This is a guide to LA Dodgers' best players and their ranking in MLB Rivals. Read to discover the best players at each position and the best batting orders.
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*The highest ranking players in this article consist of players other than Hall of Famers. If you obtain an HOF card, consider replacing the player in the same position.
Best Players
Pitchers
| SP | RP | CP |
  C.Kershaw'15 |  J.Candelaria'54 |  K.Jansen'17 |
Kershaw, who has top-class performance among all teams, exists as the undisputed ace. For relievers, Candelaria and Phillips boast high performance, stabilizing the defense from the middle innings onwards.
Fielders
| C | 1B | 2B |
 W.Smith |  F.Freeman'23 |  M.Betts'23 |
| 3B | SS | LF |
 J.Turner'17 |  C.Seagull |  P.Guerrero'87 |
| CF | RF | DH |
 J.Wynn'74 |  C.Bellinger'19 |  S. Ohtani'24 |
For fielders, high-performance players with OVR around 70 are available in each position except C. All players have high batting performance, making the lineup very powerful and capable of consistently aiming for runs.
Recommended Power Hitters
The Dodgers have many power hitters like Shohei Ohtani and Betts. Of course, they can be organized as the core of the batting lineup, and they can be particularly active in Ranking Slugger and RBI Battles.
Recommended Players for FA Trade
Catcher (C)
| Player | Affiliated Team/Features |
|---|---|
 J.Mauer’09 | - Hit performance is very high - 9 hot zones - Average launch angle is 5° |
 J.Kendall’00 | - Hit performance is very high - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 5° |
 J.Tori’66 | - Batted ball performance is very high - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 13° |
Starting Pitcher (SP)
| Player | Affiliated Team/Features |
|---|---|
 G. Cole'19 | - Breaking ball is top-class at 90 - Control is also very high - All 5 pitch types - 4 pitch types are rank B or higher |
 C.Kershaw'15 | - Breaking ball/Control are very high, exceeding 80 - Potential ability cap is also excellent - All 5 pitch types - Has rank A 4FB/SLD |
 J. deGrom'18 | - All pitching performances are high level - All 5 pitch types - 4 pitch types are rank B or higher - Has rank A 4FB/SLD |
Dodgers' Characteristics
Dodgers Players Have High Initial Stats
The Dodgers have many players with high overall stats. In particular, many Signature players with OVR exceeding 70 are affiliated, making it a characteristic that it's easy to raise the team's OVR.
Fielders' Stats are Very High
Dodgers fielders generally have high stats. High-rarity players have high batting performance as well as defense, making them very excellent both offensively and defensively. Since there are many opportunities for batting operations in the game, it is recommended to further strengthen batting performance through special training and training redistribution.
Many Fielders Can Play Multiple Positions
Many Dodgers fielders can play multiple positions. Even if not assigned to their main position, the player's stats will not decrease, making it easy to include high-stat players in the lineup.
Recommended to Set 1 CP
For the Dodgers' closers, many are the same players as relievers. Since you cannot have two or more of the same player in the lineup, it is recommended to have 6 relievers and 1 closer.
Dodgers' Recommended Batting Order and Skills
| Batting Order | Player | Recommended Skills |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  M.Betts’23 | - Leadoff - Table Setter One from the following - Late Game Focus - Rank Battle (Recommended for PvP) |
| 2 |  S.Ohtani’24 | - Leadoff - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Game Focus - Rank Battle (Recommended for PvP) |
| 3 | C.Bellinger'19 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 4 |  F.Freeman’23 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Lineup Maintenance |
| 5 | P.Guerrero'87 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 6 | J.Turner'17 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Game Focus - Rank Battle (Recommended for PvP) |
| 7 |  M.Machado'18 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Game Focus - Rank Battle (Recommended for PvP) |
| 8 |  J.Wynn'74 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Game Focus - Rank Battle (Recommended for PvP) |
| 9 |  W.Smith'23 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Game Focus - Rank Battle (Recommended for PvP) |
| Batting Order | Player | Recommended Skills |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  C. Taylor'21 | - Leadoff - Table Setter One from the following - Late Game Focus - Rank Battle (Recommended for PvP) |
| 2 |  T. Turner’22 | - Leadoff - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Game Focus - Rank Battle (Recommended for PvP) |
| 3 |  S. Green'01 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 4 |  C. Bellinger'19 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Lineup Maintenance |
| 5 |  M. Machado'18 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 6 |  F. Freeman'24 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Game Focus - Rank Battle (Recommended for PvP) |
| 7 |  M. Betts'24 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Game Focus - Rank Battle (Recommended for PvP) |
| 8 |  J. Outman'24 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Game Focus - Rank Battle (Recommended for PvP) |
| 9 |  W. Smith'24 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Game Focus - Rank Battle (Recommended for PvP) |
Selection Criteria
Prioritizing High-Rarity Players
High rarity affects a player's initial stats and the increase in stats when trained. Therefore, the rankings above prioritize selecting high-rarity players.
High-Stat Players Also Have High Lineup Priority
Depending on the player, some high-rarity players may have low stats. In particular, some Impact players have low initial stats, so replacing them with players with high stats or deck scores may increase the team's OVR.
Consider Deck Score for LIVE/Season Players
LIVE/Season players selected in the rankings above take into account the high deck score. Deck score is important content for increasing the overall stats of the team. Therefore, it is acceptable to include players with high deck scores in the lineup even if their stats are slightly lower.
