Know Which Card Types to Target for Early Competitive Play

You don’t need a full 90+ overall squad to MLB The Show 25 Stubs win games. Instead, focus on budget beasts and meta-friendly cards with strong animations and swing types.

Key Traits to Look For:

Hitters: High Contact + Vision + balanced power, good quirks

Pitchers: Meta pitch mix (Sinker / Cutter / Sweeper / Slider / Changeup)

Fielders: Strong defensive ratings at key positions (SS, CF, 2B)

Speedsters: High speed + reaction for defense and baserunning

A low 80s budget lineup with great attributes performs better than expensive diamonds with mediocre quirks or swing animations.

Prioritize Positions That Matter Most

Certain Diamond Dynasty positions affect gameplay more than others.

High Priority Positions

Shortstop – defense wins games

Center Field – covers massive ground

Catcher – arm strength & blocking matters

Starting Pitching – meta pitch mix is essential

Lower Priority Positions

First Base

Left Field

Right Field

These positions are easier to fill with power hitters or cheap MLB Stubs budget cards.