Littlemann17’s latest video covers all the best-hitting tips and settings for MLB The Show 25 along with in-game modes and pitch settings that could make a difference in your game. Littlemann validates anyone doubting his skill in MLB The Show by showcasing his season stats including a .495 batting average that confirms he knows how to hit and you should consider his advice. After showing off his credentials Littlemann starts the video off by going right into his recommended settings for MLB The Show 25 and his initial take is more unique than previous creators who have made tips and tricks videos this season. 

The Best Settings You Need To Maximize Your Hitting Skills

The first setting that needs to be looked at according to Littlemann is your hitting interface, if you are using anything other than Zone (Directional or Timing) for your hitting interface you are going to be bad at hitting due to how much better Zone is in comparison. Swing Input is mostly a personal preference but LittleMann is using Buttons for his input. Pitch Anchor which has been a popular topic of discussion is something LittleMan does not enjoy using or recommends, this is mainly due to the setting potentially messing with his muscle memory. As someone who has spent a ton of time developing muscle memory when playing Littleman feels the PCI Anchor mitigates this and even gets in the way at times so he chooses not to use it. 

PCI or Plate Coverage Indicator is a different story though, Littleman 100% uses this when hitting and his favorite settings are: 

• PCI Center - Diamonds, PCI Inner - None, PCI Outer - None, PCI Color - Yellow, PCI Opacity - 60%, PCI Fadeout - None.

Diamond is the choice for PCI Center because it is a smaller center and allows for precise accuracy which is very important when swinging to make perfect contact with the baseball. Changing the PCI Center to Bat is a good secondary option if you are not confident in the smaller center offered by the Diamond setting. Vibration is another setting turned off for Littlemann but he clarifies this is mostly a personal preference. When it comes to the hitting view for your camera settings “Strike Zone” is the best and other settings like “Fish Eye” will make hitting more difficult than it needs to be. 

How to Optimize Your Controller For The Best Results 

As far as hardware goes, Littlemann currently uses a PlayStation DualSense Edge controller coupled with a KontrolFreek Precision Ring and his very own Littlemann17 Edition Performance Thumbstick. You can pick up the full Baseball Precision Sports Kit Littlemann17 Edition today at KontrolFreek.com to get the Performance Thumbsticks and Precision Rings together. The Precision Rings and Performance Thumbsticks work seamlessly together to provide added accuracy and precise movement with your analog stick. 

Littlemann currently uses the white Precision Ring which is the softer setting matching the Green ring found in the Precision Rings pack. The Precision Ring prevents him from making unexpected movements or overexerting the thumbstick. The initial feel of the ring may feel stiff at first but once you practice with it and break it in you will be rewarded with fewer mistakes and overall improved performance in MLB The Show 25. When you include a KontrolFreek Performance Thumbstick on top of a Precision Ring you are given the ultimate combination of accuracy and precision, these two products were made to work in unison. In MLB The Show 25, your control and timing play a major factor when making contact with the ball but when it comes to hitting being able to align your PCI exactly where you want to will allow you to hit any pitch and the Performance Thumbstick makes it easier to make those smaller movements with precision. 

Take Advantage Of Custom Practice To Get Ahead In MLB The Show 25

Custom Practice mode will be your best friend for improving all aspects of your game in MLB The Show 25. If you are looking to get warmed up before competitive play Littlemann has a great routine that will allow you to get prepared to face any pitcher. Go into the batting practice mode once you have begun and select which pitch you want to start with (Littlemann goes with 4 seam fastballs) and you can also choose where those pitches will be using the pitch location setting. This will prepare you to learn and grow familiar with timing as you know where and what type of pitch to expect. You can focus solely on this aspect and fluctuate the difficulty to keep it challenging. Outside of timing, learning to hit against lefty and righty pitchers will allow you to build up the skill needed to hit consistently against anyone. Fortunately, the features and settings in the custom practice are capable of this level of customization. 

Lastly, something new that MLB The Show 25 has introduced could help those who are being beaten by either the fastball or a specific pitch and that is called Ambush. Instead of following the ball and reacting accordingly, Ambush allows you to flick your analog stick to the right or left before a ball is thrown and this will give you a larger PCI and better timing window. Certain pitches like the slider under the right circumstances can shrink your PCI so using Ambush can counteract this or help you in general if a specific pitch is giving you a hard time. Littlemann encourages everyone to utilize the custom practice mode as much as possible because it is the best place to replicate situations that have given you trouble or to see if you are ready to compete on G.O.A.T. difficulty which is incredibly hard this year.