MLB The Show 25 is finally here! The annual release of the series brings new excitement for baseball and sports gaming fans. One of the most popular modes in the game is the Road to the Show. For years, players have loved creating their own personas and climbing the ranks of the minor leagues. How soon a player can get called up to the major leagues depends on your player’s position and the team that drafts you. Getting drafted by a team that is stacked at your position could mean a long slog in the minors. Here are the best teams to get drafted by as a right fielder.
MLB The Show 25: Best Teams For A Right Fielder
Let’s start with a caveat. You have to be good in the minor leagues. It doesn’t matter what position you play if you swing at bad pitches, miss your spots, or make boneheaded baserunning errors. This list is meant to look at where there is the most opportunity to get to the majors as quickly as possible based on the projected Opening Day starter.
However, it is also meant to showcase some unexpected teams for each position and ones that could be competing for the World Series soon. The Athletics are great, but you probably won’t be winning many championships in the near future. Weirdly enough, right field is a stacked position in the major leagues, so if you decide to play right field, the right team is crucial. Onto the list!
Detroit Tigers
Projected Starter: Manuel Margot 69 Overall in MLB The Show 25
The Tigers made a surprise run in the postseason last year. This team shows the value of having a strong pitching staff. Led by Cy Young favorite Tarik Skubal, the goal for this team is simple: limit the number of runs scored. What that means is the hitting lineup leaves a lot to be desired. Margot is a veteran who came over from the Minnesota Twins and should be a quality veteran for the team. However, this lineup needs more pop.
The Tigers are a team that is easy to break into in Road to the Show, at least for hitters. Riley Greene is pretty much the only piece I would say is untouchable. Everyone else can be easily replaced. If you can dominate the minors, this team is desperate for someone to drive in runs.
Atlanta Braves
Projected Starter: Jarred Kelenic 72 Overall in MLB The Show 25
By way of contrast, the Atlanta Braves have plenty of pop in their lineup. They are one of the deadliest hitting lineups in baseball, with Ronald Acuna Jr. (who isn’t injured in MLB The Show 25) being the main star. However, right field is an area in which they could use an upgrade. Last season, he hit .231 with 15 home runs and 45 RBIs. He struck out 133 times in 449 plate appearances.
One of the frustrating things about Road to the Show is that your success depends on your teammates. You have some control, but ultimately, you need good teammates to win a World Series. The Braves have a roster that is primed and ready for championships. You could be the missing piece that helps them take down the juggernaut that is the Los Angeles Dodgers.
San Francisco Giants
Projected Starter: Mike Yastrzemski 72 Overall in MLB The Show 25
The Giants have been one of the most stable organizations in baseball over the past few decades. However, their lineup is in the process of being built back up. They signed Rickie Weeks this offseason, but they could use some other quality hitters in the lineup. In right field, Yastrzemski looked to be the answer in 2020 when he hit almost .300. However, he has failed to eclipse .233 since that season when he was eighth in MVP voting (2020 was a crazy year).
The Giants still have a strong pitching staff, which is good in Road to the Show. Nothing is more frustrating than going 4-5 with three doubles, a home run, and six RBIs only to lose 13-12. It won’t take much to overtake Yastrzemski, and you could easily be in a premium position in the lineup for years to come.
Final Thoughts
MLB The Show 25 made some awesome improvements to Road to the Show this year. Adding in college teams adds another layer of realism to the game. Are you ready to become the next great right fielder? Getting drafted by the right team is essential to your success. Make your choice carefully to maximize your legacy!
