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eld.gg MLB The Show 25 Stubs: Fielders now maintain or lose momentum realistically - Kongyawen - 12-10-2025
Advanced Fielding Intelligence – Smarter Defense, Real Reactions
Fielding in MLB The Show 25 has seen subtle but MLB The Show 25 Stubs meaningful improvements. Players now react to the ball and fielding situations in smarter, more lifelike ways.
Route Efficiency: Outfielders take better routes to fly balls when under player control, reducing awkward misreads. However, poorly rated defenders will still hesitate slightly on hard-hit line drives.
Momentum Physics: Fielders now maintain or lose momentum realistically. A third baseman charging a slow roller will need extra time to reset before throwing, increasing the importance of timing.
Throw Accuracy Meter: Timing the throw bar is more nuanced, especially on double plays or when throwing off-balance. Using a fielder with high Arm Accuracy gives you a bigger sweet spot on the meter.
Pro Tip: Positioning matters more than ever. Use defensive shifts and pre-pitch alignments to give your fielders the best possible angle for success.
Situational Awareness – Hidden Ratings in Action
Every player in MLB The Show 25 has hidden situational modifiers that activate depending on the game state. These are not traditional quirks — they’re subtle internal boosts tied to clutch performance, stamina, and defensive awareness.
For example:
Pitchers perform better in high-leverage innings if they have a strong Clutch rating.
Infielders are slightly faster to react when a runner is on third with less than two outs.
Catchers with high Fielding IQ call smarter pitch selections when using the “Pitcher-Catcher Dynamic” feature in offline modes.
You won’t see these ratings displayed openly, but MLB The Show 25 Stubs for sale you’ll feel their effects in tight moments.
Pro Tip: Pay attention to your player archetypes in Road to the Show. Power and Contact archetypes have hidden stamina and timing modifiers that influence consistency throughout a series.