Build a Balanced Diamond Dynasty Team

When you’re just starting out, don’t worry about MLB The Show 25 Stubs assembling a full diamond lineup. Balanced stats win more games than overall rating.

Prioritize These Player Types:

Contact hitters with high vision (reduce strikeouts)

Pitchers with meta pitches (sinkers, cutters, sliders)

Outfielders with speed + fielding (reduces costly errors)

Don’t Ignore Defense

Poor defense causes:

Dropped balls

Slow reaction times

Extra-base hits

Beginners often lose games because they try to use high-power bronze players with terrible fielding. Defense is much more valuable than it looks.

Improve Your Fielding and Baserunning Awareness

Great players reduce mistakes—beginners win more games simply by avoiding them.

Use Button Accuracy Throwing

Throwing meter accuracy helps you:

Prevent overthrows

Make precise double-play throws

Gain XP for mastering fielding controls

Know When Not to Throw

If you're late on a grounder or misplay a fly ball, hold the ball. Avoid risky throws that give runners an extra base.

Steal Only in Smart Situations

Steal with:

85+ speed

Good baserunning ratings

2 strikes or 2 outs

Avoid stealing against catchers with MLB Stubs for sale elite arm strength.