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MLB The Show 16 Player Ratings - Top Players at Each Position

08:23 PM - March 10, 2016 by Steve_OS

The developer team has revealed the top MLB The Show 16 player ratings at each position. Check them out here.

Below are the top players in the game.

Mike Trout - 99 Overall
Clayton Kershaw - 99 Overall
Bryce Harper - 97 Overall
Josh Donaldson - 96 Overall
Miguel Cabrera - 96 Overall
Paul Goldschmidt - 96 Overall
Max Scherzer - 95 Overall
Jake Arrieta -95 Overall
Zack Greinke - 95 Overall
Manny Machado - 94 Overall
David Price - 94 Overall
Chris Sale - 94 Overall
Jose Altuve - 94 Overall
Matt Harvey - 94 Overall
Joey Votto - 94 Overall
Andrew McCutchen - 94 Overall
Buster Posey - 94 Overall
Wade Davis - 93 Overall
Felix Hernandez - 93 Overall
Jose Fernandez - 93 Overall
Giancarlo Stanton - 93 Overall
Jacob deGrom - 93 Overall
Nolan Arenado - 93 Overall
Kenley Jansen - 93 Overall
Madison Bumgarner - 93 Overall
Craig Kimbrel - 93 Overall
Troy Tulowitzki - 93 Overall

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Member Comments

# 61 Dolenz @ 03/12/16 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tessl


	In what way is Wainwright underrated? His durability is a major issue and I'd be surprised if he is higher than 40 in durability.

Really? If he is going to get knocked for durability then why isn't Tulowitzki docked more for injuries.

Previous to last years freak achilles injury he was the league leader in innings pitched in 2013 and in the top 5 of that category in 2014.

I don't think he is nearly as fragile as you seem to think. If he is rated a 40 in durability then Tulowitzki must be a 10.

# 62 MrOldboy @ 03/12/16 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavicchi


	Starling Marte still a B and MLBTV Network show had him as best LF in the game by The Shredder. The Shredder, no bias....

I don't know Brantley, Peralta and Upton might have things to say about that.

Regardless the overall calculation in The Show is going to be biased towards certain ratings. Marte may be a great player all around, but his power rating isn't going to be that high in game so his overall calculation will suffer. Move him to CF and his rating might go up as The Show calculates overall differently based on position.

# 63 ninertravel @ 03/12/16 05:32 PM

Here we go again with all the ratings talk and arguing and complaining, never understand any of that when you can change the ratings to suit yourself anyway

# 64 citybythebay85 @ 03/12/16 05:33 PM

*insert "My favorite player is too low and there must be a conspiracy" comment here*

# 65 tessl @ 03/12/16 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolenz


	Really? If he is going to get knocked for durability then why isn't Tulowitzki docked more for injuries. Previous to last years freak achilles injury he was the league leader in innings pitched in 2013 and in the top 5 of that category in 2014. I don't think he is nearly as fragile as you seem to think. If he is rated a 40 in durability then Tulowitzki must be a 10.

The devs to sometimes work outside their established formula and give a guy a break so Wainwright could catch a break and get maybe something in the 50's but with the injury he had IRL I don't like his chances. The only starting pitcher I can recall who had an Achilles injury was Robert Person, same age as Wainwright, and he never pitched again.

Tulowitzki on the stream was shown with a 78 which might be a little high but not completely out of line for a guy who up 500+ plate appearances in 2015. Wainwright made 4 starts. From a Cardinal fan perspective I understand but he made 4 starts and blew out the Achilles on his plant foot.

I looked at Harvey and Fernandez who had similar injuries in 2014 to Wainwright's injury in 2015. Both Harvey and Fernandez had durability of 42 in the show 15.

# 66 Cavicchi @ 03/12/16 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MrOldboy


	I don't know Brantley, Peralta and Upton might have things to say about that. Regardless the overall calculation in The Show is going to be biased towards certain ratings. Marte may be a great player all around, but his power rating isn't going to be that high in game so his overall calculation will suffer. Move him to CF and his rating might go up as The Show calculates overall differently based on position.

I am not impressed with Upton, 26 HR and batted .251

Peralta is okay, but in my opinion, not up to Marte. The position that he plays best is LF. In this game, Centerfielders usually get an overall boost going from CF to LF and RF.

Peralta hit a bit more for average and had 17 HRs. Marte had 19 HRs last year and stole 30 bases, and won a gold glove. Forgot to add, he also won Wilson Defensive Player of the Year.

The Shredder operates without bias

I don't always agree with The Shredder, but if it says what I want, I agree!

# 67 Balla Da Le Playa @ 03/12/16 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ninertravel


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you cant change ratings in online rank games

# 68 coachprattico2 @ 03/12/16 07:43 PM

I'm sorry but Jacoby Ellsbury is higher than an 82...and Masahiro Tanaka is definitely a 90 plus rated pitcher...injury played seasons should not negatively hurt them this much..

# 69 jb12780 @ 03/12/16 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by coachprattico2


	I'm sorry but Jacoby Ellsbury is higher than an 82...and Masahiro Tanaka is definitely a 90 plus rated pitcher...injury played seasons should not negatively hurt them this much..

I'm a Yankees fan, and both of their ratings are fair.

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# 70 coachprattico2 @ 03/12/16 07:58 PM

Ellsbury is a top 3 CF in mlb...he was clearly hurt...look at stats before he got hurt....82 is crap and Tanaka is only 88...that's definitely not fair...he lead AL in WHIP and also pitched hurt...you'll see this year what's up and they'll have to update them...glad to hear your a fan tho!

# 71 letsgomets75 @ 03/12/16 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by coachprattico2


	Ellsbury is a top 3 CF in mlb...he was clearly hurt...look at stats before he got hurt....82 is crap and Tanaka is only 88...that's definitely not fair...he lead AL in WHIP and also pitched hurt...you'll see this year what's up and they'll have to update them...glad to hear your a fan tho!

Ellsbury is a looong way from a top 3 CF in the MLB. He's not even a top 3 CF in the AL East.

# 72 Speedy @ 03/12/16 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by coachprattico2


	Ellsbury is a top 3 CF in mlb...he was clearly hurt...look at stats before he got hurt

Ellsbury's highest OPS in the past 4 years was .781 back in 2013.

I would take any of these over Jacoby (not in any order):

Mike Trout
Andrew McCutchen
Lorenzo Cain
AJ Pollock
Adam Jones
Carlos Gomez
Jason Heyward

# 73 letsgomets75 @ 03/12/16 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy


	Ellsbury's highest OPS in the past 4 years was .781 back in 2013. I would take any of these over Jacoby (not in any order): Mike Trout Andrew McCutchen Lorenzo Cain AJ Pollock Adam Jones Carlos Gomez Jason Heyward

Throw in Cespedes, Betts and Blackmon too.

# 74 coachprattico2 @ 03/12/16 09:27 PM

I disagree. He'll prove it again this season.

# 75 letsgomets75 @ 03/12/16 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by coachprattico2


	I disagree. He'll prove it again this season.

The only thing he's proving this season is that he still can't stay healthy and that 2011 was a fluke, not the real him.

# 76 MrOldboy @ 03/12/16 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavicchi


	I am not impressed with Upton, 26 HR and batted .251 Peralta is okay, but in my opinion, not up to Marte. The position that he plays best is LF. In this game, Centerfielders usually get an overall boost going from CF to LF and RF. Peralta hit a bit more for average and had 17 HRs. Marte had 19 HRs last year and stole 30 bases, and won a gold glove. Forgot to add, he also won Wilson Defensive Player of the Year. The Shredder operates without bias I don't always agree with The Shredder, but if it says what I want, I agree!

I only listed players that have the same fWAR as Marte. Different players bring different value and Marte's value was roughly the same as the players I listed.

For instance Upton may have only hit .251, but his OBP matched Marte's.

Marte may have hit 2 more home runs than Peralta, but his slugging and OPS were well below Peralta's.

# 77 Dolenz @ 03/13/16 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NYC22


	Jason How many innings did Wainwright pitch last season?

Wainwright pitched 28 innings and his injury was not pitching or arm related. Add to that fact that the devs said they threw out injured years for players and you are left with his 2013 and 2014 stats, the years he came in second and third in the Cy Young Voting.

Shoot, even in his 28 innings last year he had a 1.61 era and 20 strikeouts.

Anyway, even at 90 I am not going to hesitate to put him on my squad if I can get him. The fact that he is a gold means I have a chance to get him in my opening day packs and if not then maybe he will be cheaper in the market. I need him for that players who are over 6'4" mission

And the name is Tom

# 78 MetsFan16 @ 03/13/16 01:00 AM

Though I do know these ratings cannot be changed and altered in Online play, I have never felt that a pitcher rated 84 pitches worse than a pitcher rated 88. It all depends on how you do that day, what difficulty you play on and basically how good you are at pitching. Some days you're unhittable with a 83 overall and some games you're getting hit around with a 90 overall. Though I do know ratings matter and contribute to how good a player is, it doesn't have too much of an effect on gameplay in my eyes.

# 79 Cavicchi @ 03/13/16 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MrOldboy


	I only listed players that have the same fWAR as Marte. Different players bring different value and Marte's value was roughly the same as the players I listed. For instance Upton may have only hit .251, but his OBP matched Marte's. Marte may have hit 2 more home runs than Peralta, but his slugging and OPS were well below Peralta's.

I don't see the significance of Upton matching Marte in OBP. You want a player who hit 7 more HRs against a player who hit for higher average and stole more bases and won GG and Wilson defensive Player of the Year? If so, you can have him and I'll take Marte.

Marte is aggressive and will strike out but he does steal bases much better than Peralta, who also strikes out. I believe Kiermaier is an A this year based on his defense. Well, Marte won GG and Wilson defensive player of the year. Now I'm not saying Marte is as good defensively as Kiermaier, but Marte does hit better than him.

Now it's time for war, I mean WAR: Marte 5.3 and Peralta 3.7

# 80 Cavicchi @ 03/13/16 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MrOldboy


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The last three years of WAR

Upton 2.6, 3.3, 4.4

Marte 5.5, 5.1, 5.3

Peralta just two years 1.7, 3.7

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