Best cards in MLB The Show 23 Diamond Dynasty (End Game) - New Baseball Media (2024)

Season 6 is now live in MLB The Show 23, as the end game portion of the title’s lifecycle has now arrived. That means that all cards from past Sets are now eligible and that means a lot of choices for Diamond Dynasty players. But, what are the best cards to use in MLB The Show 23 and Diamond Dynasty? Let’s take a look.

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Best infielders

Let’s start off with the infielders and catchers in MLB The Show 23.

C

1. 2023 All-Star Game Adley Rutschman (99 OVR)
2. Kaiju Joe Mauer (99 OVR)
3. All-Star Game Mike Piazza (99 OVR)
4. 2023 Finest William Contreras (99 OVR)
5. 2023 Finest Francisco Alvarez (99 OVR)

1B

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1. 2023 Home Run Derby Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (99 OVR)
2. 2023 Finest Bryce Harper (99 OVR)
3. Incognito Frank Thomas (99 OVR)
4. Signature Miguel Cabrera (99 OVR)
5. Signature Carlos Santana (99 OVR)

2B

1. 2023 Finest Ozzie Albies (99 OVR)*
2. 2023 Finest Gleyber Torres (99 OVR)
3. Retro Finest Brian Roberts (99 OVR)
4. All-Star Game Ketel Marte (99 OVR)
5. 2023 Finest Jose Altuve (99 OVR)

3B

1. Retro Finest Chipper Jones (99 OVR)
2. 2023 All-Star Game Jose Ramirez (99 OVR)
3. 2023 Finest Rafael Devers (99 OVR)
4. Retro Finest Kyle Seager (99 OVR)
5. 2023 All-Star Game Austin Riley (99 OVR)

SS

1. Milestone Elly De La Cruz (99 OVR)
2. 2023 Postseason Corey Seager (99 OVR)
3. 2023 Finest Bo Bichette (99 OVR)
4. Jin Kim Jackie Robinson (99 OVR)
5. 2023 Finest Trea Turner (99 OVR)

Season 6 has brought the end game to Diamond Dynasty, which means that any card from past Sets is eligible yet again.

Set 3 behemoth Adley Rutschman returns and it’s a better card than its Finest counterpart. Hence, Rutschman sits at the top of the catcher chain.

Aside from Rutschman, several Set 3 cards return to the list. Set 1 star Chipper Jones also makes it on the meta list, as the switch-hitter who’s one of the Set 1 collection rewards ranks first among third basem*n. Fellow Brave and Core collection reward Ozzie Albies remains #1 among second basem*n.

Lastly, there are a ton of good shortstops available in Diamond Dynasty. However, those who can afford 99 OVR Milestone Elly De La Cruz or already have one will likely be set. We didn’t have this card up this high when it was roaming MLB The Show 23 due to questionable Vision — which does matter at higher difficulties — but that’s the only weakness on this card.

After playing through Set 3 & 4, we have to eat crow on that one.

Best outfielders

Let’s move on to the outfielders.

LF

1. September MA Lightning Juan Soto (99 OVR)
2. 2023 Finest Bryan Reynolds (99 OVR)
3. 2023 All-Star Game Corbin Carroll (99 OVR)
4. Kaiju Kyle Schwarber (99 OVR)
5. Great Race of ’98 Dante Bichette (99 OVR)

CF

1. All-Star Game Ken Griffey Jr. (99 OVR)*
2. Incognito Mickey Mantle (99 OVR)
3. 2023 Finest Cody Bellinger (99 OVR)
4. Milestone Mike Trout (99 OVR)
5. Home Run Derby Joc Pederson (99 OVR)

RF

1. Milestone Ronald Acuna Jr. (99 OVR)
2. 2023 Finest Mookie Betts (99 OVR)
3. Incognito Hank Aaron (99 OVR)
4. Milestone Babe Ruth (99 OVR)
5. Snapshot Charlie Blackmon (99 OVR)

September MA Lightning Juan Soto still leads the pack in left field, but the TA5 Bryan Reynolds gives that card a run for its money. Set 3 collection Corbin Carroll and Set 2 Kaiju Kyle Schwarber make it on the list, as well.

At center field, Extreme Program reward Ken Griffey Jr. and Milestone Mike Trout are still among the best players in the game right now. But don’t forget about “The Commerce Comet” Mickey Mantle or slugger Joc Pederson.

In right field, Set 1 & 2 collection rewards Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron return to the meta. However, Milestone Ronald Acuna Jr. and his incredible overall stats make it the top dog in our right field rankings.

Best pitchers

Lastly, let’s take a look at the relievers and starters.

SP

1. Snapshot Nolan Ryan (99 OVR)
2. Jin Kim John Donaldson (99 OVR)
3. 2023 Finest Corbin Burnes (99 OVR)
4. Retro Finest Randy Johnson (99 OVR)
5. Great Race of ’98 Kerry Wood (99 OVR)
6. 2023 Finest Shohei Ohtani (99 OVR)
7. 2023 Finest Kodai Senga (99 OVR)
8. Awards Jacob deGrom (99 OVR)
9. Charisma Bob Gibson (99 OVR)
10. Incognito Chris Sale (99 OVR)

Snapshot Nolan Ryan still stands as the top option for those who can get him, thanks to his hard fastball and 125 H/9. And yes, John Donaldson is back.

Corbin Burnes and Shohei Ohtani from the 2023 Finest Series are among the new cards that can still pack a punch, as will Randy Johnson and Kodai Senga. Senga can be obtained through the Moonshot Forever Events Program.

RP

1. 2023 Finest Felix Bautista (99 OVR)
2. Signature Kenley Jansen (99 OVR)
3. Milestone Eric Gagne (99 OVR)
4. 2023 Finest Josh Hader (99 OVR)
5. Incognito/2023 Finest Aroldis Chapman (99 OVR)
6. Signature Zack Britton (99 OVR)
7. 2023 Finest Jhoan Duran (99 OVR)
8. Incognito Aaron Loup (97 OVR)
9. Incognito Billy Wagner (99 OVR)
10. 2023 All-Star Game Alexis Diaz (99 OVR)

Team Affinity 5 introduced 2023 Finest cards for both Felix Bautista and Jhoan Duran. Duran is hard to hit in MLB The Show, but Bautista can be an absolute nightmare when used properly.

Season 6 also means the return of some very trippy relievers, including Aaron Loup from Set 2.

* – indicates Core card

That’s all for our look at the best Diamond Dynasty cards in MLB The Show 23. Be sure to check out more of our coverage of MLB The Show and the baseball gaming scene.

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