Hitting a baseball is one of the toughest challenges in professional sports, making home runs even harder. While pros face steep odds, video games offer a different story. Here’s how to crush home runs in MLB The Show 25.
Strategies for Smashing Home Runs in MLB The Show 25
When you step up to bat, you’re likely aiming for a home run every time. In real baseball, that’s a risky mindset, but in the game, piling up runs is key. Luck plays a role in hitting bombs, as you’re more likely to connect by chance than with a perfect strategy. Still, there are key factors to watch for when preparing to launch one deep.
Top Home Run Sluggers in MLB The Show 25
Not every player is built to hit home runs. The Power stat in the game separates those who hit line drives to the outfield from those who send balls into the stands. When selecting a batter, check their Power stat to ensure they have the strength to go yard.
Best Pitches to Hit for Home Runs in MLB The Show 25
A curveball in the dirt won’t leave the park. To hit home runs, target pitches you can drive, like a high fastball or a hanging breaking ball. Pitch speed matters too—the faster the pitch, the farther it’ll go if you make solid contact.
Related: Optimal Pitching Settings for MLB The Show 25
Perfecting Your Home Run Swing in MLB The Show 25
Each swing in MLB The Show 25 comes with feedback on timing and PCI accuracy. To boost your home run chances, aim for a Perfect/Perfect swing, meaning you hit the ball as well as possible. Nailing the right pitch with a Perfect/Perfect swing often sends it soaring, though occasionally it might result in a deep out. More often, you’ll be circling the bases.
Don’t get discouraged if home runs aren’t immediate. Even pros hit slumps. Spend time practicing in offline modes, and soon you’ll be smashing the ball with consistency.
That’s how to hit home runs in MLB The Show 25. For more tips, check out whether to choose college or go pro in this year’s Road to the Show.
MLB The Show 25 is now in Early Access on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
