MLB The Show 22 best pitchers Diamond Dynasty

MLB The Show 22 best pitchers Diamond Dynasty

For those who play MLB The Show’s Diamond Dynasty mode, there is no greater rush than hitting an absolute moonshot off of a petrifying starting pitcher.

Playing online in Diamond Dynasty is treacherous. You might have to deal with things out of your control such as lag, potential disconnects, in-game glitches. But, you also have to connect bat to ball, and MLB The Show replicates the extreme real-life difficulty of hitting like no other. Add in delay from online play and you have to react twice as fast.

Sinkers, cutters, and sliders have been the meta for pitching in this year’s Diamond Dynasty. Experienced hitters might be ready for the precise locations of these pitches, but players just getting used to the game can get lost in the sauce.

MLB The Show 22 best pitchers Diamond Dynasty

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With pitchers from the All-Star program dominating the Diamond Dynasty universe, let’s take a look at the arms that hold their ground the best on the mound.

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Signature Series Randy Johnson (99 OVR)

Randy Johnson might be the greatest pitcher in the history of Diamond Dynasty.

“The Big Unit” is this year’s live series collection reward, and boy is he a reward. With a maxed out 125 K/9, 105 H/9, and a despicable five-pitch repertoire led by a mind-bending fastball, the five-time Cy Young winner leaves hitters in the dust.

Every time I see Johnson on the bump I squeal. He is a legend in every sense of the word in this mode.

Milestone Nolan Ryan (99 OVR)

Baseball’s all-time strikeout leader creates a ton of whiffs. Because of his low-to-the-ground release, Nolan Ryan’s 102 MPH fastball sears through in a blur. A 12-6 curveball keeps hitters off-balance, and although he has only four pitchers and no sinker, the fastball is enough to keep Ryan on your squad until the endgame.

All-Star Corbin Burnes (97 OVR)

Anyone that plays Diamond Dynasty regularly knows that Corbin Burnes is a menace. He has the spiciest sinker and a cut-throat cutter that easily gets in on the hands. Throwing the cutter inside against a lefty is a must.

This Burnes may not be a lockdown starter, but his easy release and diverse pitches make him one of the most usable arms in the mode.

Takashi Okazaki Bob Feller (97 OVR)

With their windmill-like windups, any pitcher from the early 20th-century is difficult to face. Bob Feller’s is so pronounced that it looks like he is going to tip over when he throws.

Fastballs may have no break, but they are lighting fast at 99+. “The Heater from Van Meter’s” intimidating fastball makes him a smart play at the Hall-of-Fame and Legend difficulties, but he can get picked at All-Star.

All-Star Sandy Alcantara (97 OVR)

Sandy Alcantara is having a masterful 2022 season. The Marlins ace is rightfully the overwhelming favorite for the NL Cy Young, and his expertise on the mound is replicated in Diamond Dynasty.

Alcantara has outstanding break on his circle-change and his slow wind-up can keep hitters guessing.

Amateur gamers might think that pitching isn't "sexy" enough in MLB The Show 22. There's nothing wrong with smacking big flies, rounding the bases, and hearing the sold-out stadium cheer. But the experts know that what happens on the mound matters first and foremost.

This isn't to say that pitching is boring. The intensity of carrying a no-hitter into the ninth inning gets the heart rate going more than any do-or-die at bat. For those who crave this aspect of the game, these are the best pitchers to use in MLB The Show 22.

Updated on July 13th, 2022 by Hodey Johns: This list first came out before the season started. All-Star week marks the halfway point of the season. So, how did the analysts do? Of course, nobody is perfect. Some players that were expected to do poorly ended up putting together a fantastic first half, so they needed to be added to the list. Others that were well-hyped didn't quite hit the expectations of the experts, so they had to be dropped. A hot or a cold streak could see even the worst-ranked player make this list or the number one ranked player fall out of favor entirely. This is how things have shaken out so far.

10/10 Joe Musgrove - 92 OVR

MLB The Show 22 Joe Musgrove Mid Season Player Card

This list did not feature Joe Musgrove at the start of the season, but he has earned his spot. The Padres are having an impressive season in large thanks to Musgrove's pitching. This team is used to thriving on hitting, this is a nice change of pace for the San Diego ballclub.

He has five pitches and all of them are within 9 MPH of each other. The cherry on top is his perfect 99 breaking ball rating. So not only do these pitches look the same in terms of speed, they end up in wildly different places. He is not fun to hit against.

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8/10 Aaron Nola - 93 OVR

MLB The Show 22 Aaron Nola Mid Season Player Card

Aaron Nola has been a talented pitcher with a fascinating quirk. He's got five pitches, but only two of them are offspeed and neither of those two is a slider. The three fastballs give him a rare ability to pitch well against lefties as a right-handed pitcher.

Although no individual attribute jumps off of the page, it is notable that Nola has a 67 rating or better in every pitching category. Getting called up to the show as a starter for the Phillies isn't impossible, but Nola has that "ace" spot locked up.

7/10 Chris Sale - 93 OVR

MLB The Show 22 Chris Sale Mid Season Player Card

There is a reason opponents hate to play against Chris Sale. His pitches all look the same at the point of release. His 4-seam stays high and his sinker dives low. There is only a 2 MPH difference between the two, making them virtually indistinguishable.

Players may want to consider changing positions to pitching after a few at-bats against Sale. It's not fun and he's a big reason the Red Sox are never out of the mix.

6/10 Shane McClanahan - 95 OVR

MLB The Show 22 Shane McClanahan Mid Season Player Card

Every year has to have a few surprises and Shane McClanahan is the guy to shock the world as a starting pitcher. He wasn't even on this list to start the season, now he's nestled in between Hall of Famers and Cy Young recipients.

Players that want to improve in the Road to the Show would be wise to copy McClanahan's strategy. He has three non-fastballs that all go for over 83 MPH, including a curveball. That's too fast for hitters that are trying to track the offspeed arsenal.

5/10 Clayton Kershaw - 96 OVR

MLB The Show 22 Clayton Kershaw Mid Season Player Card

Clayton Kershaw started this year already on the top ten list but he's done some serious climbing with his OVR, up to 96 from a 93. Turns out the perennial Cy Young contender just needed to string together some games where he was healthy for people to remember why he's one of this generation's best.

The secret to Kershaw's glory was never in digits. He has four pitches that are wildly different from one another, so hitters have to guess when to swing before the ball is released. His windup and delivery motions trick baserunners and batters alike.

4/10 Shohei Ohtani - 96 OVR

MLB The Show 22 Shohei Ohtani Mid Season Player Card

Last year's AL MVP was notable for being the first two-way player to make it since Babe Ruth. Ohtani has a 96 OVR as a pitcher. Gamers should keep in mind that this OVR measures only his pitching ability, the hitting business is all gravy.

Ohtani received perfect scores in breaking balls and pitching from the clutch. His 79 MPH curveball can leave opponents looking as silly as they deal with his 97 MPH fastball. This season, he's in the mix to win a Cy Young award in addition to his usual hitting accolades.

3/10 Corbin Burnes - 94 OVR

MLB The Show 22 Corbin Burnes Mid Season Player Card

The perfect velocity rating for Corbin Burnes is just the tip of the iceberg. All five of his pitches go for over 81 MPH. The guy is fast on fast with some more fast mixed in. All of his pitches have movement, too, as he passes on a 4-seam fastball in exchange for fastballs with movement.

The highlight has to be his 88 MPH slider, only attainable due to his 99 Velocity rating. Use this when playing against friends and watch how silly they look trying to square up against Burnes.

2/10 Max Scherzer - 97 OVR

MLB The Show 22 Max Scherzer Mid Season Player Card

It's unfair that the top two players are both on the same team, but the Mets made it clear they wanted to prioritize starting pitching with their offseason expenditures. Scherzer's maxed-out 99 H/9 rating means the majority of the time that opponents make contact, the ball's not going anywhere special.

Gamers will need to wear equipment to counter for this if they face off against Scherzer. His offspeed pitches are a severe break (27 MPH) from his fastball and make timing pitches up a real shot in the dark.

1/10 Jacob deGrom - 99 OVR

MLB The Show 22 Jacob deGrom Mid Season Player Card

Last season, Jacob deGrom was on base to destroy every single-season record the MLB has ever known from the mound before his injury. His ERA was just over one (that's not a typo) and he was genuinely unhittable in many of his performances.

The ratings adjusters have decided to leave deGrom alone for now, despite having no evidence of how he'll pitch this season due to starting out on the injured list. However, fans are soon to get a taste of deGrom again. Hopefully, they'll see why he's got that perfect 99 OVR.

MLB The Show 22 was released on April 5th, 2022, and is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PlayStation 5.

MORE: MLB The Show 22: Throwing Settings Guide

What are the best cards in diamond dynasty?

With that out of the way, here are the best hitters in MLB the Show 22 Diamond Dynasty regardless of position..
4/10 99 2022 Finest CF Bryan Reynolds..
3/10 99 Takashi Okazaki 1B Jimmie Foxx..
2/10 99 Signature RF Babe Ruth..
1/10 99 2022 Finest CF Mike Trout (Battle Royale Reward).

What pitcher throws the fastest in MLB the Show 22?

Corbin Burnes (94 OVR) All of his pitches are 80 mph or faster, including breaking and off-speed pitches. He has an 85 Pitch Break attribute and scores 80 in Pitch Control. Burnes throws his pitches fast, tricky, and with authority.

Who is the best pitcher in MLB 2022?

Major League Baseball Pitching Leaders.
Judge • NYY. 10.6..
Ohtani • LAA. 9.6..
Alcantara • MIA. 8.0..
Arenado • STL. 7.9..
Goldschmidt • STL. 7.8..
Giménez • CLE. 7.4..
Machado • SDP. 6.8..
Alvarez • HOU. 6.8..

Who is the hardest throwing pitcher in baseball?

1. Jhoan Duran, RP, Twins. Duran is the only pitcher in MLB averaging better than 100 mph on his fastball, and he's been a dominant reliever for Minnesota. He has a 2.81 ERA and 36/4 K/BB in 25.2 innings with four saves.