Winning Pitching Strategies for MLB The Show 25 Stubs Ranked Seasons in MLB The Show 25

1. Master Pitch Tunneling — The Most Important Skill in Ranked

Pitch tunneling means making multiple pitch types appear identical for as long as possible before they break away.

Effective Tunnel Combinations

Fastball up + Slider away

Sinker inside + Cutter outside

Changeup low + Fastball low

Curveball at top of zone + Sinker low

Players in higher divisions don't chase unless:

Your tunnel is convincing

Your previous pitch conditioned them

How to Use It In-Game

Throw a high fastball (early timing cue)

The next pitch: low changeup originating from the same arm slot

Batter prepares early → rolls over for easy groundout

Tunneling generates weak contact, reduces pitch counts, and keeps stamina strong into late innings.

2. Attack Hitters’ Cold Zones, Not Hot Zones

Spend the first inning collecting information:

Are they early or late on fastballs?

Do they chase offspeed in the dirt?

Where do they struggle with PCI placement?

Hot Zones = avoid
Cold Zones = exploit

Example:

If their cold zone is bottom left:

Drop sliders and changeups there

Occasional fastball away to keep honest

Finish strikeouts with MLB Stubs for sale curveballs under the zone

Even elite hitters struggle when you consistently attack weaknesses.