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 possible.

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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

Image via Destructoid ActionControlPitch HistoryR2View Defensive PositioningR2+R3BuntTrianglePower SwingSquareContact SwingCircleNormal SwingNormal SwingPitcher AnalysisD-pad upSubstitutionsD-pad leftBullpenD-pad rightCall TimeD-pad down

MLB The Show 25 Pitching controls (Classic)

ActionControlsPitch HistoryR2View Defensive PositioningR2+R3Pitch Type 5 (R1)R1Pitch Type 3TrianglePitch Type 4SquarePitch Type 2CirclePitch Type 1XDeliver Pitch (After pitch select)XPitch OutL1+XIntentional WalkL1+CirclePickoff/Deceptive Move (Hold)L2+Circle,Triangle,SquareStep Off (After Pitch)L1Batter AnalysisD-pad upSubstitutionsD-pad leftBullpenD-pad rightSet ShiftD-pad downLocate Pitch (After Pitch)LS

MLB The Show 25 Baserunning controls

ActionControlsReduce LeadR1Freeze Runner (In Play)R2Return All (In Play)R1Send 2B (In Play)TriangleSend 3B (In Play)SquareSend 1B (In Play)CricleSend Home (In Play)XAdvance All (In Play)L1Select Individual Runner (In Play)LSCue Steal/Steal Early (Hold) (Pre Pitch)L2Increase Lead (Pre Pitch)L1Select Individual Runner (Hold) (Pre Pitch)LSHead First Slide (Near Base)RS upHook Slide Left (Near Base)RS leftHook Slide Right (Near Base)RS rightFeet First Slide (Near Base)RS down

MLB The Show 25 Fielding and Button throwing controls

ActionControlsDive R2JumpR1Throw 2BTriangleThrow 3BSquareThrow 1BCircleThrow HomeXJump (In Play)RS upDive (In Play)RS downThrow to Relay/CutoffL1Move PlayerLS

If you’re playing MLB The Show 25 on Xbox, here’s how the buttons compare to PlayStation. While the game is available on Xbox consoles, Game Pass subscribers are missing out on a big benefit compared to the last few years.

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