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MLB The Show 26

Best Parallel Mods for Starting Pitchers

674 cards eligible at SP. Data-driven mod recommendations based on Meta Overall analysis.

Diamond Tier

Best Diamond Mod for Starting Pitchers

K/9 H/999% of cards

K/9 H/9 is the recommended Diamond mod for 99% of cards that can play SP. The next most popular is K/9 at 1%. This recommendation is based on which mod produces the highest Meta Overall at SP for each card.

Distribution

Diamond Mod Usage at SP

How often each diamond mod is recommended across 674 eligible cards.

Diamond — 10,000 PXP
K/9 H/9
667 cards
99%
K/9
6 cards
1%
H/9 K/9
1 cards
0%
Top 10 at SP

Cards That Benefit Most From Mods

The cards with the biggest Meta Overall boost from equipping a Diamond mod at SP.

1.
Jackson Kent
Topps Now · 97 OVR
K/9 H/9
+5.9vs base
2.
Blake Adams
Live · 63 OVR
K/9 H/9
+5.9vs base
3.
Kendry Chourio
Pipeline · 98 OVR
K/9 H/9
+5.9vs base
4.
Jackson Kent
Live · 60 OVR
K/9 H/9
+5.9vs base
5.
Ryan Weathers
Spotlight · 99 OVR
K/9 H/9
+5.9vs base
6.
Aaron Nola
Milestone · 99 OVR
K/9 H/9
+5.9vs base
7.
Luis Castillo
New Threads · 97 OVR
K/9 H/9
+5.9vs base
8.
Freddy Peralta
New Threads · 97 OVR
K/9 H/9
+5.9vs base
9.
Clay Holmes
New Threads · 98 OVR
K/9 H/9
+5.9vs base
10.
Jose Fleury
Live · 65 OVR
K/9 H/9
+5.9vs base
Pro Tip

When to Skip Diamond Mods

These cards perform better with the flat Parallel V bonus than any Diamond mod at SP. This happens when a card's attributes are already capped or so well-rounded that the flat bonus outperforms any specialized boost.

Leroy Matlock (The Negro Leagues)-6.2 vs P5Shohei Ohtani (Live)-6.0 vs P5Smokey Joe Williams (The Negro Leagues)-5.8 vs P5Peanut Johnson (The Negro Leagues)-5.0 vs P5Leon Day (The Negro Leagues)-5.0 vs P5
FAQ

Common Questions

The best parallel mod for starting pitchers depends on your PXP tier. At Diamond (10,000 PXP), K/9 H/9 is the top choice for 99% of cards. At Gold (3,000 PXP), H/9 K/9 leads at 99%. At Silver (500 PXP), K/9 is recommended for 100% of cards. These recommendations are based on ShowZone's Meta Overall analysis of all 674 cards eligible at SP.

K/9 H/9 is the recommended Diamond mod for 99% of starting pitchers (667 out of 674 cards). Diamond mods unlock at Parallel V (10,000 PXP) and provide the largest boosts in the game. The second most popular Diamond mod for SP is K/9 at 1%.

H/9 K/9 is the most recommended Gold mod for starting pitchers, chosen for 99% of eligible cards. Gold mods unlock at Parallel III (3,000 PXP) and require stat milestones like hits, home runs, or strikeouts depending on the mod. K/9 is the second choice at 1%.

K/9 is the top Silver mod for starting pitchers at 100%. Silver mods unlock at Parallel I (500 PXP) with no stat requirements, making them the first upgrade available. While the boosts are modest, they're a quick improvement while you work toward Gold and Diamond tiers.

Equipping a mod replaces the flat parallel bonus (+1 per level to all attributes). For SP, 5 cards actually perform better with the flat Parallel V bonus than any Diamond mod. This typically happens when a card's key attributes are already near the 125 cap, so the flat +5 to everything outperforms a specialized boost. ShowZone calculates both options and shows the "vs P5" delta so you can see which is better for each specific card.

Jackson Kent (Topps Now) sees the biggest Meta Overall boost from mods at SP, gaining +5.9 Meta Overall with the K/9 H/9 Diamond mod. Cards with lower base attributes in key areas tend to benefit most because the mod boosts have more room to push ratings higher.

ShowZone tests every card eligible at SP against all 21 pitcher mods at each tier (Silver, Gold, Diamond). For each mod, it computes the Meta Overall — a rating that accounts for swing quality, pitcher effectiveness, defense, clutch, and other gameplay factors beyond raw attributes. The mod that produces the highest Meta Overall at SP is recommended. This runs automatically whenever player data updates.

Yes. A multi-position player might benefit most from a Speed mod at CF but a Contact mod at 2B, because Meta Overall weights differ by position. ShowZone calculates the best mod at each position individually. When you view a card's profile page, the recommendation reflects the position's specific weights.

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