MLB The Show 21: The 10 Best Players To Get On Your Team
Baseball fans are quite excited for MLB The Show 21. This is because of the fact that it is going to be the first baseball game to come to the PlayStation 5. This creates the expectation that there will be big changes to the series, due to the power of the console. However, casting this aside, it is also exciting to see how the players in this game will be, as it is important to know which ones are worth acquiring.
This is especially the case when it comes to Franchise Mode, as it allows the player to try to win the World Series through a team of their own vision. It is important that this team is full of solid pieces, as the slightest of weak points can result in a team having a bad simulation. Thus, there needs a perfect balance on the roster to see success. This is where knowing which players to acquire is especially important. There a ton of options to go with, but some are just leagues ahead.
10 Mike Trout
Mike Trout is a no-brainer when it comes to players to use in this game. Baseball fans often regard him as being the best player in the entire league. It is quite difficult to argue against this fact when looking at all he provides.
He is a five-tool player while being elite in every aspect of the game. When using him in previous games from the series, he is essentially a cheat code because of his great mix of power and contact, too.
9 Fernando Tatis Jr.
The cover athlete of the game, it is apparent that Fernando Tatis Jr. is absolutely worth using in it. He is only 22-years-old and already showing that he is the type of player to build a franchise around with the San Diego Padres.
Power-hitting shortstops are not necessarily the most common of occurrences, so Tatis Jr. needs to be treasured. Given the fact that he also possesses decent speed and strong fielding, he is absolutely somebody who can dominate in this game.
8 Mookie Betts
The Boston Red Sox are kicking themselves for not bringing back elite talent, Mookie Betts. After being traded to Los Angeles Dodgers before last season, he helped lead the team to their first World Series win since 1988.
Given the fact that he is an excellent all-around player and has a lengthy 13-year contract, he definitely is worth using in the game. He will easily be able to hit home runs, while simultaneously being one of the best fielders, too.
7 Francisco Lindor
The New York Mets are definitely going to be happy having Francisco Lindor on their roster. He is a perennial all-star, while also still being only 27-years-old. Thus, he certainly is somebody the player can build around in Franchise Mode.
Something that is also quite intriguing about Lindor in particular is that he is set to become a free agent after the 2021 season. Therefore, he becomes a very juicy option for the player to sign if he hits the open market.
6 Juan Soto
Juan Soto is only 22-years-old, but he already has accomplished a ton in his career thus far. He is not only an excellent power hitter, but he also hits for contact especially well. In fact, in the shortened 2020 season, he hit .351, which is just remarkable.
Soto also led the Washington Nationals to a World Series win in 2019, providing huge hits along the way. It will be fascinating to see how marvelous he turns out to be in this game, but given how he played this past season, he should be excellent. In Franchise Mode, he is another great player to build the team around.
5 Nolan Arenado
Nolan Arenado is about to play his first season with the St. Louis Cardinals, which is definitely exciting for him. He is an appealing choice to use in this game, as he is one of the best fielders in the entire league.
However, besides his remarkable fielding, he has the ability to a lot of home runs, while also getting on base often. He is also still 29-years-old, so he does have a handful of years left in his prime, too.
4 Tim Anderson
Tim Anderson is becoming a marvelous player in the MLB, as he is spectacular when it comes to getting on base. He had the best batting average in 2019, while also winning the Silver Slugger Award last season.
In a way, he still seems to be underrated outside of White Sox fandom. However, when seeing as how he is a constant threat to hit over .300, while also being a solid shortstop, he really is an excellent piece to build a team around.
3 Christian Yelich
The 2020 campaign was a very difficult one for Yelich, as it became clear that lingering injuries were impacting his performance. However, he definitely is set for a rebound, as his two previous seasons displayed just how marvelous he is capable of being.
His rough season should not impact his overall too significantly, as he will be able to turn it around. When on his game, he is able to not only hit a plethora of round-trippers but provide elite defense in the process.
2 Trevor Story
Trevor Story is a huge name in the MLB world right now, as it is clear that the Rockies are looking to move him. They are in the midst of a complete rebuild, and a player of Story's talent will slow that down.
Story is only 28-years-old and is a consistent all-star in this league. This translates well over to these games too, as he is a constant home run threat, which meshes well with his ability to maintain a respectable batting average.
1 Cody Bellinger
Cody Bellinger had a bit of a difficulty hitting for contact this past season, but this will be only temporary. At the young age of 25, he already has an MVP award, so that level of skill just does not vanish.
He also is spectacular when it comes to this video game series, as his power hitting meshes well with his excellent fielding. He makes choosing the Dodgers not a difficult decision for the player, as he will be among the best in the game for years in Franchise Mode.