Benefits of Buying Specific Players:
Certainty: You get the exact card you want.

Better value: Avoid wasting stubs on MLB The Show 25 Stubs unwanted commons and bronzes.

Build faster: You can quickly complete collections or strengthen weak spots in your lineup.

Control your team’s direction: You decide who fits your playstyle, not the RNG.

Real Stub Savings Example
Let’s say you’re looking for a solid Diamond hitter like 88 OVR Corey Seager. His market value is around 12,000–15,000 stubs. You could:

Buy 10 standard packs for 15,000 stubs, hoping to get a Diamond (and likely end up with several bronzes and silvers)

Buy Seager directly, guaranteeing yourself a strong left-handed bat that will immediately impact your lineup.

The difference is clear: one option is a gamble, the other is a guaranteed upgrade.

How to Find Good Players to Buy
If you're not sure who to buy, start by evaluating what your team needs most:

Hitting Needs:

Lacking power? Look for hitters with 85+ power vs. RHP/LHP.

Need contact hitters? Filter by Contact and Plate Vision.

Want a switch hitter? Look for cards like Cedric Mullins or Ketel Marte.

Pitching Needs:

Starter vs. reliever? Consider stamina and pitch mix.

Meta arms typically have sinker, cutter, slider combinations.

Check quirks like “Outlier” for MLB The Show 25 Stubs for sale velocity boosts.