MLB The Show 23: Best Teams To Join As A First Baseman

First baseman is a popular choice for MLB The Show 23 fans. No other position has fewer requirements. The position doesn't need to be fast, have a strong arm, or cover ground with speed. Outside of fielding left-handed, all managers ask is that players hit for pop in the spot.

This is the position of choice for sluggers who want to spend their time in MLB The Show 23 aiming for the fences. Sadly, many teams find themselves in need of a power threat at first base and it's a position that gamers who play Road to the Show can fill with ease.

San Francisco Giants

MLB The Show 23 Giants First Basemen Preseason

Position	Rating Of Best Player
Starting Pitcher 1	83
Starting Pitcher 2	77
Starting Pitcher 3	76
Starting Pitcher 4	76
Starting Pitcher 5	76
Relief Pitcher	75
Closing Pitcher	79
Catcher	74
First Baseman	66
Second Baseman	75
Third Baseman	68
Shortstop	77
Left Fielder	75
Center Fielder	75
Right Fielder	83

The biggest knock against the Giants is that they have no players above an 83 rating. This is a team devoid of star power and that keeps them from being one of the best teams in baseball. But, outside of the first baseman and third baseman, the starting team is above 74.

San Francisco is the place to be for a team that won't blow a series but also won't carry a series either. Players who want to be the star in their hometown while still having big dreams would find it tough to find a better landing place than San Francisco.

Tampa Bay Rays

MLB The Show 23 Rays First Basemen Preseason

Position	Rating Of Best Player
Starting Pitcher 1	93
Starting Pitcher 2	84
Starting Pitcher 3	84
Starting Pitcher 4	80
Starting Pitcher 5	77
Relief Pitcher	79
Closing Pitcher	84
Catcher	76
First Baseman	70
Second Baseman	79
Third Baseman	77
Shortstop	80
Left Fielder	81
Center Fielder	74
Right Fielder	73

The Rays only have one position that could be referred to as bad. Their first basement situation needs a quick replacement as the highest-rated player at the spot is 70. The rest of the team is 73+, highlighted by a solid starting pitching rotation.MLB The Show 23: Most Exciting New Features

Tampa Bay may not be in need of a starting pitcher, but the starting pitchers need a player at first base who is willing to drive in some runs. The Rays are just one slugger shy of winning another title for the organization.

Chicago White Sox

MLB The Show 23 White Sox First Basemen Preseason

Position	Rating Of Best Player
Starting Pitcher 1	89
Starting Pitcher 2	82
Starting Pitcher 3	81
Starting Pitcher 4	76
Starting Pitcher 5	74
Relief Pitcher	74
Closing Pitcher	84
Catcher	74
First Baseman	72
Second Baseman	65
Third Baseman	74
Shortstop	79
Left Fielder	78
Center Fielder	82
Right Fielder	71

The White Sox are a team with just above-average pitching with just below-average hitting. Some teams need a closer in a bad way but the staff for the White Sox, from starter to closer, will generally limit opponents to just a handful of runs.

Players who make their way to Chicago can be the answer players need. The White Sox are in for a year full of one and two-run losses. With a star first basemen ready to drive in some runs, they could be in for a year that turns these losses into walk-off wins.

Boston Red Sox

MLB The Show 23 Red Sox First Basemen Preseason

Position	Rating Of Best Player
Starting Pitcher 1	87
Starting Pitcher 2	80
Starting Pitcher 3	78
Starting Pitcher 4	77
Starting Pitcher 5	73
Relief Pitcher	82
Closing Pitcher	83
Catcher	70
First Baseman	73
Second Baseman	84
Third Baseman	84
Shortstop	73
Left Fielder	73
Center Fielder	77
Right Fielder	78

The Red Sox need to get a new catcher at some point but many teams find themselves with a deficiency at this position. Their 73-rated player at first base is actually a bigger issue for the team since there are so many talented first basemen.

Boston has seen better days even in recent memory but they are hardly a team of has-beens. The team hovers in the range of average to slightly above average. As gamers know, all it takes is one talented player to make up the difference and compete with the elite squads.

Minnesota Twins

MLB The Show 23 Twins First Basemen Preseason

Position	Rating Of Best Player
Starting Pitcher 1	83
Starting Pitcher 2	81
Starting Pitcher 3	80
Starting Pitcher 4	78
Starting Pitcher 5	78
Relief Pitcher	83
Closing Pitcher	74
Catcher	76
First Baseman	74
Second Baseman	79
Third Baseman	74
Shortstop	89
Left Fielder	74
Center Fielder	93
Right Fielder	73

The Twins are another team full of decent talent with a problem at first base. There are two 89+ stars on the team who can get on base or drive in runs, depending on the style the players would like to employ. A slugger or contact hitter will find success in Minnesota.

Some players may find the small market appealing. Many teams had awkward off-season dramas that made their way into the game but the Twins are fairly quiet. They could use a superstar to get some much-needed noise and energy back into the franchise.

Chicago Cubs

MLB The Show 23 Cubs First Basemen Preseason

Position	Rating Of Best Player
Starting Pitcher 1	80
Starting Pitcher 2	79
Starting Pitcher 3	75
Starting Pitcher 4	75
Starting Pitcher 5	74
Relief Pitcher	71
Closing Pitcher	67
Catcher	73
First Baseman	74
Second Baseman	81
Third Baseman	77
Shortstop	88
Left Fielder	75
Center Fielder	73
Right Fielder	77

The Cubs have areas of need at a few positions, especially closer and reliever, in addition to first base. Most teams on this list are here because they are above average and just need one more player to be mercilessly good.

Gamers that choose Chicago embrace a different kind of style. They enjoy late-game theatrics. They don't want to stomp teams, they want tight windows and close calls. Players who want the fate of the entire franchise on their shoulders will love playing for the Cubs.

MLB The Show 23 is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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