MLB The Show 23: How to hit the best Home Runs in the game?

Here is how you can score easy home runs in the game MLB The Show 23.

MLB The Show 23: How to hit the best Home Runs in the game?

There are a number of sports simulation games that fans love playing and MLB The Show has been one such consistent series. It is a continuation of the MLB Series, which was later rebranded as MLB The Show from 2006 onwards. The latest installment, MLB The Show 23 just released this week and has plenty of features and actions to look forward to playing.

For those who have been playing The Show for a while must be acquainted with the satisfaction of hitting a homer. Home runs are as satisfying to hit in the game as much as it is in a real MLB match. This is topped off by players getting control of some of their favorite MLB stars.

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This article will explore further how to hit home runs in the latest iteration of the game series, MLB The Show 23.

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Hitting Home Runs in MLB The Show 23

Using Sliders to change difficulty settings

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Using the sliders in the game settings can be a much more viable option for players looking to score easy homers. However, this comes with a catch. The experience gained in the game for the players will be nerfed considerably if sliders are used. Furthermore, some players in the MLB gaming community would also consider this method cheating.

This option should be used by players who are looking to score some fantastic home runs with some of the best teams in the game.

Using Zone Hitting

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It is always recommended to use the upside of zone hitting when choosing for the best hitting settings for each player. It is always satisfying to be able to pinpoint the ball’s exact location and strike it hard to make them go further. Zone hitting can save players from guessing approximate spots where the ball would hit.

Centering the Top Reticle

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A new feature that was added this year, players now get three circular reticles within their zone while hitting. These three reticles represent the best spots for each type of swing. A contact swing is estimated to have the best hits when the ball comes through the lowest zone.

If the player is a power hitter, they should focus on power swings on the top reticle for the best results. Anywhere between the center and top reticle is usually the ideal spot for hitting. If the swing goes higher than the top reticle, the ball will easily pop out.

The correct stance

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Crafting a correct stance is very much pertinent for hitting the best home runs. Clearly, stances have their own importance in the game, as it gives players quite an advantage without using flashy perks or equipment. The best stance to go for in the game is an average stance.

Using the right perks

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Players leveling up in Road to the Show will also gain access to Power Perks of higher quality. Power hitters can equip themselves a diamond power archetype with four diamond power perks and can see home runs frequently in their game.

MLB The Show 23 is available in Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

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