As spring blooms, so does the excitement for baseball and the latest installment from San Diego Studio, *MLB The Show 25*. With its promising features, mastering the art of hitting in this game can elevate your gameplay. Here's a comprehensive guide to the best hitting settings in *MLB The Show 25* to help you make those hard-hitting contacts.

Best Settings for Hitting in MLB The Show 25

Once you've launched *MLB The Show 25* and navigated through the initial setup, head straight to the settings. With a myriad of options available, customizing your hitting experience can be daunting. But fear not, as The Escapist is here to guide you through the process.

Hitting Interface

Consistent with previous entries in the *MLB The Show* series, Zone hitting remains the top choice in *MLB The Show 25*. This interface grants you unparalleled control, allowing you to maneuver your PCI freely within the batter's box. While it may seem daunting to rely solely on your PCI placement, mastering it can lead to rewarding outcomes, especially when you capitalize on those hanging curveballs.

PCI Settings

While PCI settings can be highly personalized, the recommended settings above aim to simplify the hitting process. By setting the PCI to resemble a bat, you can better visualize the ball's contact point, aiming for that sweet spot on the barrel. With enough practice, this visualization becomes second nature.

Adjust the PCI Color and Opacity according to the game's lighting conditions. Yellow works well for day games, but consider switching to Blue or Green for night games to enhance visibility. Additionally, feel free to experiment with the new PCI Anchor settings, which allow you to adjust your PCI's position based on the batter and pitcher. While The Escapist found minimal impact, personal testing might yield different results for you.

Camera Settings

Mastering the PCI is crucial, but selecting the right camera view is equally important. A camera positioned too far back can distract you with peripheral action, making it difficult to focus on the pitcher. Strike Zone 2 offers the ideal hitting view, placing you right in the heart of the action as the ball approaches.

With these optimized hitting settings, you're well on your way to dominating the plate in *MLB The Show 25*. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep swinging until you find your rhythm.

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