San Diego Padres Strongest Player in MLB RIVALS. The guide includes a list of the strongest players for each position and batting orders for the Padres.
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*The strongest ranking in this article consists of players other than HOF cards. If you obtain an HOF card, consider replacing the player in the corresponding position.
Strongest Players Quick Reference
Pitchers
| SP | RP | CP |
  B. Snell ’23 |  H. Bell ’07 |  R. Suarez |
Build your team around Snell and Darvish, who have multiple high-rank breaking ball types. In addition to a full lineup of high-performance middle relievers like Bell, Kimbrel will suppress runs as the closer.
Fielders
| C | 1B | 2B |
 G. Sanchez |  F. McGriff ’92 |  M. Loretta ’04 |
| 3B | SS | LF |
 M. Machado ’22 |  F. Tatis Jr. |  G. Vaughn ’98 |
| CF | RF | DH |
 S. Finley ’96 |  D. Winfield ’79 |
Since Vaughn and Tatis boast high slugging power, place them in the cleanup. Many players have a high average launch angle, making this a team where you can aim for extra-base hits from any spot in the batting order.
Positions to Strengthen with FA Contracts
Reinforcing Catchers and Relief Pitchers is Recommended
The Padres have a thin catcher pool, so it's a good idea to sign catchers from other teams with high batting performance through FA contracts. For the pitching staff, supplementing the middle reliever pool with FA cards can further strengthen the team.
Recommended Players for FA Trade
Catcher (C)
| Player | Team/Characteristics |
|---|---|
 J. Mauer ’09 | Minnesota Twins - Very high hitting ability - 9 hot zones - Average launch angle is 5° |
 J. Kendall ’00 | Pittsburgh Pirates - Very high hitting ability - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 5° |
 J. Torre ’66 | Atlanta Braves - Very high hitting ability - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 13° |
Relief Pitcher (RP)
| Player | Team/Characteristics |
|---|---|
 J. Hader ’18 | Milwaukee Brewers - Breaking ball is 82, top class - Total 4 pitch types - 2 pitch types are Rank B or higher |
 J. Duran ’22 | Minnesota Twins - Velocity is 88, top class - Total 4 pitch types - 3 pitch types are Rank B |
 R. Suarez ’21 | Philadelphia Phillies - Pitch power is 73, high level - Total 4 pitch types - All pitch types are Rank B or higher |
Padres' Characteristics
Padres Have a Wide Range of Pitcher Composition Options
Padres pitchers have few instances of same-name player duplication by position. Therefore, it's characteristic that they are easy to organize without worrying about position duplication.
It's Okay to Have 2 CPs
Many Padres middle relievers have somewhat low stats. Also, since there are few players with high deck scores, it's acceptable to set 5 RPs and 2 CPs.
Many Players with High Batting Performance
Many Padres fielders have high power, contact, and average launch angles. Since many players can easily hit singles and home runs, it's recommended to further enhance their batting performance through special training and training redistribution.
Padres' Recommended Batting Order and Skills
| Batting Order | Player | Recommended Skills |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  S. Finley ’96 | - Leadoff - Table Setter One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 2 |  F. McGriff ’92 | - Leadoff - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 3 |  R. Klesko ’01 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 4 |  F. Tatis Jr. ’21 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Lineup Anchor |
| 5 |  G. Vaughn ’98 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 6 |  M. Machado ’21 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 7 |  M. Loretta ’04 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 8 |  H. Kim ’23 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 9 |  Y. Grandal ’14 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| Batting Order | Player | Recommended Skills |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  M. Cameron ’06 | - Leadoff - Table Setter One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 2 |  H. Kim ’24 | - Leadoff - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 3 |  M. Loretta ’04 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 4 |  R. Klesko ’01 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Lineup Anchor |
| 5 |  M. Machado ’21 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 6 |  J. Soto ’23 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 7 |  X. Bogaerts ’24 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 8 |  F. Tatis Jr. ’24 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 9 |  Y. Grandal ’14 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
Selection Criteria
Prioritizing Players with High Rarity
Rarity affects a player's initial stats and the increase in stats when trained. Therefore, the rankings above prioritize players with high rarity.
Players with High Stats Also Have High Composition Priority
Depending on the player, some may have low stats even with high rarity. 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.
Deck Score is Considered for LIVE/Season Players
The LIVE/Season players selected in the rankings above take into account their high deck scores. Deck score is an important factor for increasing the overall stats of the team. Therefore, it's acceptable to include players with high deck scores in the lineup even if their stats are slightly lower.
