I've been playing the show since 2008. The most important thing in my opinion when it comes to being able to hit the ball is working the count. When I learned not to chase, my game went up several levels. I think it's more important to recognize balls that will end up out of the zone than where balls will end up in the zone. If you learn not to chase it will be much easier when you're ahead in the count to see that fat hanger in the zone. The other upside is that you can get that starters pitch count up where he is more likely to make mistakes. You also get to the bullpen faster. And last but not least, a human opponent will get frustrated quite easily if you make them throw several pitches every at bat. As you said, most people are swing happy, don't swing at bad pitches and you can get into your opponents head because they don't usually see good plate discipline. Alot of players depend on you chasing trash because they don't know how to use one pitch to set up another. Keep those players in a corner, don't swing at bad pitches. And dude, if have a PS5 and haven't snagged up one of these new edge controllers.....make it a priority....that's my tip for you.....😜

This is my first ever mlb game iv played !!! And its addicting and so much fun. This video helped me so much. Thank you for making this video!

I personally enjoy the PCI anchor, after watching a few of these videos I've picked up a few tips that have worked for me. I usually lock my PCI towards the bottom middle, and depending on the pitcher ill adjust it. But I like having the PCI locked towards the bottom so I can raise up and get under the ball more often then not. Small movements have worked for me I find that I've gotten more consistent with getting on target n almost dead center of the ball every time. Again just adjust the placing of the pci depending on what the pitchers throwing. Keeps throwing high I move to middle or middle high, inside move it to the inside, outside move it outside. Start trying to predict pitches. Keep eye on the ball, n practice, practice, practice.

Very helpful, great video man! Crazy what pitching tendencies you can notice if you pay attention. When I slump during a game, taking a quick look at the pitcher analysis is helpful

Also another tip, always prepare for a fast ball so u can be ready for both off speed and those 98 mile per hour fast balls

You can give the best tips all you want to, you can put that on your controller all you want, and you can make twenty thousand videos about how to hit better all you want. The fact is it comes down to hand eye coordination. Some people got it some people don't but that's what it boils down to is how good your hand-eye coordination is

My tip is to hit with the flick of the right stick. Other than that, it's knowing the pitcher and knowing the hitter you are hitting with. Certain pitches are thrown in certain counts. I played all the way through college so I play on legend for the challenge

Ok. I've played the show since '16 and this video helped me more than any other. I play only RTTS on legendary with no equipment. I'm usually a .200-.260 hitter and maybe 7-10 times a season would get a perfect perfect. The first night after seeing your video I went off. Several multi-hr games and got my average up to .327 (it's only 4 weeks into the season). Holy shit dude. Great fucking video. Thank you very much. Subbed.

Thanks I'm definitely going to try practicing with fastball speed one level up. My timing was all messed up in game after cranking it all the way up i was either missing too early or pulling everything.

Such a good video dude, thank you.

Hey, I'm a new viewer from Taiwan, Please don't forget me when you get famous like the little man because I know you will! Personally, I like playing BR and Event because I wouldn't say I like long 9-inning stressful games, and I am good at taking pitches and being patient, which led me to 5 flawless runs in 22. My strategy in BR is to take all close pitches and get the pitcher's energy down and when the opponent stresses out about not hitting the corner I will eventually get my pitches to hit. Also, I'm a really good pitcher, I often hold Flawless, World series opponents to little or no runs. Anyways, hope you make more videos in the future and I promised I will watch them!

I play on amateur and still can’t get a HR😭 It seems like it’s harder to get one this year (started playing last year ) thanks for the tips 🙏🏾

Great vid, here's a tip I just learned yesterday that helped my timing. If you watch the hitters front foot they step with timing of the pitch, if you swing right when they put the front heel down you will have good timing, making it easier to hit with guys with big leg kicks. I've played the game since '12 and just learned this.

What could you suggest for players using pure analog hitting because I’m really struggling and it’s mostly with plate discipline and I’m striking out a lot and those struggles take me to the other side of the ball?

Do you use VRR on or off on your monitor?

Gotta try this out. I love to play RTTS, but hitting for me isn't great so I typically end up playing as a pitcher

Just watched, Pitching_Rebel, Samuel_Adams and your video on hitting. I am ready.

So do these settings also work for career mode

how do you recognize pitches when they come out of the pitcher's hand? like how do you distinguish fastballs and changeups from each other

I like dynamic pitching/hitting

One thing ur not mentioning is that u swing ONLY after the batter lands his foot u start swinging..

New to mlb cant time the left stick and hit at the same time im on a 55inch tv , i was better with the actual timing setting but most of the time u dont even hit the ball

Thanks bro! I like Guess Pitching. What are the settings for that when it’s on and the PCI locks on where the boll is going to go?

Great vid! Thanks 👍🏽

This is the best video I have seen on how to get better

So why is zone hitting so much better than timing he would think timing would be easier

How do you do that so the strike zone change as it looks like a bat

What tip do you have for actually recognizing the pitch upon release from the pitcher's hand?

So you only slam when the pitch is on the black?

Don't, just press A casually until you have a stack of 99 cards, that's all that can hit anything. Read a book while u get xp 😆

Where do you place your thumb on the left stick?

How much dose a gaming monitor usually run$

What button do you swing with mostly

Bro been playing practice against Corbin burnes on legend in 3 hours I got about 5 homers 💀 idk how yall can play on that difficulty.

I'm gettin´ frustrated cuz I'm makin´ consistently good swings but I get very hits..

Hey , it's the guy who talks down on people but can't win any money in tournaments because he sucks lmao

heard this the show 23 same game as 22. no major upgrades. wow what bullsht is that same game.