Should You Go to College or Go Pro in MLB The Show 25 Road to the Show?

MLB The Show 25 has arrived, bringing with it a revamped Road to the Show experience. This mode lets you live the dream of becoming a major league baseball player, but the journey begins with a crucial decision: college or the pros? This guide helps you navigate this choice.

Unlike previous iterations, MLB The Show 25's Road to the Show starts you as a high schooler facing this pivotal decision. Major colleges and MLB teams are vying for your signature. The choice comes after your high school season and participation in the MLB Combine. Your performance in these events directly impacts your draft stock and the number of college offers you receive.

Following the Combine, you'll commit to a college or enter the draft. Even if you choose college, you'll still be drafted. MLB The Show 25 clearly outlines the pros and cons of each path:

Going Pro:

• Receive a signing bonus of 5 Tokens.
• Reduced chance of fast-tracking to the Major Leagues.
• Begin your pro career as an 18-year-old.

Going to College:

• Receive all benefits of the college's official offer (e.g., LSU).
• Increased chance of being a #1 overall draft pick in a future MLB Draft.
• Begin your pro career as a 21-year-old after completing your college career.

Ultimately, the decision boils down to personal preference. If you've spent years grinding through the minor leagues in previous games, college might be a refreshing change. Becoming the #1 overall pick is a significant accomplishment and offers a different, more developed starting point. Conversely, if you enjoy the challenge of rising through the ranks from the bottom, then going pro straight out of high school might be more appealing.

The choice is yours. The game progresses quickly through your college years, skipping directly to your third year and a championship run. This minimizes the time spent in college, allowing you to experience both college and professional baseball relatively quickly.

This concludes our guide on choosing between college and the pros in MLB The Show 25 Road to the Show. For more tips and tricks, check out our guide on the best pitching settings.

MLB The Show 25 is available now in Early Access on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.