MLB The Show 25 is set for an official release on March 18, and the developers have unveiled the top-rated players for each position along with their rankings. If you're a baseball fan, you're probably eager to see whether these top-rated athletes match your expectations. Let's dive into the details.
99 Overall Rating
A 99 overall rating is an incredibly rare achievement, signifying near perfection on the field. Only three players in MLB The Show 25 have earned this elite rating—two outfielders and one pitcher.
- Aaron Judge (New York Yankees) continues to hold his spot among the game's elite, earning a 99 rating for the second consecutive year. Since 2021, his rating has never dipped below 90, making him a consistent top performer. This year, Judge is the only Yankees player to receive a 90+ overall rating.
- Juan Soto (New York Mets) makes his debut in the 99 overall club as an outfielder. His discipline (99) and batting clutch (99) ratings played a major role in securing his top-tier ranking.
- Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers) earns a 99 overall rating as expected. Widely regarded as one of baseball's greatest players, Ohtani excels both as a batter and pitcher, giving him the unique ability to dominate in multiple positions across various game modes.
Investing in 99-Rated Players
Players with a 99 overall rating are some of the best investments in MLB The Show 25 Stubs. Their exceptional stats make them game-changers in any lineup, making them a priority pick for serious players looking to build the strongest team possible.
Overall Player Ratings By Position
Top Pitchers
- Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers (99)
- Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates (93)
- Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies (90)
- Blake Snell, Los Angeles Dodgers (92)
- Tyler Glasnow, Los Angeles Dodgers (91)
- Sonny Gray, St. Louis Cardinals (90)
With a 99 rating, Shohei Ohtani is firmly in the top tier of pitchers. But Los Angeles Dodgers also have two pitchers, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow, who are both rated above 90, which is very strong.
Top Relief Pitchers
- Emmanuel Clase, Cleveland Guardians (91)
- Cade Smith, Cleveland Guardians (88)
- Mason Miller, The Athletics (88)
- Jeff Hoffman, Toronto Blue Jays (86)
- Felix Bautista, Baltimore Orioles (85)
- Ryan Helsley, St. Louis Cardinals (85)
Relief pitchers are rated lower than pitchers, with only Emmanuel Clase rated above 90.
Top Catcher
- Will Smith, Los Angeles Dodgers (90)
- William Contreras, Milwaukee Brewers (89)
- Adley Rutschman, Baltimore Orioles (88)
- Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners (86)
- Yainer Diaz, Houston Astros (85)
Top First Baseman
- Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies (95)
- Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers (90)
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays (90)
- Christian Walker, Houston Astros (88)
- Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves (87)
- Pete Alonso, New York Mets (85)
- Carlos Santana, Cleveland Guardians (84)
- Triston Casas, Boston Red Sox (80)
Top Second Basemen
- Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks (96)
- Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers (95)
- Jose Altuve, Houston Astros (88)
- Marcus Semien, Texas Rangers (88)
- Jazz Chisholm Jr., New York Yankees (86)
- Bryson Stott, Philadelphia Phillies (83)
- Brandon Lowe, Tampa Bay Rays (83)
Top Third Basemen
- Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians (95)
- Manny Machado, San Diego Padres (86)
- Eugenio Suarez, Arizona Diamondbacks (86)
- Matt Chapman, San Francisco Giants (86)
- Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox (86)
- Royce Lewis, Minnesota Twins (85)
Among these top players, there are many high-scoring Dodgers players. Maybe you can invest your MLB The Show 25 Stubs in Dodgers and build a Dodgers team in the game!
Top Shortstops
- Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals (96)
- Francisco Lindor, New York Mets (95)
- Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore Orioles (94)
- Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds (93)
- Corey Seager, Texas Rangers (92)
- Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies (90)
Top Outfielders
- Aaron Judge, New York Yankees (99)
- Juan Soto, New York Mets (99)
- Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels (96)
- Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres (93)
- Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves (93)
- Kyle Tucker, Chicago Cubs (93)
- Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros (92)
- Brent Rooker, Oakland Athletics (90)
- Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners (90)
Despite the high ratings of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, there are still many excellent outfielders in MLB 25. A total of 9 players have an overall rating of 90 or higher.
Special Ratings
In MLB 25, the overall rating can represent most of the strength of the character but not all the strength of the character. Some players have particularly outstanding statistics in the areas they are good at. For example, the speed of a pitcher’s pitch. Some players have pitched in the triple digits, throwing at 100 mph:
- Mason Miller: 4-seam fastball at 100.9 mph
- Johan Duran: 4-seam fastball at 100.5 mph
- Justin Martinez: sinker at 100.1 mph
- Seth Halvorsen: 2-seam fastball at 100.1 mph
- Abner Uribe: 4-seam fastball at 100.1 mph
- Paul Skenes: 4-seam fastball at 100 mph
Some players are able to catch these super fast balls, and they have very high scores in speed and steal:
- Corbin Carroll: 94 speed and 99 steal
- Dairon Blanco: 94 speed and 95 steal
- David Hamilton: 90 speed and 95 steal
- Esteury Ruiz: 90 speed and 90 steal
Players who show exceptional talent in field and arm:
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: 96 field and 99 arm
- Michael A. Taylor: 95 field and 90 arm
- Blake Perkins: 93 field and 92 arm
- Elly De La Cruz: 90 field and 99 arm
- Cristian Pache: 90 field and 92 arm
If you have plenty of MLB The Show 25 Stubs, you can confidently go for the highest-rated players without a second thought. However, if you're short on stubs, it's essential to be strategic—analyze your team's stats and pick a player who can effectively fill any gaps in your lineup.
March 12, 2025