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.