"MLB The Show 25: Optimal Hitting Settings Revealed"

As spring arrives, so does the excitement of baseball season and the latest release from San Diego Studio: *MLB The Show 25*. This year's edition promises a lot, but to truly excel at hitting, you'll need to fine-tune your settings. Here are the best hitting settings for *MLB The Show 25* to help you make solid contact and boost your performance at the plate.

Best Settings for Hitting in MLB The Show 25

Once you launch *MLB The Show 25* and get through the initial setup, dive straight into the settings menu. There's a vast array of options to customize your hitting experience. Adjusting these settings might feel daunting at first, but The Escapist is here to guide you through the essentials.

Hitting Interface

Consistent with previous iterations of *MLB The Show*, the Zone hitting interface remains the top choice for *MLB The Show 25*. It offers unparalleled control, allowing you to maneuver your Plate Coverage Indicator (PCI) freely within the batter's box. While this precision can be intimidating, mastering it will let you capitalize on those hanging curveballs and other pitches with ease.

PCI Settings

While PCI settings vary from player to player, the settings above are designed to simplify your hitting experience. By setting the PCI center to a bat, you can better visualize the point of contact, aiming for the sweet spot on the barrel. As you practice, this visualization becomes second nature, making hitting as routine as catching a pop fly.

Adjust the PCI Color and Opacity based on the game's time of day. Yellow works well during day games, but for night games, switching to Blue or Green might enhance visibility. Feel free to experiment with the new PCI Anchor settings, which adjust based on the batter and pitcher. While The Escapist found minimal impact, these settings might make a significant difference for you.

Camera Settings

Mastering the PCI is crucial, but the right camera angle is equally important for effective hitting. If the camera is positioned too far back, you might get distracted by the surroundings and lose focus on the pitcher. The Strike Zone 2 view is ideal, placing you right in the heart of the action as the ball comes in.

With these optimized hitting settings, you're well on your way to dominating at the plate in *MLB The Show 25*.

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