Optimal Pitching Configurations for MLB The Show 25 Revealed

While hitting may steal the spotlight in *MLB The Show 25*, pitching is equally crucial to your success on the field. Mastering your pitch location can be challenging without the right settings, but with the optimal configuration, you can dominate from the mound. Here are the best pitching settings for *MLB The Show 25* to help you achieve that perfect game.

Best Settings for Pitching in MLB The Show 25

Unlike hitting, which offers numerous options, pitching settings are simpler yet pivotal. Mastering these settings can mean the difference between conceding a 10-run inning or maintaining a no-hitter into the seventh.

Pitching Interface

As with previous editions of *MLB The Show*, Pinpoint remains the top choice for pitching interface in *MLB The Show 25*. This setting gives you full control over where the ball goes, requiring you to draw specific lines for each pitch type. The accuracy of your pitch depends on how well you trace these lines.

Mastering Pinpoint can be time-consuming due to its strictness on errors. However, once you become adept at drawing the lines correctly, it will feel natural, and you'll consistently throw pitches right on the edge 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 awareness of your pitch location.

Pitching View

If you've read The Escapist's guide on hitting settings, you're familiar with Strike Zone 2 as the best Hitting View. This view is equally effective for pitching, providing an up-close perspective of the batter that simplifies pitch location. With minimal room for error, Strike Zone 2 helps you target those spots that make hitters uncomfortable, leveraging your knowledge from hitting to enhance your pitching.

These are the top pitching settings for *MLB The Show 25*. By fine-tuning these options, you'll be well on your way to mastering the art of pitching and dominating your opponents.

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