HOW TO BECOME A BETTER HITTER IN MLB THE SHOW 21!

[@Justin-so1xs]

It’s a soft ‘c’ in "cyan", brother.

[@UHeynaBoutIt]

Thanks for the tip Justin! Glad that’s what you took away from the video, brother.

[@gregthegroove]

Do you think playing strictly against the computer at Legend/HOF is easier or harder than playing a human online? I find that it’s easier for me to play humans. The computer esp at Legend, pitches are on corners, slightly off, just sick inside sinkers and cutters. At least humans sometimes make mistakes it seems.

[@justinmontemayor310]

Do most people use buttons?

[@UHeynaBoutIt]

Yeah using anything else puts you at a major disadvantage lol

[@kevinmcmasters1476]

LMB the show.

[@julianr1330]

How have you been against 99 degrom? That card give me nightmares on diamond dynasty sheesh cant hit his fastball for nothing

[@garylewis3611]

Lol that 102 is crazy heat

[@EE-bg1de]

If your struggling with fast balls: Custom Practise vs Jordan hicks of the Cardinals. Start with high heat only and move on from there. Here's another tip: 0-1/1-1/1-2 counts - I literally say out loud, 'Watch out for Trash'. I say this over and over and over because, 75% of the time in those counts the next pitch will be trash, either in the dirt or out of the strike zone. I hold my PCI in the medium/high outside corner. Folks think they can sneak a high fast ball past me, think again. I've been crushing perfect homers above the strike zone lately. But it all start with custom practice. If you struggle with your PCI dropping reflexively, custom practice just holding the PCI in the position. Dont move at all. Take 5 pitches holding the PCI where you want it. I've been playing the show since 21' i'm an old school dude that loves baseball!

[@cmdrshepard9706]

HYeah b

[@kevinmccracken1237]

My main problem is just hitting swinging at garbage pitches I tried out the pci for a game and won but there's a bunch a diff setting for the pci so basically you just have to go into practice mode find the right balance for yourself

[@botthatme8105]

Should u swing with x, o, or square

[@pattyflipper]

swing with x or a on xbox

[@itsnotyouitsme3865]

Depends on what you’re trying to do and what you need. 0-2 you probably want to use o, 2-0, 3-0 with a power hitter or a RISP then you can risk it and try to bang one deep with a smaller pci. You can actually watch the computer make these decisions if you look at their pci info

[@alecbaldwin9671]

I have a 32 inch 1080p tv and I feel like the ball is so just hard to understand out the release point. Once I can grab a 4K gaming monitor it’s over with.

[@jacobleisemer8477]

yeah that makes a huge difference, i switched to monitor this year after playing on a tv all last year and now i’m seeing everything better

[@MadStylee619]

@@jacobleisemer8477 is there 4K monitors?

[@jacobleisemer8477]

@@MadStylee619 probably, i’m not into the specifics that much so i can’t really tell u

[@engelbertgonzalez2862]

@@MadStylee619 Yes there's 4k monitors but just keep In mind that a monitor can only display what your hardware is capable of rendering. So if you play on last-gen consoles (Xbox One/PS4) you won't be able to use 4k Resolution. If you are serious about shopping for a gaming monitor, what you should really look at is the monitors' "Response Time" . A lower Response time is a lot more important for competitive online games than the monitor's resolution because it reduces the amount of input lag and just makes your games run faster/smoother, whereas the Resolution (1080p, 1440p, 4K) will just make your game look nicer visually.

[@LilRashee]

Sorry if i missed it but do you hit contact or power? You don’t decide when he pitches do you?

[@Allisonsautner]

I do everything you tell me and still can’t hit the ball, it annoys me

[@Jovakin]

I just can’t hit the god damn sliders

[@gamster2228]

Do you use kontrol freeks or someting like that?

[@Kamsae]

Any suggestions on days where you're just not doing well at all? For example, yesterday I was on fire and was hitting everything, had good plate discipline, etc. The next day... I'm on a major slump and I'm having trouble with Veteran, when I was doing well on Hall of Fame the previous day. Part of me thinks that I'm trying to force strike zone batting view, instead of sticking what I'm comfortable with... (I see really well with Zoom for some reason.)

[@UHeynaBoutIt]

I’ve been struggling myself lately for my expectations. Honestly, any slump is all mental. Take some BP, take the day off and go back at it again the next day. Sometimes a day off helps a ton

[@maxdemartini4358]

What roster you use

[@Andy-di2po]

Best hitting tip. Use contact swing. It's the biggest glitch in the game right now.

[@tim8801]

This still work if so what’s it do?

[@Andy-di2po]

@@tim8801 people have been able to hit homeruns with contact swing. It actually works better than power swing. It's honestly the most annoying glitch ever especially when you play someone who does it non-stop

[@tim8801]

@@Andy-di2po we’ll time to get that batting avg up sounds like a blast

[@kyle3695]

what swing should i use, power, normal , or contact?

[@longway7833]

For me I use whatever the card is better at. David Ortiz I am swinging with Power .... if I am using a card like Loften then I am using Contact

[@llkogsnagzll5709]

Only use normal

[@llkogsnagzll5709]

U will still go yard

[@itsnotyouitsme3865]

Contact swing is OP until it’s patched, but normal 100% of the time will usually do you right. With that being said, it’s situational like real baseball. Ahead in the count or less than 2 outs with RISP, you can swing for the fences with power.. 0-2 and you’re getting dotted, probably better to contact swing

[@nevisss]

@@itsnotyouitsme3865 aye 7 mins ago right on for that info 🥵

[@nicholasmurphy4944]

My timing is always way off. I dont know how to fix that issue.

[@jacksonm1713]

Thanks for the tips and pointing out how you can focus on the pci too much and not trusting yourself as its something I struggle with. A good fix for that i found out is just going into practice and turning your pci completely off and hitting. It really helps you trust yourself more and helps you react to the pitch a lot better.

[@angelorodriguez5481]

I wish u guys really give out the real details of stuff like what resolution u play, what type of set up u use with elgato, stuff like lowering ur input delay etc etc on legend theres no way i can see the pitch and hit it based just on reaction and i’ved tried everything already

[@UHeynaBoutIt]

I have mine set to 1080p, overdrive on, and play with my controller plugged in to reduce input delay. Also, if you’re on a PS5, put your system on performance mode! I hope that helped a bit!

[@aburns773]

Agreed, there's something else they're using that we just aren't hip too yet

[@tylerferguson4698]

My other issue is waiting is so boring lol. I don't wanna sit there and take pitches

[@tylerferguson4698]

I'm way way early on curveballs. I can hit 90-100. 75-85 gives me issues

[@estaswag9804]

My problem is I focus way to much on the PCI and not the ball I’m getting better at tho I’m 1-2 on ranked I’m trying 80% because I had my at 100

[@adamownby3343]

So do you ever use power swing or always normal?

[@UHeynaBoutIt]

Never power swing, because it makes the PCI shrink when you swing. Always normal swing.

[@JayD73]

@@UHeynaBoutIt what was that thing with contact swing though where you still get good exit velo.

[@Midgard24]

Weird I hit better with power swing

[@JayD73]

@@Midgard24 what difficulty power swing is damn near impossible on HOF and Legend

[@Midgard24]

@@JayD73 lol well good point maybe that's why I havnt made world series ughh now I'm questioning my life choices, power low levels normal high I guess

[@bronxbomber3000]

What would be better to use on 700 rank n up contact swing or regular

[@infinityprod.4401]

thx

[@axel_foley69]

I want to throw my controller through the fkkn screen when I make good timing on a curveball and I still MISS

[@owenperron3841]

who else was amazed on how much more they were focusing on the ball after you changed your pci settings

[@JayTwoOh20]

Now I’m like what PCI?

[@bigmittengaming1590]

Amazing work man! I’m stuck in the 123-143 range for last couple weeks. 75-18. Mainly using Detroit Tigers

[@toxic_clips_kl540]

Dude this games piss me off cuz I can’t hit the ball

[@JayTwoOh20]

1st game after watching this video, 8 runs off 15 hits. Idk if it’s beginners luck but I’ll take it!

[@irondolo2225]

Hitting on this game is harder than actually hitting in the World Series in real life

[@BeyondtheRailz]

I have been better on this game vs. 20. I just lost the other day after having a personal best 4 game win streak. Plus I made another player rage quit for the 5th time in a week. I need to get better.

[@MadStylee619]

Does it count as rage quit if you’re just over it? Or maybe can’t finish all nine innings?

[@BeyondtheRailz]

The Game seems to count them as a win or loss

[@justaimhigherr7505]

Omg this video helped me so much. Just the trusting my pci placement helped a ton. I’m a new player since I’m on Xbox and I feel like this has taken my hitting to another level now that I can just worry about watching the pitch and timing since my pci placement is usually good. Also I’m here because of your game against chev the other day 😉

[@claytonhayes2760]

I have found that none of these hitting tip videos help. The setup is different for everyone. Best thing to do is play around with the sliders and setting until you find what works for you.

[@midnightdt]

Thanks for the tips. Question, if you mainly play your games on All Star would you recommend jumping in custom practice and doing Hall of Fame because it's one difficulty up? Or would you do legend or All Star?

[@UHeynaBoutIt]

Great question. I would say warm up on HOF. That way you won’t be late on a fastball. I know not everyone can practice on legend, but practicing one difficulty level up will speed up your bat speed, and you’ll be ready to hop into ranked afterwards!

[@rip_prefontaine3734]

@@UHeynaBoutIt do you use contact/ normal swing or power swing ??

[@WoAMortis]

Hey nice video. I'm new to mlb the show, was so happy it was finally released on xbox. I went 4-0 in ranked when I started last week. But now I'm 4- 20.. Dont know is SBMM is in this game but , expereince in batting has been horrible since my last win. Nice video and I will try this

[@KickStarrs]

The game settings get harder as u move up in the ranked mode so it makes it harder to hit and pitch

[@WoAMortis]

@@KickStarrs yeah. Going 20 games losing streak. But getting the hang of it. Thanks

[@Midgard24]

Ughh we taking about practice? We talking about practice?

[@billiemack64]

This is my first year playing since David wright was on the cover, and I’m 29-7 on ranked. My pitching is great, but man I’m in a fat slump at the plate. Most of my losses are to Edward Cabrera. I swear 😂

[@cadesimon4034]

Hitting has been harder this year even for guys whove played the last several years! Dont give up!

[@billiemack64]

@@cadesimon4034 i figured it out actually. I started sitting inside pitches. Sitting inside sinker or fastball, reacting to off-speed. Im thoroughly enjoying this game again.

[@johnshoemaker234]

Great video bro

[@tjvincenzi3695]

10 free shows packs today in the PlayStation store ps4 and ps5 ONLY

[@MYKE1111]

Bro I feel like I’ve been seeing you on top page since day 1. I check the standings a lot and you don’t move lol. Wish I was that good!

[@UHeynaBoutIt]

Appreciate it brother!

[@ewogimia365]

Very mental game good video. The tendencies is key.

[@porkergg]

How can I go against legends in practice

[@googleuser9073]

You can get a good hit with good contact and still ground out/pop fly. This game is probably 50% skill and 50% luck

[@845Jeff]

I’ve won 8 straight in ranked but that’s Bc of my pitching ive been struggling hitting as of lately and this video just made me a way better hitter thanks man

[@ABennett81]

This probably makes no sense but I hit better with no PCI 🤷‍♂️

[@UHeynaBoutIt]

Hey as long as it works for you, that’s all that matters!

[@Ruhmove]

Great in depth video! Looking forward to more content

[@Wranglerf82]

Thanks for help technically first time playing Xbox player

[@Wranglerf82]

Would play at GameStop ten years ago had friend was manger at GameStop

[@team624811904]

This is the video I been waiting for you explain everything,thanks I just subscribe

[@braneonrisueno7300]

Show us ur lineup on dd I wanna use a type of lineup like u

[@jayhawkhater]

I truly feel like it is easier for PS players because of how the analog sticks are set up. The staggered analogs on Xbox is a little awkward.

[@CertifiedPG]

How so? They still work the same

[@jayhawkhater]

@@CertifiedPG comfortability. I would rather have my left thumb lower on the controller. I may have to look into a third party controller.

[@Adam-gh3bi]

@@jayhawkhater just switch to ps

[@uncbreezy1670]

Brand new, enjoying the game... Total noob so thanks for the tips bruhhhhhhh!

[@rz_daku]

Mane I can tell you got hella baseball IQ Im a baseball player or used to be and man it makes since I tried this and honestly best feeling

[@itsprezi8054]

holy frame drops

[@fkngaming4029]

Great tips man! BigOldBuck sent me over to check out the video

[@UHeynaBoutIt]

Glad they helped man! Thanks for checking it out

[@codyi5232]

Pci and buttons don’t develop your real eye. Turn all that shit off and use pure swing hit where the ball is.

[@henrylee2399]

Thanks for the video. Just wanted to say I changed my pci from yellow to Black like you suggested and it already made an immediate difference.

[@EE-bg1de]

i will be doing this immediately!

[@sheldonhall1109]

Man so glad I found this channel, great stuff man. Thanks for the advice and suggestions. Very thorough as I'm a noob on xbox1

[@gloplaqz5182]

So am i

[@johnjohnson6644]

I hate this game!!!! I strikeout every at bat.

[@wpstick008]

Glad I found u man this really helped out ! No more Ks I can say at least haha 😆😅

[@astrosaremakingmesad2596]

Great video

[@FormFormless]

that beat tho🔥

[@titojungs1014]

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[@bigfish9684]

412 thanks!

[@critteramos2637]

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