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MLB's recent player trades have finally concluded, bringing changes to both the major and minor league rosters. For teams, besides focusing on established stars, rookies are also worth keeping an eye on, as future legends may emerge from these ranks.

The final rankings for the 2025 rookie class have just been released. Some have already made their mark in the majors, while others are poised for success in the minors. Let's take a look at how rookies with a 60 FV rating rank in MLB 25.

1. 83 OVR Konnor Griffin, Spring Breakout, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates

Konnor Griffin, the ninth pick in the 2024 draft, initially had some issues with his swing. However, he's shown tremendous talent this year, with explosive hitting (a 169 wRC+ in High A), above-average defense, and 30-home run potential. He's rarely had any trouble hitting the field. He received an 83 OVR card in MLB The Show 25, and his hitting potential seems underappreciated.

2. 83 OVR Kevin McGonigle Pipeline, SS, Detroit Tigers

Kevin McGonigle possesses top-tier hitting skills and an eye for pitch selection. While his performance on the bases and in the field is average, his batting is clearly even better. In 2025, in 27 games at Double-A, he batted .294/1.011 OPS with only 13 strikeouts. He has a high baseball IQ, but his slugging power is still developing. Like Konnor Griffin, he received an 83 OVR card and has strong batting statistics. His performance reflects his value, which has recently increased by approximately 100 MLB The Show 25 stubs.

3. Jesus Made, SS, Milwaukee Brewers (Not In MLB 25)

Jesus Made is a fast-rising prospect who could be a top-three prospect in the league by 2025. As an 18-year-old switch-hitting prospect, he's shown excellent contact, ball selection, and at least plus-level long-hitting potential at Class A. He'll be a key player for Brewers, but MLB 25 hasn't yet charted him.

4. 87 OVR Samuel Basallo Pipeline, C, Baltimore Orioles

Samuel Basallo, the team's top prospect, has already reached the majors and showcased his impressive swing speed. He had an impressive season in Triple-A with 23 home runs and a .966 OPS, and he has impressive left-handed power (40 home run potential). He's a strong defender with a strong arm and currently plays catcher and first base.

His third-place ranking likely stems from his limited development as a catcher. He has an overall grade of 87 on MLB 25, making him the tenth-highest-rated catcher. After his appearance against Astros last weekend, the value of this card has risen to nearly 20,000 MLB The Show 25 stubs.

5. 87 OVR Leo De Vries Spring Breakout, SS, Athletics

Leo De Vries is an athletic switch-shooting shortstop who has excelled since being traded to Athletics. He was promoted to Double-A at just 18 years old, a very young age. Athletics have high hopes for him, but some scouts believe he's a still way off from stardom and he could be a solid infielder.

6. 86 OVR Max Clark Spring Breakout, CF, Detroit Tigers

Max Clark, Tigers' second-highest prospect, has been solid since being promoted to Double-A in 2025 (.852 OPS, 6 stolen bases). However, he recently left the game early because of a wrist injury. If it's a hamate fracture like Kevin McGonigal suffered last season, his season could be over, which would undoubtedly impact his future value.

7. Colt Emerson, SS, Seattle Mariners (Not In MLB 25)

Colt Emerson possesses exceptional physical talent and raw power, making him Rangers' top prospect. In Double-A, facing older opponents, he's hitting .234/.332/.369 with 11 home runs and 24 stolen bases. Some scouts believe he needs to adjust his swing angle to better convert raw power, but this doesn't diminish his top-tier potential.

8. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Texas Rangers (Not In MLB 25)

Although Sebastian Walcott experienced a batting slump in Double-A, he's been hot in August (.322/.414/.559). He recently stole an astonishing 47 bases, showing off his top-tier baserunning speed. This performance could soon earn him a promotion to Triple-A. He received a 93 OVR card in MLB 24, but has yet to appear in MLB 25.

9. 87 OVR Travis Bazzana Pipeline, 2B, Cleveland Guardians

Travis Bazzana was the top pick in the 2024 draft, but his potential is still far from baseball superstardom. He is a good baserunner and a strong defender at second base. His offensive strengths are his patience and ability to pull/push the ball. His bat speed and power are around average, but he should maintain a high on-base percentage and perhaps hit 20 home runs per year.

10. Aidan Miller, SS, Philadelphia Phillies (Not In MLB 25)

Aidan Miller has struggled with his batting this season but has been on fire in August, hitting two home runs and three hits in his recent outing, setting new personal records. He also has tremendous baserunning speed and 47 stolen bases, which could put him on the path to Triple-A soon.

He debuted in MLB 24 and received a 98 OVR card. If he could be in August Spotlight series, his overall rating could have been 99 OVR.

11. 87 OVR Walker Jenkins Pipeline, CF, Minnesota Twins

Walker Jenkins was the fifth overall pick in 2023 draft. Injuries have limited him to just 163 career games, but he's been excellent (.301/.405/.471 with 16 home runs and 34 stolen bases). He has a well-rounded, above-average skill set, but injuries have limited his potential.

12. 97 OVR Josue De Paula Spotlight, LF, Los Angeles Dodgers

Josue De Paula has been compared by scouts to Yordan Alvarez (but with better defense and baserunning). He plays solid defense as a left fielder, has a high on-base percentage, and has 25-30 home run potential.

He was named Future Star MVP in July, earning him a spot in July Spotlight series, but this card is not tradeable in MLB 25.

13. 85 OVR Bubba Chandler Pipeline, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates

Bubba Chandler is a top Pirates pitching prospect, boasting a mid-90s to 100+ mph fastball (with top-end upside) and a quality changeup. In 24 starts at Triple-A, he posted a 4.05 ERA, 121 strikeouts, and 53 walks. However, his control could still improve.

This is the list of players with a 60 FV in MLB The Show 25, who have the potential to be stars next season. If you're looking to make a few stubs by stealing and selling, these players are the ones to invest in.

Over five months have passed since the initial release of MLB The Show 25. While not everyone who owns it has fully experienced all the changes in all modes, you should at least be able to appreciate whether the more prominent updates are meaningful.

Take Diamond Dynasty, for example. As one of the most popular modes in MLB The Show series, it already offers a rich gameplay experience, so it likely received the most changes in MLB 25.

Aside from the numerous new additions, one particularly notable change in Diamond Dynasty is the removal of Sets & Seasons. This feature was introduced in MLB 23 but had always received mediocre reviews from players.

The development team could have chosen to upgrade this feature, but ultimately opted to remove it, avoiding the possibility that you continuing to invest stubs in meaningless MLB 25 players.

Based on actual gameplay experience over the past few months, has this decision been effective? We will provide you with relevant analysis.

What Does Sets & Seasons Do?

Initially, in MLB 23, you could earn Diamond Dynasty card sets through your hard work. However, each set was only valid for one in-game season, which typically lasted six to eight weeks. This meant that every month, a part of your hard-earned cards would immediately become obsolete!

Although MLB The Show 24 extended the length of seasons after its release, this was merely a temporary fix and didn't fundamentally address the flaws of Sets & Seasons.

This rigid timeliness inevitably forced you to constantly update your player cards, resulting you to consume more stubs or play longer to earn new sets, and ultimately, you grew tired of it.

MLB 25 After This Feature Was Removed

Based on this, MLB The Show 25 didn't extend the seasons or otherwise modify them. Instead, it simply removed Sets & Seasons. More importantly, the development team didn't leave this "slot" vacant, instead introducing Yearlong Progression as a replacement.

This mechanic ensures that players acquired in Diamond Dynasty remain permanently available, regardless of season. This allows you to build a team based on your existing cards and personal preferences at any time, and continuously upgrade your players throughout the year.

This not only completely solves the problem of Sets & Seasons, which required constant updates to your roster and game strategy as the seasons changed, but also provides a more consistent experience in building your Diamond Dynasty team and a genuine sense of accomplishment as your players progress.

Different Perspectives

While Yearlong Progression replaces Sets & Seasons with benefits overall, some players believe it may lead to excessive power inflation in the later stages of the game.

Based on current performance trends, this speculation is certainly plausible. But honestly, compared to the issues with Sets & Seasons, this power inflation doesn't appear to have a significant negative impact and, in fact, reinforces the value of playing Diamond Dynasty.

Furthermore, while MLB Legends in previous games didn't rotate, MLB 25 changes this mechanic. You'll even have the opportunity to acquire baseball stars from different eras and use them to build your own dream team in Diamond Dynasty.

This also means that in addition to building your team, MLB 25 provides a virtual platform for you to initiate or witness many star-studded matchups that wouldn't be possible in the real world, given the significant age gaps between some of these players.

How Are The Other Diamond Dynasty Gameplays Performing?

Besides replacing Sets & Seasons with Yearlong Progression, Diamond Dynasty has received a number of new gameplay features in MLB 25, most of which have been well-received.

Diamond Quest

This is a truly new gameplay feature, requiring you to complete specific tasks to earn currency that can be redeemed for additional rewards. It's a bit like an upgraded and improved version of the previous Conquest mode, with a slight roguelike twist.

In Diamond Quest, the higher the difficulty of the mission you choose, the better the cards and other rewards you might receive.

Diamond Quest has received excellent reviews so far, but you might find it a bit difficult and complex. After all, the rewards at a lower difficulty level aren't worth the time investment.

Weekend Classic

This mode takes place at the end of each season, allowing you to directly compete against players of similar skill, with rewards awarded based on your account level. To progress continuously, you'll need to maintain a winning streak.

This mode is great for MLB The Show 25 players who enjoy authentic competition and challenging themselves, and they might even wish it were held more frequently! However, if you prefer more relax gameplay, it might not be for you.

Team Affinity

Team Affinity, a long-standing core component of Diamond Dynasty mode, has been further refined in MLB The Show 25. Not only can you unlock more rewards for each team, but you can also build your own team based on your favorite team or captain.

The advantage of this feature is that if you're a fan of a particular team, completing Team Affinity objectives allows you to interact more frequently with your favorite team members in-game, while also earning cards and MLB 25 Stubs.

Overall, most of Diamond Dynasty's feature changes have performed well, and the success of Yearlong Progression justifies canceling Sets & Seasons - with better new mechanics, canceling the old feature might be a better outcome than changing it.