Some Silver or Gold cards punch way above their weight thanks to MLB 25 Stubs a combo of swing mechanics, power, and usable animations. These players, often referred to as "budget beasts", are BR gold.

Examples include:

    Jason Giambi (Silver, 79 OVR): Not great defensively, but his swing and raw power make him a menace.

    Adam Dunn (Silver, 79 OVR): Built for three-inning slugfests.

    Giancarlo Stanton (Live Series): A classic boom-or-bust threat with elite power.

Even if their attributes look underwhelming, their in-game performance often exceeds expectations. Lean heavily on these types of players.

And remember: power matters more than contact. In BR, a single swing can decide a game.

Use Your Common Pick Wisely

Every BR draft includes one Common player. The general rule? Use it on a fifth starter, someone you'll never actually put on the mound.

Since you can skip over your fifth man in the rotation and your ace regains stamina every few games, this is a smart throwaway pick that won't impact your chances of MLB The Show Stubs winning.