Giants Theme Team

88.3 Avg OVR|84.77 Base Meta|26/26 Filled|278.6K Stubs
Giants|MLB The Show 26|4 Diamond Diamond

Starting Lineup

Catcher (C)
Daniel Susac
Daniel Susac89
79.81
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1st Baseman (1B)
Bryce Eldridge
Bryce Eldridge99
102.56
2026 Topps Update Series Baseball
2nd Baseman (2B)
Josuar Gonzalez
Josuar Gonzalez99
93.62
Pipeline
3rd Baseman (3B)
Hank Thompson
Hank Thompson99
100.74
Finest
Buy:65.0Kstubs
Sell:51.6Kstubs
Shortstop (SS)
Jhonny Level
Jhonny Level98
91.74
Pipeline
Left Field (LF)
Heliot Ramos
Heliot Ramos97
92.11
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Center Field (CF)
Willie Mays
Willie Mays99
106.23
Spooky
Buy:37Kstubs
Sell:25Kstubs
Right Field (RF)
Chili Davis
Chili Davis88
75.54
Jolt
Designated Hitter (DH)
Willie McCovey
Willie McCovey99
101.83
Moonshot
Buy:6.8Kstubs

Starting Rotation

Starter 1 (SP)
Juan Marichal
Juan Marichal88
83.51
Jolt
Starter 2
Logan Webb
Logan Webb99
99.45
The Show Classics
Starter 3
Jackson Flora
Jackson Flora98
93.67
2026 Draft
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Starter 4
Matt Wilkinson
Matt Wilkinson97
91.09
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Starter 5
Carson Bolemon
Carson Bolemon96
89.75
2026 Draft
Buy:8.0Kstubs
Sell:5.0Kstubs

Bullpen

Long RP 1
Ryan Walker
Ryan Walker92
90.21
Breakout
Buy:54.0Kstubs
Sell:41.0Kstubs
Long RP 2
Camilo Doval
Camilo Doval69
66.86
Live
Buy:54stubs
Mid RP 1
Jason Foley
Jason Foley70
65.11
Live
Buy:84stubs
Mid RP 2
JT Brubaker
JT Brubaker67
64.65
Live
Buy:59stubs
Mid RP 3
Sam Hentges
Sam Hentges68
63.87
Live
Buy:109stubs
Setup 1
Trent Harris
Trent Harris68
62.54
Live
Buy:55stubs
Setup 2
Dylan Smith
Dylan Smith64
61.80
Live
Buy:49stubs
Closer
Joel Kuhnel
Joel Kuhnel66
61.67
Live
Buy:78stubs

Bench

Bench 1
Orlando Cepeda
Orlando Cepeda99
94.97
Moonshot
Buy:7.3Kstubs
Bench 2
Luis Arraez
Luis Arraez95
90.43
2026 All-Star
Buy:9.8Kstubs
Bench 3
Matt Chapman
Matt Chapman96
90.22
Awards
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Bench 4
Willy Adames
Willy Adames97
90.04
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Captains

Captains are active roster designations, not additional roster spots.

Hitter Captain
Chili Davis
Chili Davis88
75.14
Jolt

Active at RF

Pitcher Captain
Juan Marichal
Juan Marichal88
83.51
Jolt

Active at SP

Team Category Ratings

Averages from filled lineup, rotation, and bullpen. Scale 0–99.

Contact
98.4
Power
93.9
Speed
71.8
Baserunning
45.9
Fielding
80.3
Arm
81.9
Pitching
82.6
Stamina
55.8

Like this lineup? Open it in the Team Builder to customize your Giants theme team.

About the Giants Theme Team in MLB The Show 26

The Giants theme team fills all 26 playable roster slots — starting lineup, rotation, bullpen, and bench — using exclusively Giants-affiliated cards available in MLB The Show 26 Diamond Dynasty. Captain cards occupy legal active-roster positions and are designated separately. The remaining slots are optimized using position-specific base meta scores while respecting card eligibility and duplicate-player rules.

Top Giants cards in this roster include Bryce Eldridge (99 OVR, Red Diamond), Josuar Gonzalez (99 OVR, Red Diamond), Hank Thompson (99 OVR, Red Diamond). As new program cards and series are released throughout MLB The Show 26, this page automatically updates to reflect the best available options.

Use the "Edit in Builder" button to load this lineup into the Team Builder where you can swap cards, compare alternatives, and fine-tune your Giants squad. You can also browse all 30 theme teams to compare rosters across franchises.

Giants Theme Team FAQ

Who is the best Giants player in MLB The Show 26?

Based on overall rating, the top Giants card is Bryce Eldridge (99 OVR, Red Diamond). Check the position rankings to see how Giants players stack up league-wide.

How much does a Giants theme team cost?

The estimated community market cost is approximately 278.6K stubs based on current Buy Now prices. Costs vary as the market fluctuates and you may already own cards through programs or packs.

Are theme teams competitive in Diamond Dynasty ranked seasons?

Theme teams can absolutely compete in ranked play, especially for marquee franchises. The key is balancing position quality with the roster cost of activating both captain cards, which this optimizer enforces. Use the Team Builder to customize and fine-tune the roster for ranked play.

How do Giants captains work?

Each MLB team has two dedicated captain cards — one hitter and one pitcher. Captains provide attribute boosts to teammates on the same team. The Giants captains shown above are active roster cards: the hitter starts in the batting lineup, while the pitcher occupies the rotation or bullpen. They boost eligible Giants players across multiple tiers. Learn more on the Captains page.