1. Recommended Hitting Cameras
MLB The Show offers several preset batting camera options, but these three are the most popular for MLB The Show 25 Stubs competitive play:

Strike Zone

Pros: Close zoom, great for tracking pitch movement and ball location.

Cons: Less view of the field.

Best For: Players who want maximum pitch detail and are comfortable reacting quickly.

Strike Zone 2

Pros: Slightly zoomed out compared to Strike Zone, better field visibility.

Cons: Slightly less detail on pitch spin.

Best For: Balanced play between pitch recognition and spatial awareness.

Strike Zone 3

Pros: Further back with more of the batter visible, still keeps a good view of the ball.

Cons: Ball may appear slightly smaller.

Best For: Players who want a wider perspective while still maintaining recognition.

2. Customizing the Camera
You can fine-tune any preset camera for optimal pitch recognition:

Zoom: Increase for better view of pitch spin; decrease for more reaction time.

Height: Raise slightly to see breaking balls earlier; lower for fastball-focused hitting.

Angle: A straighter angle helps read movement, while a slightly offset view can reduce background blending.

3. Additional Visual Tweaks
Pitching View Backgrounds: Avoid dark uniforms or stadiums with heavy shadows; they can hide the ball’s release point.

Stadium Choice: For practice, pick a stadium with a clean batter’s eye (e.g., Laughing Mountain Park, Shippett Stadium).

Brightness/Contrast: Adjust your TV or monitor so cheap MLB Stubs the ball pops more against the background.