MLB The Show 25 has seen numerous rookies in recent years, and they will gradually become the dominant force in the major leagues. So which of these rookies are worth paying attention to and who has more potential? Let’s take a look at the rankings given by professional MLB The Show evaluation website EZG.com!
1.73 OVR Jackson Holliday Orioles 2B
- Contact Right: 65
- Contact Left: 41
- Power Right: 57
- Power Left: 45
- Vision: 47
- Discipline: 58
- Clutch: 48
- Bunt: 38
- Drag Bunt: 37
- Durability: 87
Jackson Holliday is the son of All-Star player Matt Holliday. He will be promoted to the major leagues and become a rookie in 2024. Although this card looks mediocre at present, Jackson Holliday has a top talent in speed as a second baseman.
You will get a new card soon after getting him. His current value is 130 MLB The Show 25 stubs, and it may rise slowly.
2. 87 OVR Roman Anthony Red Sox CF
- Contact Right: 85
- Contact Left: 95
- Power Right: 80
- Power Left: 67
- Vision: 52
- Discipline: 99
- Clutch: 83
- Bunt: 35
- Drag Bunt: 25
- Durability: 90
Roman Anthony is a rookie of Red Sox in 2022. He is even younger than Jackson Holliday. He not only has an excellent batting average, but also has strong defensive ability and speed. With excellent hitting and defensive abilities, Roman Anthony can become a perfect center fielder.
This card cannot be traded through stubs. It is one reward of Pipeline Programs.
3.87 OVR Walker Jenkins Twins CF
- Contact Right: 83
- Contact Left: 77
- Power Right: 77
- Power Left: 71
- Vision: 73
- Discipline: 89
- Clutch: 76
- Bunt: 35
- Drag Bunt: 25
- Durability: 85
Walker Jenkins is a center fielder for Minnesota Twins. He signed a contract with the team in 2023 and mainly plays center fielder and shortstop on the team.
Walker Jenkins has a powerful arm, but his batting average is slightly lower. Although he doesn’t have the speed of Jackson Holliday, Walker Jenkins can still do a good job of defense, and this card is also one reward of Pipeline Programs.
4.87 OVR Kristian Campbell Red Sox 2B
- Contact Right: 84
- Contact Left: 88
- Power Right: 88
- Power Left: 80
- Vision: 64
- Discipline: 87
- Clutch: 73
- Bunt: 35
- Drag Bunt: 25
- Durability: 73
Kristian Campbell is a versatile player for Red Sox, who can play second base, third base, shortstop, and outfield.
Whether the ball comes from the left or right, Kristian Campbell has an excellent performance in hitting, but his speed and style. If your team needs such a versatile player, then you can unlock him with 6,000 MLB 25 stubs.
5.87 OVR Dylan Crews Nationals RF
- Contact Right: 75
- Contact Left: 73
- Power Right: 67
- Power Left: 72
- Vision: 60
- Discipline: 56
- Clutch: 80
- Bunt: 35
- Drag Bunt: 25
- Durability: 97
Dylan Crews is Nationals’ right fielder and center fielder, and he is the top pick in the 2023 MLB draft.
Dylan Crews’s stats as a hitter are average, but he has shown outstanding talent in defense. His Reaction is 99, Fielding and Arm Strength are 99. His speed is also second to none, and this card has a Baserunning of 99 and a Steal of 90. It currently takes about 6,300 stubs to unlock 87 OVR Dylan Crews.
6.86 OVR Jackson Jobe Tigers SP
- Stamina: 86
- H/9: 96
- K/9: 78
- BB/9: 58
- HR/9: 80
- Pitch Clutch: 99
- Control: 75
- Velocity: 86
- Break: 90
Jackson Jobe made his major league debut in 2024 as a starting pitcher for Detroit Tigers. He performed well as a pitcher in the games on March 31 and April 12.
As a starting pitcher, Jackson Jobe is calm and has enough stamina. He is good at many pitches, including 4-Seam Fastball, Cutter, Circle Change and Fastball Running. This card belongs to Team Affinity 1 and cannot be traded.
7.87 OVR Andrew Painter Phillies SP
- Stamina: 72
- H/9: 81
- K/9: 92
- BB/9: 73
- HR/9: 85
- Pitch Clutch: 77
- Control: 86
- Velocity: 96
- Break: 98
Andrew Painter is also a starting pitcher. His 4-Seam Fastball, Slider, and Circle Change pitching performance are better than Jackson Jobe, but his endurance and performance at critical moments are inferior to Jackson Jobe.
87 OVR Andrew Painter can be obtained through trade, and his value is about 6,000 stubs.
8.85 OVR Gunnar Henderson Orioles SS
- Contact Right: 90
- Contact Left: 60
- Power Right: 83
- Power Left: 64
- Vision: 60
- Discipline: 68
- Clutch: 67
- Bunt: 38
- Drag Bunt: 34
- Durability: 97
Gunnar Henderson plays for Baltimore Orioles. He is the team’s shortstop and third baseman. He can handle pitches from the right side and his defensive strength is quite good.
Baltimore Orioles has 8 quirks, which makes this card more powerful than the data on the card.
9.90 OVR Elly De La Cruz Reds SS
- Contact Right: 82
- Contact Left: 70
- Power Right: 85
- Power Left: 70
- Vision: 44
- Discipline: 82
- Clutch: 80
- Bunt: 37
- Drag Bunt: 28
- Durability: 99
Elly De La Cruz is one of three cover characters for MLB The Show 25. He made his major league debut as a shortstop for Cincinnati Reds in 2023. He reached 115 extra base hits and 115 stolen bases on May 11, 2025.
Compared to his batting stats, Elly De La Cruz’s defense and baserunning are both top-notch, and he also has 5 quirks, ranking 13th among 294 shortstops in MLB 25.
10.88 OVR Paul Skenes Pirates SP
- Stamina: 85
- H/9: 86
- K/9: 73
- BB/9: 80
- HR/9: 86
- Pitch Clutch: 91
- Control: 75
- Velocity: 99
- Break: 99
Paul Skenes is the best starting pitcher among the rookies. His velocity has a very fast that is very hard to focus on, and he is also very good at controlling the ball in his hands. Although he only has one quirk, his stats are enough to be one of the best starting pitchers on your team.
Who do you think has the most potential among the above MLB rookies?