MLB The Show 25 has a robust set of controls for all users, which varies based on what you’re currently doing (hitting, fielding, etc.), and you’ll want to master them all to win as many games as possble.
If you’re completely new to the series, this guide will be immensely helpful. While the default controls are for the PS5, you can use the same buttons on an Xbox controller.
MLB The Show 25 Timing Hitting controls
| Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Pitch History | R2 |
| View Defensive Positioning | R2+R3 |
| Bunt | Triangle |
| Power Swing | Square |
| Contact Swing | Circle |
| Normal Swing | Normal Swing |
| Pitcher Analysis | D-pad up |
| Substitutions | D-pad left |
| Bullpen | D-pad right |
| Call Time | D-pad down |
MLB The Show 25 Pitching controls (Classic)
| Action | Controls |
|---|---|
| Pitch History | R2 |
| View Defensive Positioning | R2+R3 |
| Pitch Type 5 (R1) | R1 |
| Pitch Type 3 | Triangle |
| Pitch Type 4 | Square |
| Pitch Type 2 | Circle |
| Pitch Type 1 | X |
| Deliver Pitch (After pitch select) | X |
| Pitch Out | L1+X |
| Intentional Walk | L1+Circle |
| Pickoff/Deceptive Move (Hold) | L2+Circle,Triangle,Square |
| Step Off (After Pitch) | L1 |
| Batter Analysis | D-pad up |
| Substitutions | D-pad left |
| Bullpen | D-pad right |
| Set Shift | D-pad down |
| Locate Pitch (After Pitch) | LS |
MLB The Show 25 Baserunning controls
| Action | Controls |
|---|---|
| Reduce Lead | R1 |
| Freeze Runner (In Play) | R2 |
| Return All (In Play) | R1 |
| Send 2B (In Play) | Triangle |
| Send 3B (In Play) | Square |
| Send 1B (In Play) | Cricle |
| Send Home (In Play) | X |
| Advance All (In Play) | L1 |
| Select Individual Runner (In Play) | LS |
| Cue Steal/Steal Early (Hold) (Pre Pitch) | L2 |
| Increase Lead (Pre Pitch) | L1 |
| Select Individual Runner (Hold) (Pre Pitch) | LS |
| Head First Slide (Near Base) | RS up |
| Hook Slide Left (Near Base) | RS left |
| Hook Slide Right (Near Base) | RS right |
| Feet First Slide (Near Base) | RS down |
MLB The Show 25 Fielding and Button throwing controls
| Action | Controls |
|---|---|
| Dive | R2 |
| Jump | R1 |
| Throw 2B | Triangle |
| Throw 3B | Square |
| Throw 1B | Circle |
| Throw Home | X |
| Jump (In Play) | RS up |
| Dive (In Play) | RS down |
| Throw to Relay/Cutoff | L1 |
| Move Player | LS |
If you’re playing MLB The Show 25 on Xbox, make sure to check out the following table. While the game is available on Xbox consoles, Game Pass subscribers are missing out on a big benefit compared to last few years.
| PlayStation controller | Xbox controller |
|---|---|
| X | A |
| Circle | B |
| Square | X |
| Triangle | Y |
| L1 | LB |
| R1 | RB |
| L2 | LT |
| R2 | RT |
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