MLB The Show 25 offers players a comprehensive set of trophies and achievements to unlock, enhancing the gaming experience across various modes. Here's a breakdown of these accolades and tips on how to earn them.
Overview of Trophies and Achievements
The game features a total of 26 trophies on PlayStation 5, including a Platinum trophy awarded for unlocking all other trophies. On Xbox Series X/S, there are 25 achievements, as the platform does not include a Platinum equivalent.
Key Trophies and How to Unlock Them
- HOF Worthy: Get any player into the Hall of Fame in March to October (MTO), Franchise, or Road to the Show (RTTS) modes.
- NLB Historian '25: Complete three Negro League Storylines.
- 25-Ever: As a team, achieve 25 total bases in a single game (excluding simulated gameplay).
- Jack of All Settings: In the same game, successfully use each type of hitting interface to get at least one hit with each, and each type of pitching interface to get at least one strikeout with each.
Editor's note: For the love of baseball, please do this offline.
- Needs Filled: Sign a Top 10 free agent from your Free Agency Big Board in MTO or Franchise.
- Fundamental Baseball: Complete a game of at least nine innings without your team committing an error (excluding simulated gameplay).
- Champs Get Degrees: Win the College Baseball Championship in RTTS (excluding simulated gameplay).
- Take It or Leave It: Sign a player with a last chance contract in MTO or Franchise.
- A Show Token a Day...: Earn at least two Show Tokens from a single game in RTTS.
- Station to Station: In a single inning, score a run without getting an extra base hit or stealing any bases (excluding simulated gameplay).
- Didn't Even See It: Strike a batter out with a pitch of at least 101 mph.
- Going Pro: Get 10 hits using ambush hitting.
- Why We Play: Win the World Series in MTO, Franchise, or RTTS (excluding simulated gameplay).
- Staying Alive: As a batter, go from an 0-2 count to a 3-2 (full) count (excluding simulated gameplay).
- Easy as 1, 2, 3: Throw a three-pitch strikeout (excluding simulated gameplay).
- By Any Means: Successfully drag bunt for a base hit.
- First of Many: Reach either your first MLB hit or first MLB strikeout milestone in RTTS (excluding simulated gameplay).
- Entertain the People: Participate in the Home Run Derby in Home Run Derby, RTTS, or Franchise modes.
- Building an Empire: Create a custom team in Franchise or MTO.
- Why Are You Running?: As an outfielder, throw out a runner with a perfect throw while the Button Accuracy setting is enabled.
- A New Perspective: While in player lock, utilize the first-person camera to make an out.
- Womp Womp: While on offense, end an inning with the bases loaded and no runs scored (excluding simulated gameplay).
- Fan I Am: Use the Fan Cam to take a look around the stadium.
- Play My Way: Save any Custom Game Entry setting in Franchise.
- One Job: Steal a base with a pinch runner (excluding simulated gameplay).
For PlayStation 5 users, unlocking all the above trophies will grant the Left It All Out There Platinum trophy, serving as a testament to your comprehensive gameplay experience.
Tips for Unlocking Trophies and Achievements
- Diversify Gameplay: Engage in various modes like MTO, Franchise, and RTTS to naturally progress toward multiple trophies.
- Skill Mastery: Practice different hitting and pitching interfaces to prepare for challenges like "Jack of All Settings."
- Focus on Objectives: Set specific in-game goals, such as achieving 25 total bases in a game, to target particular trophies.
- Consistent Performance: Aim for error-free games and strategic plays to meet criteria for trophies like "Fundamental Baseball" and "Station to Station."
For the most part, MLB The Show 25 has some easy trophies/achievements to earn that are self-explanatory and most happen while naturally playing.
Cory Wayne Dell
Cory has been writing about all things baseball and gaming since 2022 and has been featured at Operation Sports as well as cited by Forbes. Cory is also a multi-instrumentalist and founder of the band Cargocastle. Cargocastle's latest single, "Truth and Reconciliation," is available on Spotify and all major streaming platforms. Cory is also the author of Shadow of a Monster, a personal memoir currently seeking publication.
