Watch for Count-Triggered Sequences
Some pitchers change sequences based on MLB The Show 25 Stubs the count:

0–0: Safe opening fastball away.

0–1: Offspeed breaking ball to get ahead 0–2.

2–1: High fastball to avoid a walk.

Knowing these tendencies lets you skip guessing and start planning.

Using Sequence Knowledge in At-Bat Strategy
Once you’ve identified a sequence, the goal is to get ahead of it. Here’s how:

Bait the Setup Pitch
If you know the putaway pitch is dangerous, force the pitcher to use the setup pitch in a non-threatening count. This can disrupt their normal rhythm.

Sit on the Second Pitch
Don’t swing at the setup pitch — focus on crushing the follow-up. This works best when the follow-up is predictable and hittable.

Flip the Script
Sometimes the best counter is to make them think you’re sitting on the second pitch. Take it on purpose, forcing them to abandon their comfort pattern.

Example of Sequence Exploitation in MLB Stubs for sale Action
Let’s walk through a realistic Ranked Seasons at-bat.

Innings 1–3 Observations:

Every time the opponent throws a sinker inside, they follow with a slider away.

In two-strike counts, they never throw back-to-back fastballs.

4th Inning, My AB:

Count: 1–0.

Pitcher throws sinker inside — I don’t swing.

I know the slider away is next.