• Categories
  • Popular
  • Dev Tracker
Skins
  • Default (The Show 25)
  • No Skin
  • The Show 23
  • Dark
  • The Show 24
  • The Show 25
Collapse
THESHOW.COM
Game Game Support Support My Account My Account

Community Forum

My Hitting sucks!

Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved General Discussion
36 Posts 18 Posters 1.5k Views
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
Reply
  • Reply as topic
Log in to reply
This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
  • vagimon_PSNV Offline
    vagimon_PSNV Offline
    vagimon_PSN
    replied to Guest on last edited by
    #4

    @thelowrie5 said in My Hitting sucks!:

    Tv/monitor?

    Yeah. What are you playing on?

    1 Reply Last reply
    0
  • aron1740_PSNA Offline
    aron1740_PSNA Offline
    aron1740_PSN
    replied to Guest on last edited by
    #5

    @thelowrie5 said in My Hitting sucks!:

    Tv/monitor?

    TV is totally fine just make sure it is set to game mode. As far as the hitting view goes I use offset zoom, some people use strike zone but I find that to be less enjoyable aesthetics wise.

    ultimately it just takes practice to learn the strike zone and what [censored] not to swing it. When I first started I had the same problem, I got some good advice from somebody that I took to heart not to swing until I had two strikes and it really help me learn the strike zone.

    joshjays44_PSNJ 1 Reply Last reply
    2
  • B Offline
    B Offline
    bonion
    wrote on last edited by
    #6

    @thelowrie5 you need to have discipline at the plate. Look at your universal profile and see where you stand swing% try to be normal or below. As far as timing guess which pitch is coming, look for it only and lay off anything else. Mb split the zones in 1/4 and only chase the 1/4 you chose. I do this when I’m struggling. Sometimes I split it in 1/2, 1/3 1/6 depending on count. Unless defending 2 strike count. If your zone and often late, put pci higher in zone, lower if your early. Watch ball at release point to help identify pitches faster. Progression comes with time in this game. You can’t become great overnight

    1 Reply Last reply
    2
  • B Offline
    B Offline
    bonion
    wrote on last edited by
    #7

    Try to have a plan at the plate every AB. Based off pitcher tendencies adjust.

    1 Reply Last reply
    1
  • T Offline
    T Offline
    TheSeanster88
    wrote on last edited by
    #8

    Highly recommend you use the following settings:

    Hitting View - Strike Zone
    In - Play View Offense - Medium works alright
    Hitting interface - Zone
    Input type - buttons
    analog type - flick
    Plate Coverage Indicator - ON
    PCI Center - Diamonds
    PCI Inner - Basic
    PCI Outer - I like starfighter
    PCI Color - I like white
    PCI Transparency - 70% works for me
    PCI Fadeout - OUTER

    These settings really helped me make better contact, because you need to get the center squared on the ball to get Perfect contact. To get perfect timing, obviously you will practice and learn the way the pitches look from different guys when they come in to you as a righty or a lefty. For that, I also recommend you go to custom practice mode, set the difficulty to legend, and try to GET ON BASE, not just get a hit.

    1 Reply Last reply
    1
  • B Offline
    B Offline
    bonion
    wrote on last edited by
    #9

    A lot of times when I strike out, I strike out looking. In full counts there’s just as much pressure on the pitcher as their is you if off speed is coming. I think I’d rather strike out looking then flailing at a breaking ball that was below the zone that would have been a ball

    1 Reply Last reply
    1
  • B Offline
    B Offline
    bonion
    wrote on last edited by
    #10

    A lot of times when I strike out, I strike out looking. In full counts there’s just as much pressure on the pitcher as their is you if off speed is coming. I think I’d rather strike out looking then flailing at a breaking ball that was below the zone that would have been a ball

    1 Reply Last reply
    1
  • B Offline
    B Offline
    bonion
    wrote on last edited by
    #11

    A lot of times when I strike out, I strike out looking. In full counts there’s just as much pressure on the pitcher as their is you if off speed is coming. I think I’d rather strike out looking then flailing at a breaking ball that was below the zone that would have been a ball

    1 Reply Last reply
    0
  • B Offline
    B Offline
    bonion
    wrote on last edited by
    #12

    Shyts sorry bout that

    1 Reply Last reply
    1
  • aaronjw76_PSNA Offline
    aaronjw76_PSNA Offline
    aaronjw76_PSN
    wrote on last edited by
    #13

    Yes, we get it @bonion , you'd rather stikeout looking. Lol

    1 Reply Last reply
    4
  • chickun_legs_PSNC Offline
    chickun_legs_PSNC Offline
    chickun_legs_PSN
    wrote on last edited by
    #14

    A lot of times when I strike out, I strike out looking. In full counts there’s just as much pressure on the pitcher as their is you if off speed is coming. I think I’d rather strike out looking then flailing at a breaking ball that was below the zone that would have been a ball

    1 Reply Last reply
    1
  • C Offline
    C Offline
    CEZdominatesAD
    wrote on last edited by
    #15

    I’m 36, have played every year and I am having the same issues for some reason this year. I’ve seen improvements tho but it’s going to take practice. Put the sliders for pitch and breaking ball speeds all the way up. Go to practice mode and put on legend. Pick pitchers with high pitch speeds. I choose Chapman or Newheiser. Go two days or so just practicing with these pitch speeds. I know it seems boring cuz there are no rewards but I promise in the long run it will help. When u hop online the pitches will feel slow.
    Just know if u turn off the system you would either have to load the sliders back up or just have to change them urself again. It will not load either he changes automatically

    1 Reply Last reply
    1
  • abbyspapa_PSNA Offline
    abbyspapa_PSNA Offline
    abbyspapa_PSN
    wrote on last edited by
    #16

    I don't often strikeout, but when I do strikeout, I strikeout looking.

    ChuckCLC_PSNC 1 Reply Last reply
    5
  • B Offline
    B Offline
    bonion
    wrote on last edited by
    #17

    @abbyspapa in my defense.. full count off speeds are more so thrown for [censored] then strikes

    1 Reply Last reply
    2
  • jreyes533_PSNJ Offline
    jreyes533_PSNJ Offline
    jreyes533_PSN
    wrote on last edited by jreyes533_PSN
    #18

    Try Custom Practice on Legend. I play it constantly especially when scouting Showdown Bosses.

    Don't feel bad: I'm 42 and been playing this game since it was called Baseball Stars and I still can't hit the High-and-Tight Cheese... ¯_(ツ)_/¯

    1 Reply Last reply
    2
  • joshjays44_PSNJ Offline
    joshjays44_PSNJ Offline
    joshjays44_PSN
    replied to Guest on last edited by
    #19

    @aron1740 said in My Hitting sucks!:

    @thelowrie5 said in My Hitting sucks!:

    Tv/monitor?

    TV is totally fine just make sure it is set to game mode. As far as the hitting view goes I use offset zoom, some people use strike zone but I find that to be less enjoyable aesthetics wise.

    ultimately it just takes practice to learn the strike zone and what [censored] not to swing it. When I first started I had the same problem, I got some good advice from somebody that I took to heart not to swing until I had two strikes and it really help me learn the strike zone.

    Number one mistake most casual noobs make is try to play sports game on a TV, I hear some of them even play Formula 1 games on a TV, which is the most ridiculous thing I've heard.

    ChuckCLC_PSNC 1 Reply Last reply
    0
  • ChuckCLC_PSNC Offline
    ChuckCLC_PSNC Offline
    ChuckCLC_PSN
    replied to Guest on last edited by
    #20

    @abbyspapa said in My Hitting sucks!:

    I don't often strikeout, but when I do strikeout, I strikeout looking.

    Uhg. Thats like saying, "I dont often drink beer, but when i do, I prefer Natty light."

    DriveByTrucker17D 1 Reply Last reply
    4
  • ChuckCLC_PSNC Offline
    ChuckCLC_PSNC Offline
    ChuckCLC_PSN
    replied to Guest on last edited by
    #21

    @joshjays44 said in My Hitting sucks!:

    @aron1740 said in My Hitting sucks!:

    @thelowrie5 said in My Hitting sucks!:

    Tv/monitor?

    TV is totally fine just make sure it is set to game mode. As far as the hitting view goes I use offset zoom, some people use strike zone but I find that to be less enjoyable aesthetics wise.

    ultimately it just takes practice to learn the strike zone and what [censored] not to swing it. When I first started I had the same problem, I got some good advice from somebody that I took to heart not to swing until I had two strikes and it really help me learn the strike zone.

    Number one mistake most casual noobs make is try to play sports game on a TV, I hear some of them even play Formula 1 games on a TV, which is the most ridiculous thing I've heard.

    We are sorry. You have reached your 2020's decade limit on the phrase "casual noobs". You are no longer able to post this phrase on this website. Grow a spine and play online. Thank You, -Casual Noob.

    joshjays44_PSNJ 1 Reply Last reply
    1
  • joshjays44_PSNJ Offline
    joshjays44_PSNJ Offline
    joshjays44_PSN
    replied to Guest on last edited by joshjays44_PSN
    #22

    @ChuckCLC said in My Hitting sucks!:

    @joshjays44 said in My Hitting sucks!:

    @aron1740 said in My Hitting sucks!:

    @thelowrie5 said in My Hitting sucks!:

    Tv/monitor?

    TV is totally fine just make sure it is set to game mode. As far as the hitting view goes I use offset zoom, some people use strike zone but I find that to be less enjoyable aesthetics wise.

    ultimately it just takes practice to learn the strike zone and what [censored] not to swing it. When I first started I had the same problem, I got some good advice from somebody that I took to heart not to swing until I had two strikes and it really help me learn the strike zone.

    Number one mistake most casual noobs make is try to play sports game on a TV, I hear some of them even play Formula 1 games on a TV, which is the most ridiculous thing I've heard.

    We are sorry. You have reached your 2020's decade limit on the phrase "casual noobs". You are no longer able to post this phrase on this website. Grow a spine and play online. Thank You, -Casual Noob.

    A new decade starts next year, can I start using that term again? And thank you for admitting that you're a casual noob, I have more respect for you now..I just wish the others would admit it.

    ChuckCLC_PSNC 1 Reply Last reply
    1
  • ChuckCLC_PSNC Offline
    ChuckCLC_PSNC Offline
    ChuckCLC_PSN
    replied to Guest on last edited by
    #23

    @joshjays44 said in My Hitting sucks!:

    A new decade starts next year

    That sounds eerily familiar.

    joshjays44_PSNJ 1 Reply Last reply
    0

X Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitch Discord TikTok
Major League Baseball Players Association Major League Baseball Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation Studios San Diego Studio ESRB ESRB Certificate
Terms of Use Privacy Policy TheShow.com Community Code of Conduct MLB The Show Online Code of Conduct MLB The Show Games

Stubs is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

"PlayStation Family Mark", "PlayStation", "PS5 Logo", and "PS4 Logo" are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, Series X|S logo, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

Major League and Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball. Visit MLB.com and MiLB.com. The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as applicable. Visit the official website of the Hall of Fame at BaseballHall.org

Officially Licensed Product of MLB Players, Inc. MLBPA trademarks, copyrighted works and other intellectual property rights are owned and/or held by MLBPA and may not be used without the written consent of MLBPA or MLB Players, Inc. Visit MLBPLAYERS.com, the Players Choice on the web.

© 2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

  • Login

  • Login or register to search.
  • First post
    Last post
0
  • Categories
  • Popular
  • Dev Tracker
  • Login

  • Login or register to search.