The New Player Focus Camera

A lesser-known but MLB The Show 25 Stubs game-changing addition is the Player Focus Camera, which adjusts camera positioning dynamically based on player context. For example, when fielding a tough fly ball, the angle shifts slightly to give better depth perception without losing realism.
This feature is particularly noticeable in Road to the Show, where immersion and situational awareness are critical.

Pro Tip:
Experiment with camera options like “Focus Dynamic” for fielding or “Zoomed Strike Zone” for hitting — these give you micro-second advantages in reaction-based gameplay.

Dynamic Weather and Ball Physics Integration

Weather effects are no longer just visual. In MLB The Show 25, Dynamic Weather Physics actively influence ball carry and spin. A humid, warm night game in Miami will yield more home runs, while windy conditions in San Francisco can turn fly balls into pop-outs.
Pitchers also experience subtle grip changes depending on conditions, slightly reducing control during wet games.

Pro Tip:
Use weather awareness strategically in Franchise Mode — draft and build pitchers suited to your home park’s climate tendencies.

Advanced Pitch Lab Customization

For the true pitching connoisseur, MLB The Show 25 introduces Pitch Lab Customization in Road to the Show and Franchise. You can now tweak attributes like spin efficiency, seam orientation, and movement bias for custom pitches.
This allows players to fine-tune arsenals — imagine creating a cutter that breaks just like Corbin Burnes’ or a splitter with Shohei Ohtani’s late drop.

Pro Tip:
Experiment with hybrid pitch shapes — like a curve-slider mix — to generate deceptive movement that AI batters struggle to cheap MLB Stubs read.