MLB The Show 25: 10 Best Finest Cards

MLB The Show drops its “Finest” series every year, keeping fans on the edge. It’s a highlight content drop in the Diamond Dynasty team mode. The craze continues with the 2025 Finest collection, featuring about 50 new cards, all spotlighting the top MLB stars from the season.

Expect strong hitters, lockdown fielders, and serious shutdown pitchers. Whether you’re grinding Ranked seasons or playing casually, if you want to hang with the best, you need to know which Finest cards actually deserve a spot in your squad.

After digging into the stats and watching early market moves, here is the rundown of the 10 best Finest cards:

Top-Tier Finest Cards

Francisco Lindor – Shortstop (New York Mets, 99 OVR)

The switch-hitting Lindor stands out as the most impactful hitter in this year’s Finest collection, with his Meta Score of 117.93 proving his worth. He’s not just about huge hitting numbers (120 contact vs righties and 119 power). He offers the whole deal: 96 fielding at shortstop, 90 discipline, and 76 speed. For competitive and casual players both, Lindor’s the type of player you build your squad around.

Gunnar Henderson – Shortstop/Third Base (Baltimore Orioles, 99 OVR)

Henderson lives up to the “five-tool player” hype. He’s got 125 contact against righties, 110 power both sides, 84 fielding, and 87 speed. You can work him both at short or third without losing much. His quirks kick in when the game’s on the line (Bad Ball Hitter, Table Setter, Breaking Ball Hitter). Making for amazing clutch performances.

José Ramírez – Third Base/Second Base (Cleveland Guardians, 99 OVR)

Ramirez never stops delivering — a switch hitter with elite contact, real pop both ways, and positional versatility at third, second, and short. His value sits among the highest in the series, reflecting his worth and competence.

Juan Soto – Left Field (New York Mets, 99 OVR)

Soto defines pure hitting power. His contact and power stats are almost unfair, allowing him to punish early-count mistakes. Sure, his gloves and arm improvements are solid, but let’s be real — you want to grab this card for the offense.

Aroldis Chapman – Relief Pitcher (Boston Red Sox, 99 OVR)

When your bullpen needs a lights-out closer, Chapman steps in. He delivers 102mph heaters paired with that devastating slider, giving you save-situation reliability. Control ratings are also decent enough that he doesn’t disappoint when things get tight in the ninth.

Strong Secondary-Tier Finest Cards

José Altuve – Second Base (Houston Astros, 99 OVR)

People don’t talk enough about how consistent Altuve is. He offers top-tier contact on both sides, flashes some power, and keeps pressure on with his speed. He’s a solid spark at the top of your order, especially if you prefer building small-ball lineups or need a reliable table-setter. He’s also got a small strike zone due to his diminutive stature.

Bobby Witt Jr. – Shortstop (Kansas City Royals, 99 OVR)

Witt Jr. is unlocked after collecting 30 cards. He offers blinding speed, a cannon arm, and real contact skills. Having the positional versatility over the infield, you are presented with options and lineup creativity when setting him up.

Paul Skenes – Starting Pitcher (Pittsburgh Pirates, 99 OVR)

Unlocked after collecting 40 cards, Skenes feels like a worth-it win. He’s got that new-school power arm — throws hard, but doesn’t spray wild pitches all around. His elite velocity, paired with control, makes him reliable in Ranked games.

Cal Raleigh – Catcher (Seattle Mariners, 99 OVR)

Raleigh’s unlocked as the final collection reward at 50 cards. He’s more than just a big bat; he also gets the Captain card status, giving a stat boost to your other 2025 Finest players. If you’re collecting every card anyway, you’ll appreciate the extra utility and chemistry he brings.

Hunter Goodman – First Base/Designated Hitter (Colorado Rockies, 99 OVR)

Goodman doesn’t really light up the highlight reels when compared to the top tier, but he gets the job done. He offers flexibility to move between first base and DH, while his offense is reliable. Sometimes, you just need a reliable bat to round out your lineup, and he fills that role perfectly.