As an offensive part, pitchers play a very important role in the game. Although the overall rating of pitchers is not as high as that of batters, some talented pitchers still have a high overall rating. So who are the best pitchers in MLB?
The following pitcher rankings are based on the total attribute scores of MLB 25. As you know, some attributes do not have a big impact on pitchers, so this list is for reference only. You can also give your own pitcher rankings.
No.10: Michael King 86 Overall Rating
- 77 Stamina
- 79 H/9
- 71 K/9
- 64 BB/9
- 71 HR/9
- 73 Control
- 85 Velocity
- 91 Break
- 99 Clutch
- 710 total
Michael King’s overall data is in the upper middle level. As a starting pitcher, his 79 H/9 data is quite good. His Stamina data is slightly insufficient, which makes it difficult for him to maintain a high level of performance for a long time. However, his Clutch data is very good, which allows him to perform at his best even in critical moments.
If your team lacks a relief pitcher, then using about 900 stubs to get Michael King may be a good way to make up for your team’s shortcomings.
No.9: Zack Wheeler 90 Overall Rating
- 88 Stamina
- 87 H/9
- 67 K/9
- 79 BB/9
- 70 HR/9
- 79 Control
- 96 Velocity
- 75 Break
- 79 Clutch
- 720 total
Zack Wheeler has been very stable throughout his career. Even though he had a hand injury and had surgery, he was still able to consistently strike out opponents. MLB 25 is obviously a bit low for such a star player, but considering that he is now 34 years old, such data is understandable.
Although Zack Wheeler’s other data are not high, his H/9 and Stamina data show that he is still one of the best right-handed pitchers in MLB 25. Zack Wheeler will never let you down as a starting pitcher. He will not let the opposing batters score easily. Currently, Zack Wheeler’s card is around 16,000 MLB The Show 25 Stubs.
No.8: Gerrit Cole 88 Overall Rating
- 91 Stamina
- 84 H/9
- 65 K/9
- 75 BB/9
- 69 HR/9
- 65 Control
- 83 Velocity
- 99 Break
- 90 Clutch
- 721 total
Gerrit Cole has a high Stamina attribute, which means he can maintain a stable performance for a long time in the field. His 84 attribute is very close to Zack Wheeler, and he is very good at preventing opponents from hitting hits. In all aspects, Gerrit Cole is a pitcher very similar to Zack Wheeler. They are both right-handed pitchers, and Gerrit Cole is also 34 years old this year, a veteran on the field.
Don’t underestimate Gerrit Cole’s card just because his overall rating is 2 points lower than Zack Wheeler. He may perform better than Zack Wheeler in many cases.
No.7: Tyler Glasnow 91 Overall Rating
- 86 Stamina
- 88 H/9
- 77 K/9
- 68 BB/9
- 67 HR/9
- 74 Control
- 97 Velocity
- 90 Break
- 75 Clutch
- 722 total
Tyler Glasnow is a member of Los Angeles Dodgers. He is a right-handed pitcher. His H/9, K/9 and Stamina data are all at a very good level. Tyler Glasnow is 31 years old and is still in his prime.
His BB/9 and Clutch data are also a bit low, so Tyler Glasnow is more likely to make mistakes and lose points at critical moments. But as a starting pitcher, he can be perfect.
No.6: Sonny Gray 90 Overall Rating
- 85 Stamina
- 77 H/9
- 72 K/9
- 78 BB/9
- 75 HR/9
- 74 Control
- 84 Velocity
- 97 Break
- 87 Clutch
- 729 total
It is a little unreasonable for Sonny Gray to be ranked here. Although his total score is relatively high, his Break and Velocity are not very important in the game. Sonny Gray’s H/9 and K/9 are not high.
So Sonny Gray’s ranking in the sixth place is a bit high. Sonny Gray’s Live card is still far from the top. His card has dropped a lot recently, from 10,000 stubs to around 4,000 stubs. If you have this card, you should trade it as soon as possible.
No.5: Tarik Skubal 94 Overall Rating
- 86 Stamina
- 85 H/9
- 72 K/9
- 82 BB/9
- 79 HR/9
- 83 Control
- 99 Velocity
- 71 Break
- 75 Clutch
- 732 total
Tarik Skubal is one of the top pitchers in MLB 25, and he has won the first Triple Crown of Pitchers since 2011. His Control and Velocity attributes are both excellent, but unfortunately these two attributes cannot make him stand out from other pitchers.
Although Tarik Skubal is a very strong pitcher, MLB 25 does not show this well, and you will find that the gap between him and Tyler Glasnow or Zack Wheeler is very small in the game.
No.4: Blake Snell 92 Overall Rating
- 81 Stamina
- 99 H/9
- 84 K/9
- 45 BB/9
- 77 HR/9
- 79 Control
- 83 Velocity
- 99 Break
- 99 Clutch
- 744 total
Blake Snell is a very capable pitcher for Los Angeles Dodgers, and he has many top attributes. H/9 and Clutch both show that he is an extremely stable left-handed pitcher.
But Blake Snell is also hampered by 45 BB/9, which means he is prone to mistakes and walks. If this card makes up for this shortcoming, Blake Snell will definitely be the top pitcher in the game.
No.3: Chris Sale 94 Overall Rating
- 89 Stamina
- 80 H/9
- 75 K/9
- 78 BB/9
- 76 HR/9
- 81 Control
- 94 Velocity
- 99 Break
- 80 Clutch
- 752 total
Chris Sale doesn’t have so many top attributes, but you’ll find that his stats are very balanced and stable. This means that Chris Sale is a pitcher with almost no weaknesses.
As a left-handed pitcher, Chris Sale can consistently show his strength on the field. If you need a left-handed pitcher, Chris Sale will be the best choice. It only takes about 26,000 stubs to unlock his Live card.
No.2: Paul Skenes 93 Overall Rating
- 80 Stamina
- 82 H/9
- 77 K/9
- 73 BB/9
- 76 HR/9
- 75 Control
- 99 Velocity
- 99 Break
- 94 Clutch
- 755 total
It is surprising that Paul Skenes, as a young rookie, can be ranked second. As a right-handed pitcher for Pirates, he successfully led the team into the playoffs.
Paul Skenes is strong in both Velocity and Break. His 82 H/9 shows that he can successfully limit the opponent’s hits. What’s more rare is that he can also maintain a stable performance at critical moments. This means that he has all the qualities of an excellent pitcher, but there is still room for growth. In a few years, he may become the best pitcher in the major leagues.
No.1: Shohei Ohtani 99 Overall Rating
- 75 Stamina
- 94 H/9
- 88 K/9
- 50 BB/9
- 98 HR/9
- 69 Control
- 96 Velocity
- 93 Break
- 93 Clutch
- 756 total
Shohei Ohtani’s stats as a pitcher are amazing, but only 75 Stamina and 50 BB/9 severely limit his performance, which makes this card’s performance as a pitcher not that good.
Although Shohei Ohtani has the highest stats, if you want a good starting pitcher, Chris Sale or Blake Snell may perform better than Shohei Ohtani and need fewer stubs.
The above is the ranking of the best pitchers in MLB The Show 25. I personally think Shohei Ohtani should be ranked third or even fourth. Blake Snell or Paul Skenes are the best pitchers in the game.
