Question 1

What are the MLB The Show 21 player ratings?

Accepted Answer

MLB The Show 21 features player ratings from 0 to 99 across categories like contact, power, speed, fielding, and arm strength. Diamond Dynasty cards are rated by overall value, with tiers ranging from Common (0-64) to Diamond (85-99). You can use this database to search and filter all 3,114+ cards by rating, position, team, and more.

Question 2

How are player ratings determined in MLB The Show?

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Player ratings in MLB The Show are based on real-life MLB performance. Live Series cards update throughout the season based on recent stats, while Flashback & Legends cards represent historic performances and belong to specific series like Awards, Signature, and Finest. Every card has individual attribute ratings for hitting, pitching, fielding, and baserunning.

Question 3

What are the best MLB The Show 21 ratings in Diamond Dynasty?

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The best cards in MLB The Show 21 are typically 99-overall Diamond-tier players, but not all 99 overalls are created equal. On showdd.io, we calculate a True Rating that goes beyond the overall number to help you compare the real value of top-rated cards. Use the filters above to sort by overall rating, specific attributes, or series, or visit our Player Rankings page to see the top cards at every position.

Question 4

How many Diamond Dynasty cards are in MLB The Show 21?

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There are currently 3,114+ Diamond Dynasty cards in MLB The Show 21, including the Live Series and over 40 Flashback & Legends series. New cards are added regularly through roster updates, programs, and events. Use this database to browse and filter the complete collection.

Question 5

What are the different card series in MLB The Show 21?

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MLB The Show 21 Diamond Dynasty features the Live Series and over 40 Flashback & Legends series, each with unique themes and card art. Live Series cards reflect current-season MLB stats and update regularly. Flashback & Legends series include Awards, Signature, Finest, All-Star, Milestone, Prime, and many more. Visit our complete series list to browse all available series and their cards.

Question 6

How do I filter players by team or position?

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Use the filter controls at the top of this page to narrow down players. You can filter by team, position, series, card set, batting hand, throwing hand, and more. You can also set minimum and maximum values for overall rating, price, and individual attributes to find exactly the players you need.

Question 7

What do the attribute abbreviations mean in the player database?

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The player database uses abbreviations to fit attribute columns on screen. For hitters: C R and C L are Contact Right and Contact Left, P R and P L are Power Right and Power Left, VIS is Vision, DIS is Discipline, CLU is Clutch, FLD is Fielding, ARM is Arm Strength, ACC is Arm Accuracy, SPD is Speed, STE is Stealing, and BAG is Baserunning Aggression. For pitchers: STA is Stamina, H/9 is Hits per 9 Innings, K/9 is Strikeouts per 9 Innings, BB/9 is Walks per 9 Innings, HR/9 is Home Runs per 9 Innings, PCL is Pitching Clutch, CON is Control, VEL is Velocity, and BRK is Break.

Question 8

What do the quirk icons mean on player cards?

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The small icons next to player names represent quirks, which are special abilities that provide in-game boosts during gameplay. For example, "Dead Red" helps a hitter against fastballs, while "Outlier" lets a pitcher throw harder than their velocity rating suggests. Visit our Quirks page to see all available quirks with their full names, icons, and descriptions of what each one does.

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