comes in.

With these optimized hitting settings, you're ready to dominate the plate in *MLB The Show 25*.

*MLB The Show 25* is now available in Early Access on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.