Top 10 Pitchers In MLB The Show 25

Now that MLB The Show 25 is out, it may be helpful to know which pitchers have the best ratings. While big hits are some of baseball’s most crowd-pleasing moments, I’ve always enjoyed watching a skilled pitcher shut down another team’s batters (even if it makes the game a bit more boring). A good pitcher is also key to keeping your opponent’s score low and making it easier for you to take the lead.

Knowing who the best pitchers are is also helpful for building a team in Diamond Dynasty mode, though you won’t always have a choice over which players’ cards you end up with. It’s also worth noting that, although these are the top 10 pitchers in MLB The Show 25, they aren’t all on different teams. With one team having a clear dominance over the pitching game, it may be hard not to choose them for your MLB The Show 25 Franchise mode team.

Best Pitchers In MLB The Show 25

These Pitchers Have The Highest Stat Ratings In MLB The Show 25

Interestingly enough, in a video shared by MLB‘s website, Shohei Ohtani was listed as the best pitcher in MLB The Show 25. While Shotime is undoubtedly a good pitcher, he wasn’t able to pitch during the 2024 season due to an injury. This rating could be in anticipation of his return to the mound next year after healing up. Still, it’s interesting to see Ohtani grab the top spot over Tarik Skubal and Chris Sale who threw the most strikeouts last year.

The pitchers with the highest OVRs in MLB The Show 25 are:

Shohei Ohtani – 99
Chris Sale – 94
Tarik Skubal – 94
Paul Skenes – 93
Blake Snell – 92
Emmanuel Clase – 91
Tyler Glasnow – 91
Zack Wheeler – 90
Sonny Gray – 90
George Kirby – 89

Ohtani grabbing the top spot is most likely due to his utility as a two-way player. Ohtani isn’t just a threat as a pitcher, but also when up to bat. While this makes him a valuable addition to your team, that doesn’t mean the other pitchers in the top 10 aren’t as good or possibly even better at just pitching. You’ll want to keep an eye out for any of these players in packs now that Diamond Dynasty’s sets and seasons are gone, and you’ll be able to use them all year.

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When looking for pitchers to build your team around, it’s also important to realize that many of the top-rated pitchers in MLB The Show 25 are starting pitchers. You’ll probably also want to look into getting some solid relief pitchers for your team so you have more depth in the pitching game. While not as important as in real life, it’s still a good practice for the game.

Teams With The Best Pitchers In The Show 25

The LA Dodgers Have Three Of The Top 10 Pitchers

A team holds up a World Series banner in MLB The Show 25 Franchise Mode

If you’re looking for one team that dominates pitching in MLB The Show 25, then the 2024 World Series champion LA Dodgers is easily your best bet. They have three pitchers ranked in the game’s top 10, meaning you’ll have multiple great options if you need to switch out a pitcher during the game. That said, the other teams on this list are no slouches is real MLB stats can be counted on to translate to the game.

The top teams for pitchers in MLB The Show 25 are:

LA Dodgers
Atlanta Braves
Detroit Tigers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cleveland Guardians
Philadelphia Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals
Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners gave up the least number of hits during the 2024 MLB season, and the Atlanta Braves led the league in strikeouts. Although not the top of any metric, the Cleveland Guardians are near the top of the list for many meaningful pitching stats. Any of the teams represented by the top 10 pitchers would likely be a good Franchise mode choice in MLB The Show 25 if you are looking to play a solid defensive game.

Source: MLB