Best Pitching Settings for MLB The Show 25

While hitting often steals the spotlight in *MLB The Show 25*, pitching is equally crucial to your success on the field. Mastering your pitch location can be challenging, but with the right settings, you can dominate from the mound. Here are the optimal pitching settings to elevate your game in *MLB The Show 25*.

Best Settings for Pitching in MLB The Show 25

Unlike the complex options available for hitting, pitching settings in *MLB The Show 25* are straightforward yet impactful. Fine-tuning these settings can mean the difference between a disastrous first inning and pitching a near-perfect game.

Pitching Interface

As in previous iterations of *MLB The Show*, Pinpoint remains the top choice for pitching interface in *MLB The Show 25*. This method gives you full control over pitch location by requiring you to draw specific lines for each pitch type. The accuracy of your pitch hinges on how well you trace these lines.

While Pinpoint can be daunting at first and unforgiving of errors, with practice, it becomes intuitive. Mastering the different line patterns will enable you to consistently place pitches precisely on the edge of the strike zone.

While other pitching settings are less critical, keeping the Pitching Ball Marker enabled can help maintain focus on pitch location.

Pitching View

If you've explored The Escapist's guide on hitting settings, you'll recognize Strike Zone 2 as the premier view for hitting. This view is equally effective for pitching, offering an up-close perspective of the batter that simplifies pitch placement. With minimal room for error, Strike Zone 2 helps you exploit the batter's weaknesses, leveraging your familiarity with this view from hitting.

These settings will set you up for success on the mound in *MLB The Show 25*.

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