As the crisp air of spring ushers in baseball season, it also heralds the arrival of *MLB The Show 25* from San Diego Studio. This year's installment promises to deliver an immersive experience, but mastering the art of hitting requires some fine-tuning. Here are the best hitting settings to help you make solid contact in *MLB The Show 25*.
Best Settings for Hitting in MLB The Show 25
Once you've launched *MLB The Show 25* and navigated through the initial setup, dive into the settings menu. With a myriad of options at your fingertips, you can tailor your hitting experience to perfection. The Escapist is here to guide you through the essentials of optimizing your hitting settings.
Hitting Interface
| **Best Hitting Interface in MLB The Show 25** |
| Zone |
Continuing the tradition from previous *MLB The Show* titles, Zone hitting remains the top choice in 2025. This interface grants you unparalleled control, allowing you to maneuver your Plate Coverage Indicator (PCI) freely within the batter's box. While it may seem daunting to rely on your PCI placement, the satisfaction of connecting with a hanging curveball is unmatched.
PCI Settings
| **Best PCI Settings in MLB The Show 25** |
| PCI Center – Bat |
| PCI Inner – None |
| PCI Outer – None |
| PCI Color – Yellow |
| PCI Opacity – 80% |
| PCI Fadeout – None |
While PCI settings can be highly personal, the recommendations above aim to simplify your hitting approach. By setting the PCI center to a bat, you can better visualize the ball's impact point. With practice, hitting the sweet spot on the barrel will become second nature, akin to catching a routine pop fly.
Adjusting the PCI Color and Opacity may be necessary depending on the game's time of day. Yellow is effective for daytime games, but switching to Blue or Green could enhance visibility during night games.
Feel free to experiment with the new PCI Anchor settings, which let you adjust your PCI's position based on the batter and pitcher. The Escapist found minimal impact, but you might discover a setting that works for you.
Camera Settings
| **Best Hitting View in MLB The Show 25** |
| Strike Zone 2 |
Mastering the PCI is crucial, but selecting the right hitting view is equally important. Positioning the camera too far back can lead to distractions, hindering your focus on the pitcher. Strike Zone 2 offers the ideal perspective, placing you right in the heart of the action as the ball approaches.
These are the best hitting settings to help you excel in *MLB The Show 25*.
*MLB The Show 25* is currently available in Early Access on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
