MLB The Show 25’s Road to the Show has been a hit amongst players, especially those willing to grind it out. But with a large array of equipment, perks, and attributes to upgrade, it’s not a short journey. Today, our focus is going to be more on the perks and the benefits of unlocking them.
With 57 perks in total spread across four categories, you won’t unlock them overnight. But knowing which ones to go for first is essential in leveling up your character efficiently. No matter if you’re playing a catcher or pitcher, upgrading specific perks before others will greatly enhance your gameplay. So let’s take a look at all the perks MLBTS’25 has to offer.
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Before we list down all the perks and their unlock requirements, you need to know what categories they fall into. Here’s a short breakdown of the categories and how many perks they have:
- Batting – 23 Perks
- Pitching – 14 Perks
- Fielding – 11 Perks
- Baserunning – 9 Perks
All 57 perks are divided between these 4 categories, directly correlating to the major aspects of your player’s skillset. If you’re more interested in batting, you could opt for batting perks before unlocking the rest.
Some perks have easier unlock requirements than others, so you might unlock them just by playing well. You can upgrade perks once you unlock them using VC, but that comes further down the line.
Batting Perks
| Perk Name | Effect |
| Lead Off Magic | Gain a boost to Contact when leading off |
| Wake Up | Gain a boost to Vision after striking 3 times in a row |
| Rattled | Opponent fielders have a higher chance of making errors in key situations |
| Sizzling Hot | Gain a boost to Vision after 3 hits in a row |
| Inner Peace | Gain a boost to Contact when hitting pitches thrown down the middle |
| Green Light | Gain a boost to your exit velocity while ahead in the count and your team is winning |
| Jump Start | Gain a boost to Contact on inside pitches early in the count |
| Rally Time | Gain a boost to Contact late in the game |
| Down but Not Out | Gain a boost to Contact when your team is down and trying to rally |
| Heart Attack | Gain a boost to exit velocity when your team is down and trying to rally |
| Running on Fumes | Gain a boost to Contact on pitches down the middle while the opposing pitcher is running low on energy |
| Bunt Cheese | Gain a boost to your Drag Bunt to help move a runner over |
| Oppo-Taco | Gain a boost on outside pitches with runners in scoring positions |
| Life Line | Gain a boost to Contact late in the game while your team is losing |
| Insider Info | Gain a boost to Contact on inside pitches while there are fewer than 2 outs |
| Ice Water Veins | Gain a boost to exit velocity late in close games |
| Off the Radar | Gain a boost to Contact on pitches slightly outside of the strike zone while ahead in the count |
| Spark Plug | Gain a boost to your swing timing late in the game while your team is losing |
| Clear for Takeoff | Gain a boost to your exit velocity when significantly ahead in the count |
| Eagle Eye | Gain a boost to Vision during day games |
| Defibrilator | Gain a boost to Vision when your team is losing |
| Scorched | Gain a boost to your exit velocity late in close games |
| Frozen Rope | Gain a boost to Contact during close playoff games |
Pitching Perks
| Perk Name | Effect |
| Battle Tested | Gain a boost to pitch Break when low on stamina |
| Lone Wolf | Gain a boost to pitch Control to help close out innings |
| Cannon Arms | Outfielders throw harder when your team is down |
| Hot Shot | Gain a boost to pitch Velocity when your team is down |
| Theft Detection | Gain a boost to pitch Control during day games with runners on |
| Pulse Pounder | Gain a boost to pitch Velocity after striking out a certain number of batters on the road |
| Recharge | Gain a boost to pitch Velocity when your stamina is low during home games |
| First Strike | Decrease the contact of opposing batters early in an at-bat while the game is tied |
| Corner Painter | Gain a boost to pitch Contact during the Postseason to come in clutch for your team |
| Last Stand | Opposing batters hit with less Power in the game with a runner on base |
| Precision Strike | Gain a pitch Accuracy bonus in tight situations |
| Conductor | Gain a boost to pitch Break to help you put away batters |
| Flamethrower | Gain a boost to pitch Velocity during the Postseason to get out of tough situations |
| Filthy Break | Gain a boost to pitch Break during the Postseason to ensure your opponents don’t take the lead |
Fielding Perks
| Perk Name | Effect |
| Slick Fielding | Gain a boost to Fielding to help close the inning |
| Safety Net | Gain a boost to Reaction to help back up your pitcher while your team is winning |
| Flashing the Leather | Gain a boost to Fielding to help mitigate damage with a runner on the 1st |
| Stronghold | Gain a boost to Arm Strength to help keep the game tied at home |
| Brick Wall | Gain a boost to Fielding while your pitcher is low on stamina with a runner on base |
| Stout Defender | Gain a boost to Fielding late in Postseason games to help keep runners off the basepath |
| Pinpoint Accuracy | Gain a boost to Arm Strength during the Postseason while the opposing team has traffic on bases |
| Cannon Arm | Gain a boost to Arm Strength when there is a runner on base |
| Lockdown | Gain a boost to Reaction when your team is losing |
| Hose Piece | Gain a boost to Arm Strength while there is at least 1 out |
| Defensive Stalwart | Gain a boost to Arm Strength while the game is tied and there is a runner on 1st |
Baserunning Perks
| Perk Name | Effect |
| Base Commander | Gain a boost to Speed when stealing while your team is losing |
| Quick and Easy | Gain a boost to Speed while stealing to put yourself in position to help your team take the lead |
| Swift Bandit | Gain a boost to Speed while stealing to put yourself in position to help your team take the lead |
| Agile Reflexes | Gain a boost to Speed when stealing early in away games |
| Breakaway Speed | Gain a boost to Speed while stealing during day games when your team is winning |
| On Your Mark | Gain a boost to Speed when stealing in tight situations |
| Fleet-Footed | Gain a boost to Speed when stealing on the road when your team is losing |
| High-Risk, High-Reward | Gain a boost to Speed when stealing in extra innings, and the opposing pitcher is low on stamina |
| Crowd Favorite | Opposing fielders have a greater chance of making errors late in close home games |
These are all 57 perks you can unlock in MLB The Show 25. From getting some extra contact ability when losing to a better fielding side to locking down the game, you have a variety of perks to aid you in Road to the Show.
Remember that while perks are permanently unlocked, they each have unique trigger timings. Until those requirements are met, their effects will not come into play. You can also upgrade these perks once you’ve unlocked them to receive better stats. However, this will cost you in-game currency.
Other Ways to Enhance RTTS Gameplay
Perks are definitely a big help when it comes to turning the tide in close matches. But they aren’t the only buff you can pick up in MLBTS’25: RTTS. As you progress through the game, you can use Tokens (in-game currency) to upgrade different attributes of your avatar.
These are the character’s base stats like Contact, Power, Running, etc. Make sure to upgrade these as you go along, since these buffs are permanently applied to your player.
Another factor is Equipment. Similar to Perks, Equipment doesn’t provide permanent stats, but temporary buffs until it is equipped. Diamond-tier equipment will give you the best buffs and can be bought with Stubs from The Show Shop.
Published: May 27, 2025 04:30 pm