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MLB 13 The Show Player Ratings For Every Team

08:40 AM - February 25, 2013 by Steve_OS

Interested in MLB 13 The Show player ratings? Our friend chrisjohnson83 (with the only confirmed copy of the game so far) has provided them to us. Below are the top rated players at each position, to see the rest of the player ratings, check out the MLB 13 The Show screenshots page.

Updated rosters will no doubt be released before the March 5th release date, so keep that in mind.

Top Rated Players at Each Position

Top Rated First Basemen

99 Albert Pujols, Angels
98 Joey Votto, Reds
95 Prince Fielder, Tigers
94 Paul Konerko, White Sox
93 Adrian Gonzalez, Dodgers
92 Corey Hart, Brewers
92 Allen Craig, Cardinals
91 Mark Teixeira, Yankees
89 Mike Napoli, Boston
88 Ryan Howard, Phillies

Top Rated Second Basemen

99 Robinson Cano, Yankees
98 Dustin Pedroia, Boston
95 Ian Kinsler, Rangers
93 Brandon Phillips, Reds
90 Jose Altuve, Astros
89 Ben Zobrist, Rays
88 Chase Utley, Phillies
88 Omar Infante, Tigers
87 Emilio Bonifacio, Blue Jays
87 Howie Kendrick, Rangers

Top Rated Third Basemen

99 Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
96 Adrian Beltre, Rangers
93 Evan Longoria, Rays
93 David Wright, Mets
91 Chase Headley, Padres
91 Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals
89 Aramis Ramirez, Brewers
88 Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
86 Pablo Sandoval, Giants
85 Michael Young, Phillies
85 David Freese, Cardinals

Top Rated Shortstops

99 Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
95 Jose Reyes, Blue Jays
93 Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
90 Derek Jeter, Yankees
90 Starlin Castro, Cubs
88 Elvis Andrus, Rangers
88 Rafael Furcal, Cardinals
88 Hanley Ramirez, Dodgers
85 Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
85 Erick Aybar, Angels

Top Rated Catchers

99 Buster Posey, Giants
98 Yadier Molina, Cardinals
94 Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
93 Joe Mauer, Twins
93 Matt Wieters, O's
87 Salvador Perez, Royals
88 Brian McCann, Braves
86 A.J. Pierzynski, Rangers
86 Jonathan Lucroy, Brewers
86 Wilin Rosario, Rockies

Top Rated Left Fielders

99 Mike Trout, Angels
99 Ryan Braun, Brewers
99 Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies
92 Yoenis, Cespedes, Oakland
91 Matt Holliday, Cardinals
87 Bryce Harper, Nationals
86 Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
86 Justin Upton, Braves
85 Alex Gordon, Royals
85 Josh Willingham, Twins
85 David Murphy, Rangers

Top Rated Center Fielders

99 Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
99 Matt Kemp, Dodgers
94 Jacoby Ellsbury, Boston
91 Adam Jones, O's
88 B.J. Upton, Braves
87 Curtis Granderson, Yankees
86 Shin-Soo Choo, Reds
85 Coco Crisp, Oakland
84 Austin Jackson, Tigers
84 Angel Pagan, Giants

Top Rated Right Fielders

99 Josh Hamilton, Angels
98 Carlos Beltran, Cardinals
98 Jose Bautista, Blue Jays
95 Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins
93 Nelson Cruz, Rangers
93 Jay Bruce, Reds
91 Jason Heyward, Braves
90 Alex Rios, White Sox
90 Hunter Pence, Giants
89 Torii Hunter, Tigers
89 Ichiro Suzuki, Yankees

Top Rated Designated Hitters

94 Billy Butler, Royals
91 David Ortiz, Boston
88 Edwin Encarnacion, Blue Jays
85 Kevin Youkilis, Yankees
85 Victor Martinez, Tigers
85 Kendrys Morales, Mariners
84 Lance Berkman, Rangers
83 Mark Trumbo, Angels

Top Rated Pitchers

99 Jusin Verlander, Tigers
99 Felix Hernandez, Mariners
99 Stephen Strasburg, Nationals
99 Aroldis Chapman, Reds
99 Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
97 David Price, Rays
96 Chris Sale, White Sox
96 Cliff Lee, Phillies
96 C.C. Sabathia, Yankees
96 Yu Darvish, Rangers
96 Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
95 Matt Kain, Giants
95 Kris Medlen, Braves
94 Rafael Betancourt, Rockies
94 Mat Latos, Reds
94 Zack Greinke, Dodgers
94 Roy Halladay, Phillies
94 Cole Hamels, Phillies
94 Josh Johnson, Blue Jays
94 James Shields, Royals
93 Jered Weaver, Angels
93 R.A. Dickey, Blue Jays
90 Jake Peavy, White Sox

Top Rated Closers

99 Craig Kimbrel, Braves
97 Mariano Rivera, Yankees
95 Jonathan Papelbon, Phillies
96 Jason Motte, Cardinals
95 Joel Hanrahan, Boston
94 Sergio Romo, Giants
93 Fernando Rodney, Rays
93 J.J. Putz, Dbacks
93 Greg Holland, Royals
90 Glen Perkins, Twins
92 Steve Cishek, Marlins
92 John Axford, Brewers
92 Tom Wilhelmsen, Mariners
91 Grant Balfour, Oakland
91 Joe Nathan, Rangers
90 Ryan Madson, Angels
89 Jose Veras, Astros
88 Chris Perez, Indians

To see all the MLB 13 The Show player ratings, check out the screenshots. Thanks again to chrisjohnson83, you can follow him on Twitter, right here.

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Member Comments

# 81 dcmantommy72 @ 02/25/13 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nooooovak


	From what I understand, it is just the number that caps, but you can still significantly improve them. If you have a player with completely maxed out stats, obviously he will be listed as a 99 overall, but he will probably play like a guy who is 110 or so. This is why I don't like the number ratings, specifically in terms of the overall rating. People put way too much emphasis on a single number, rather than the player's entire collection of attributes.

Yes the players individual ratings can improve so year one you have 17 players at 99 overall.. year 5 you might have 30.

your right tho its really up to the player to determine who is "better" for there needs when choosing between 10 99ovr players. I guess the "99" could be called "Elite", 98-92 "superstar", 92-87, "Allstar" so on... If you just had that instead of the OVR number system it would make sense. And would make you HAVE to look deeper into the players individual attribs. Oh dude I like that thought!

# 82 Dr.Livingdead @ 02/25/13 11:42 PM

Man, welcome to the AL West Houston. One win away from having 3 90+ win teams last year. Must have some die hard fans

# 83 gator3guy @ 02/25/13 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by detfan


	Shouldn't Trout have to get a few more seasons in to see if what he was last year happens again?

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Originally Posted by mdlanni1


	Mike Trout 99? Sure he had an amazing year but it's only his second year in the league. Look out for the ol' sophomore slump

No. He was the best player in the game last year. Called up a month into the season and was a full 2 wins better than the next closest guy.

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Originally Posted by cardinalbird7


	Trout deserves a 99 based on defense,arm strength, and speed alone. Factor in his hitting and there is no doubt he is a 99. If anything Pujols shouldn't be a 99. Don't base their rating on something they did 2-3 years ago AKA A-Rod and Pujols. A guy that posted an .850 OPS is solid no doubt, but should not be 99 rated when players like Craig, Fielder, and Encarnacion all posted better numbers but are rated lower. I am really glad some of you guys aren't in charge of rosters or work for SCEA. It would take players like Trout until MLB 15 before he gets his deserved rating.

Well his arm certainly didn't get him a 99 rating as that is his only average/below average tool.

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Originally Posted by Majingir


	I know ppl don't like when a team that already has good players doesn't like the rating of one of their guys but....Lawrie probably should be higher based on how other 3B are rated. On multiple fantasy rankings from sites like yahoo and espn, he's rated a top 103B. Though if it makes you feel better...Bonifacio should be fairly lower. I'd put Bonifacio at like 80 and Lawrie at 85. Though not gonna care bout these things now, especially when SCEA said that rating system was done way diff this year. Cause depending on a players position and stuff, certain attributes impact their ratings alot. Cause Lawrie had most errors committed as a 3B, but he's also had top 10 fielding% of all 3B. So I'm guessing the errors played a big role in his fielding rating which did hurt his overall rating.

That's the arument you're bringing to the table? Look he's a talented player no doubt, but he was average at best last year. Didn't walk and didn't show the pop he showed in his debut. I fully expect him to turn it around, but he's about right as is.

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Originally Posted by WickedFastball


	OK, it looks great. But I do have an issue: Anthony Rizzo vs Mike Trout 337 AB vs 559 AB_ .342 OBP vs .399 OBP_ .463 SLG vs .564 SLG 15 HR (over 200 less at bats) vs 30 HR Now we all know the Cubs.....well BLOW, so I'm not taking into account RBI's, But here is my point How is Rizzo only a 79? I'm just saying from all the stuff I have read in Baseball America, had he played a whole season like Trout had he might have taken a swing at ROY on his own. Im not taking away from Trout, i'm just saying that 79 is a bit of an injustice. And before you say "Defense!" sure, but Rizzo is a 1st baseman, and therefore D doesn't factor into the rating as much. If they gave Trout a 99 than Rizzo should have been at least an 88, but it really should be Trout 94 Rizzo 84

I won't even bother arguing this too much, but besides having a much better offensive and defensive season at a much more valuable position, he also lead the league in stolen bases after missing the first month of the season.

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Originally Posted by WickedFastball


	In MLB The Show 11 Ubaldo Jimeniz was given the "Top Pitcher Award" But only 2 years later he is rated an 81.

Did you watch him pitch last year?

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Originally Posted by slickkill77


	Adam Jones has done really well for many years. His only real flaw from what I've seen are his lack of walks. Jackson hasn't been good long enough to be rated higher than him imo

His defense is his real flaw.

# 84 slickkill77 @ 02/26/13 12:10 AM

Unfortunately defense means little in the show. All you need to be is a big power hitter and you'll be highly rated

# 85 thrasher8 @ 02/26/13 12:34 AM

Thanks for the post! Interested in progression. Are you able to post a pic of maybe the top 50 players (ratings wise) in whatever year you have simmed to? (2017 etc.)

Thanks again!

# 86 ondreythegiant @ 02/26/13 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by WickedFastball


	I never said they shouldn't take Trout over anyone. I said it is ridiculous to give a player a 99 rating after one year. Just because I used Rizzo as an example, does not make me a Cubs fan. I'm no more a Cubs fan than the Devs are Red Sox fans. Seriously though, the point I was making is that this whole 99 rating feels a little bias. But after reading this thread, I believe that if I wanted to look for an *UNBIAS* opinion, this is *NOT THE PLACE TO LOOK*.

It doesn't matter if it was his first year or fifth year, the ratings are based off of what the player did in the previous season. Trout had a historic year and would've been MVP if Cabrera didn't win the Triple Crown. So if it took a Triple Crown to keep the MVP away from him, and Cabrera is a 99, it seems fitting.

# 87 cardinalbird5 @ 02/26/13 01:59 AM

Can't believe you are still arguing about Trout. He had one of the best years ever. Also was 10+ wins above replacement. If it was Pujols sophomore year he'd be a 99 too. There is no bias there. This isn't the HOF we are talking about. Players don't have to be dominant for 3-4 years to be considered the best. In fact the only thing I disagree with on the Angels roster is Pujols being a 99, because that means they probably overrated his contact or power vs righties.

It isn't like they give out the overall ratings to individuals. They simply do each individual rating based on that position. It just so happens to work out that Trout is a 99 once you include his speed, fielding, arm, power, contact, plate disc, plate vision, baserunning, clutch, etc. They don't see a list of players and go "well trout is a 99, uhh aybar he is about an 89, and pujols is definitely a 99." That isn't how it works at all.

# 88 Nooooovak @ 02/26/13 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by WickedFastball


	But didnt you just contradict yourself? You just said you disagree with him being a 99, but yet he IS A 99?* Humm....?*

You completely missed the point of what he was saying. The last sentence was him speaking from the viewpoint of the people who make the ratings and had nothing to do with his opinion of Pujols at all.

He is saying that they do the individual ratings and those end up adding up to a 99 overall. They don't sit around saying, "we believe Player X is a 99 overall, so we are going to edit him to make him as such"

# 89 ParisB @ 02/26/13 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by WickedFastball


	And you are missing my point If people disagree that Pujols should be a 99 than why is he? If they (the Devs) don't say "Oh, Pujols should be a 99" than what did they say? Why IS he a 99? Don't tell me how I'm missing someone else's point, when you are missing mine

Because probably only a healthy Votto is better than him. People focus on his "decline" but overlook that he's still an elite player. He had a disastrous April last year for many reasons, yet still finished with solid numbers. From May through September he was as good as anyone. Unfortunately by then he was overshadowed by Trout, who established himself as the best all around player in baseball.

# 90 cardinalbird5 @ 02/26/13 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WickedFastball


	And you are missing my point If people disagree that Pujols should be a 99 than why is he? If they (the Devs) don't say "Oh, Pujols should be a 99" than what did they say? Why IS he a 99? Don't tell me how I'm missing someone else's point, when you are missing mine

Because I have edited and trained enough players in DD to know what constitutes a 99 at the 1b position. I am guessing they most likely put his contact and plate disc higher than what it should be. As for centerfielders and SS's....it is really easy to make them 99's. It really is about speed, defense, baserunning, and contact for them.

You may be right though. I haven't seen his individual ratings. He may have things like durability, base running aggressiveness, and clutch be 90+ which doesn't do much for gameplay, but would certainly boost his overall.

Here is what Trout's and Pujols' offensive ratings should be IMO:

Contact vs RHP: 97
Contact vs LHP: 70
Power vs RHP: 95
Power vs LHP: 79
Plate vision: 72
Plate discipline: 80

Pujols:

Contact vs RHP: 77
Contact vs LHP: 79
Power vs RHP: 80
Power vs LHP: 98
Plate vision: 96
Plate discipline: 70

If they look something like that then I think it is fair. The thing is Trout is going to have a lot higher attributes in speed, baserunning, arm slightly, etc. Heck McCutchen ended up being a 99 overall last year and his offensive attributes aren't even that great. 77, 87, 62, 72, 68, 79 for contact, power, pvis, and pdisc. Trout was a 99 for the last roster update too. Thing is people go crazy over numbers for some reason, but they didn't complain once last year when they weren't used.

# 91 Cavicchi @ 02/26/13 07:23 AM

I can deal with Trout being a 99, but Chapman? How can a starter be 99 when all he did was relief work? Chapman is listed with pitchers, not closers.

# 92 3fiddy @ 02/26/13 11:37 AM

These ratings really look like they take into effect the last 3 years and IF the player can play lights out. Some of the 99s could play like a hall of famer one day an completely opposite the next. (Hamilton) Jeckyl and Hyde if you will. The 99 playing ability has to be unlocked even if they don't play that way all the time. Players that will win games single handidly. Which is why there are spots for Adam Dunn , Carlos Quentin. Maybe why the power Hitters rated so high.

# 93 3fiddy @ 02/26/13 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 3fiddy


	These ratings really look like they take into effect the last 3 years and IF the player can play lights out. Some of the 99s could play like a hall of famer one day an completely opposite the next. (Hamilton) Jeckyl and Hyde if you will. The 99 playing ability has to be unlocked even if they don't play that way all the time. Players that will win games single handidly. Which is why there are spots for Adam Dunn , Carlos Quentin. Maybe why the power Hitters rated so high.

I personally try to fill my team with players able to win the game alone and hopefully between 25 guys we get 90 wins.

# 94 slickkill77 @ 02/26/13 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ballaholic04


	Is there an option to turn off number ratings? Hate it.

Yes. You can do just the bars

# 95 Nooooovak @ 02/26/13 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ballaholic04


	I think I am speaking for everyone when I say : "can you guys shut up!?". Arguing over the overall ratings without seeing their attributes is silly.

Agreed. This is why I loved the bar system. Way less complaining.

# 96 Knight165 @ 02/26/13 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by slickkill77


	Yes. You can do just the bars

No...you cannot unfortunately.

M.K.
Knight165

# 97 cardinalbird5 @ 02/26/13 01:49 PM

Just look at the bars and ignore the number. The overall means very little to me. McCutchen and Kemp are both 99's, but I'd take Kemp any day over him on this game.

# 98 bayman @ 02/26/13 01:51 PM

Time to go back to the drawing board for your ratings system when Darvish with his one ok year is rated higher than both Jered Weaver and Matt Cain who each have had much better seasons than his one year for each of the past 3 years. There isn't enough peripheral stats in the world to justify that balance.

# 99 DanH35 @ 02/26/13 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bayman


	Time to go back to the drawing board for your ratings system when Darvish with his one ok year is rated higher than both Jered Weaver and Matt Cain who each have had much better seasons than his one year for each of the past 3 years. There isn't enough peripheral stats in the world to justify that balance.

Looking at some of the stats, I'd pick Darvish over the other two. Going on last year's stats, Darvish had 5.1 fWAR, Cain had 3.8 (his career high was 5.0), and Weaver had 3.0 (his career high was 5.6). The only stat that I looked at where Cain and Weaver are clearly better was BB/9, where they were both 2 walks per 9 better than Darvish. Darvish had a clear advantage in K/9, in 2012, Darvish was at 10.4, Cain was 7.9, and Weaver was 6.7. They were all close in average against. Even though he pitches in a better hitters park, Darvish has a lower HR/9 (.66) than Cain (.86) and Weaver (.95).

I know that Darvish has only put those numbers up for one year, but in the past, The Show seemed to under-rate players with less experience, and I'm actually glad to see players like Harper, Trout, Medlen, and Darvish being given credited for the numbers they have put up.

# 100 Cavicchi @ 02/26/13 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DanH35


	Looking at some of the stats, I'd pick Darvish over the other two. Going on last year's stats, Darvish had 5.1 fWAR, Cain had 3.8 (his career high was 5.0), and Weaver had 3.0 (his career high was 5.6). The only stat that I looked at where Cain and Weaver are clearly better was BB/9, where they were both 2 walks per 9 better than Darvish. Darvish had a clear advantage in K/9, in 2012, Darvish was at 10.4, Cain was 7.9, and Weaver was 6.7. They were all close in average against. Even though he pitches in a better hitters park, Darvish has a lower HR/9 (.66) than Cain (.86) and Weaver (.95). I know that Darvish has only put those numbers up for one year, but in the past, The Show seemed to under-rate players with less experience, and I'm actually glad to see players like Harper, Trout, Medlen, and Darvish being given credited for the numbers they have put up.

Well, Trout had Slugging at .598 and OPS at .998 and has power versus righties at 72.

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