MLB The Show 22 Best Hitting Controls

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Every year, MLB The Show 22 offers more control schemes than just about any other sports sim. That means you have tons of options across batting, fielding, pitching, and baserunning. In this guide, we'll walk you through all of the hitting controls so you can learn about the pros and cons of each and eventually pick the control scheme that's right for you. Here's our guide on the best batting controls in MLB The Show 22.

There are three control schemes for hitting, and they range from being arcade-like to something more like a simulation. Your preference will likely come down to how involved you want to be at the plate. There are no objective wrong answers, but you may find that having more or less control of bat placement is the right tactic for you.

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Before we jump in, note that the three control schemes share one thing in common: With any mode you choose, you'll get to use a normal swing, contact swing, or power swing. The controls on each platform are as follows:

A normal swing is just that, the swing you may use when leading off an inning or when no in-game context--such as runners in scoring position or a fatigued pitcher at the mound--demands other kinds of swinging. A contact swing is ideal for when you're down in the count and need to at least foul something off to stay alive, or for when you're looking to advance runners--maybe even at your batter's expense. A power swing should be used mostly by power hitters, of course, but