A game-changing addition to MLB The Show 25 is the integration of college baseball into the Franchise Mode pipeline. While Road to the Show sees a narrative boost through NCAA play, Franchise Mode mlb the show 25 stubsnow leverages this by expanding the draft pool and providing richer scouting tools and player storylines.

Scouting in MLB The Show 25 is no longer a dull cycle of bar graphs and potential ratings. Now, you'll receive actual college stats, career highlights, and player traits from simulated NCAA seasons. Some players may carry “big-game reputations,” showing clutch performances in College World Series simulations. Others may come with injury histories or personality flags that affect their long-term outlook.

This creates a far more engaging draft experience. You’re no longer choosing between Player A and B based solely on potential ratings—now, you’re weighing production, character, durability, and projection.

Furthermore, draftees who’ve spent time in college can sometimes jump directly to AA or even AAA, accelerating your rebuild or adding depth to a contender’s farm system. And thanks to new contract rules and motivations, some players may opt to return to college for another year if they’re not satisfied with their draft status—just like real life.

This college system also subtly shifts the way you approach scouting. Regional scouts now come with specialties—some have deep ties to specific conferences, giving you better insight into certain players. Drafting becomes a chess match of information, risk, and team needs.

Ultimately, this addition closes the gap between the amateur and pro sides of baseball, enriching the Franchise Mode with authentic layers of long-term decision-making. Whether you’re rebuilding from the ground up or trying to win now, college baseball adds strategic texture that no previous title in the series has provided.