Cons of Timing Hitting
Minimal control: You can’t influence where you make contact.
Ratings-driven: Your hitter’s attributes matter more than your skill.
Limited long-term growth: Not viable for MLB The Show 25 Stubs competitive play.
Best For
Brand-new players just learning the basics of pitch recognition.
Younger or casual players who don’t want complex mechanics.
Offline play where results don’t matter as much.
Tips for Timing Hitting
Focus on pitch recognition: Learn how to spot fastballs versus breaking balls.
Upgrade players: Better-rated players perform much better in this system.
Switch later: Use Timing only as a stepping stone before moving to cheap MLB Stubs Directional or Zone.