Practice Reaction Drills

To build muscle memory, practice reacting instantly to MLB The Show 25 Stubs contact. Use Custom Practice Mode and select “Random Pitch Type” and “Random Hit Result.” Focus only on reacting to contact—don’t anticipate pitch location.

A good routine:

Spend 15 minutes fielding line drives.

Spend 15 minutes tracking deep fly balls.

End with 10 minutes of baserunning reads (deciding whether to tag, hold, or advance).

This repetition trains your eyes and brain to process visual and audio cues in real time, just like a pro outfielder or baserunner would.

Pay Attention to Spin and Shadows

One of MLB The Show 25’s most realistic improvements is how spin and lighting affect ball visibility. Topspin and backspin now alter flight paths more dramatically, especially in late innings when stadium lighting changes.

How to adjust:

For backspin (fly balls): Expect the ball to carry deeper than it appears off the bat.

For topspin (line drives): The ball will drop faster than expected, so take a shallower angle.

For side spin (hooks/slices): Adjust your route mid-flight by watching the curvature.

Also, shadows can obscure the ball temporarily — use the trajectory arc briefly shown in MLB Stubs for sale fielding view to maintain awareness.