Third Base

José Ramírez (99 OVR)

Why Elite: Switch hitter, max contact/vision, loaded quirks.

Defense: Serviceable but not elite.

Scott Rolen (99 Collection)

Why Elite: Max hitting vs RHP, elite defense.

Verdict: Near-tie with J-Ram; choose based on MLB 25 Stubs handedness preference.

Chase Headley (99 OVR)

Why Elite: Switch hitter, 94 power vs RHP, strong defense.

Shortstop

Willie Castro (99 OVR)

Why Elite: Endgame switch hitter, max contact, Bad Ball Hitter quirk.

Flaw: Inconsistent double-play execution.

Bo Bichette (99 Moonshot)

Why Elite: 125/124 vs LHP, 87 vision, elite bat.

Role: Many use him at DH due to defensive gaps.

Corey Seager (99 OVR)

Why Elite: Max power vs RHP, iconic swing.

Downside: 27 speed limits utility.

Second Base

Brian Roberts (99 Moonshot)

Why Elite: Switch hitter, near-max stats at P5, Dead Red quirk.

Luis Arraez (99 OVR)

Why Elite: 91 vision (96 at P5), contact-focused switch hitter.

Ketel Marte (99 Live Series)

Why Elite: Best live-series 2B, quirked swing, elite defense.

First Base

Freddie Freeman (99 OVR)

Why Elite: Max contact vs RHP, 116 clutch, swing consistency.

Carlos Santana (99 OVR)

Why Elite: Switch hitter, mashes lefties, viable at cheap MLB The Show Stubs C/1B.

Brandon Lowe (99 OVR)

Why Elite: Max power vs RHP, platoon specialist.