MLB The Show 23: Best Pitching Interface to Use and Why | Push Square

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What's the best pitching interface to use and why in MLB The Show 23? You're going to spend at least half of your time with San Diego Studio's latest baseball simulation pitching the ball, and as such you're going to want to settle on a pitching interface that optimises your potential of earning strikes. Of course, you can test drive them all in the Options Explorer, and as part of our MLB The Show 23 guide, we're going to introduce the best pitching interface to use and why. For more information on the best pitches and when to throw them refer to the link.

In MLB The Show 23, there are five pitching interfaces you can choose from, all of which use the face buttons to let you select the pitch you want to use, and the left analogue stick to select the general direction you want it to go. The options are:

The best pitching interface to use overall is Pinpoint, although this comes with the caveat of also being the most difficult to learn. The upshot to overcoming the learning curve here is that it gives you absolute precision, assuming you're tracing the patterns perfectly and getting the timing of your releases right. Spend a little bit of time in the practice mode if you don't feel confident enough with the mechanic, and remember that difficulty is selected independently from pitching interface, so you can still enjoy a slightly more forgiving experience if you're new to the game.

If you simply can't get on with Pinpoint, then we'd recommend Meter as a competent alternative. While this doesn't give you the same level of absolute precision as Pinpoint, it's accurate enough to accommodate more casual players, and you can still enjoy some success with it on the lower levels of online play. If you're planning to spend a lot