Best Pitchers in MLB The Show 25
5. 96 OVR Jacob deGrom (Core / Live Series)

When deGrom is healthy in real life, he’s nearly unhittable—and MLB The Show 25 Stubs that translates perfectly in The Show.

Why deGrom Is a Must-Have

100+ mph fastball

Devastating slider and changeup

High break + control

One of the most meta pitch mixes

Few pitchers can overpower hitters quite like deGrom.

6. 95 OVR Gerrit Cole (Live Series)

Cole is one of the most consistent aces available at launch.

What Makes Him Meta

Top-tier velocity

Excellent stamina

Great control for painting the corners

Strong pitch mix with a lethal 4-seam + slider combo

His fastball/slider combination creates tons of strikeouts.

7. 94 OVR Emmanuel Clase (Live Series)

Clase is arguably the best reliever early in Diamond Dynasty.

Why Clase Belongs in Every Bullpen

100+ mph Cutter (one of the hardest pitches to hit)

Slider with sharp horizontal break

Top-tier stamina and H/9

Elite control for a closer

His cutter alone makes him a nightmare matchup late in the game.

Best Budget Beasts (Affordable Must-Have Cards)

You don’t need to spend tons of Stubs to build a powerful team. These “budget beasts” play well above their rating and cost a fraction of top Diamonds.

8. 88 OVR Cedric Mullins (Season Program Reward)

Mullins is one of the best early-game table-setters.

Why He’s Great

Excellent Contact vs R

Elite Speed for stealing bases

Great defense in Center Field

Quick, smooth swing

He’s an early pickup that can remain in your lineup for weeks.

9. 89 OVR Freddie Freeman (Live Series)

Freddie Freeman ALWAYS plays above his rating.

Why You Need Freeman

Best swing among first basemen

High contact + huge PCI

Reliable power

Strong clutch rating

He’s cheap, reliable, and hits in any difficulty.

10. 87 OVR Luis Arraez (Live Series)

If you want on-base percentage, Arraez is a machine.

Why He’s a Sleeper Beasts

Ridiculous Contact + Vision

One of the largest PCIs in MLB Stubs for sale the game

Low chase rate swing animation

Plays multiple infield positions

He won’t hit 40 bombs, but he’s an elite table setter.