Players of MLB The Show 23 can use the best equipment for their athletes to give passive buffs to many of their skills to make the best stars for every position on their team. Additionally, gear pieces can be assigned to athletes as a tool for customization and a way to improve performances through equipment stats. Although it may be difficult to earn certain pieces of this equipment, players can focus on a few that are more important to get than others.
Equipment in MLB The Show 23 has been divided into 15 separate categories, ranging from diverse Ritual accessories to straightforward gear like Bats or Cleats. Specific kits give multiple bonuses for an athlete and typically are best paired with players of a single position to enhance their best skills during a game. For example, athletes are divided into Power and Contact batters, so their best Batting Gloves equipment might differ depending on which type of hitter they happen to be.
Related: The Best Hitters In MLB The Show 23
Choosing The Best Equipment
Equipment Type | Gear Type | Player Type | Benefits |
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JAZZ.X Pro Hard Maple XP | Bat | Power Hitter |
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MZP 243 Pro Limited Maple | Bat | Contact Hitter |
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Rhythm | Batting Glove | Power Hitter |
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PIttards Reserve | Batting Glove | Contact Hitter |
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PR-D32AB Bregman | Fielding Glove | Outfielder |
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Prince Jazz Glove '23 Bahamas Edition | Fielding Glove | Velocity Pitchers |
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A2K MB50 GM | Fielding Glove | Infielders |
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Pro | Fielding Glove | Control OR Break Pitchers |
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Pro-SRZ Catcher Mask | Catcher Mask | Catcher |
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Pro-SRZ Chest Protector | Chest Protector | Catcher |
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Pro-SRZ Leg Guard | Leg Guard | Catcher |
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Force Zoom Trout 7 Elite | Cleats | Control OR Break Pitchers |
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Air Griffey Metal | Cleats | Fielders |
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Lindor 1 | Cleats | Velocity Pitchers |
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Adizero Afterburner 9 NMV "Certified" | Cleats | Baserunners |
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Pro-SRZ 2.0 Two-Piece Elbow Guard | Elbow Guard | All Positions |
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Pro-SRZ Protective Wrist Guard | Wrist Guard | All Positions |
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Pro-SRZ 2.0 Leg Guard | Leg Guard | All Positions |
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Active DNA Compression Sleeve | Compression Sleeve | All Positions |
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DSP Bat Grip - Mookie Betts | Bat Grip | All Hitters |
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S3 | Eyewear | All Positions |
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Ken Griffey Jr. "Retro" | Socks | All Positions |
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Axle Grease | Ritual | Pitchers |
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Legendary Call | Ritual | Hitters |
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Glovolium Glove Rub | Ritual | Fielders |
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Legend in a Cleat | Ritual | Baserunners |
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How To Use Equipment
These pieces of gear can be put on individual athletes, but players are recommended to pay attention to which buffs work best for their team. For example, suppose a player's team revolves around getting lots of base hits. In that case, they should remember which equipment gives better bonuses to their Hitters instead of trying to increase an athlete's stamina. Focusing on a team's strengths rather than their weaknesses helps players succeed and reach milestones such as the elusive Platinum Trophy in MLB The Show 23, but also gives more purpose to the best equipment they can use.
MLB The Show 23
- Franchise:
- MLB The Show
- Platform:
- PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
- Released:
- 2023-03-28
- Developer:
- San Diego Studio
- Publisher:
- Sony Interactive Entertainment, MLB Advanced Media
- Genre:
- Sports
- Multiplayer:
- Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
- ESRB:
- E
- Release Date :
- 2023-03-28
- Prequel:
- MLB The Show 22
- Mode:
- Single-Player, Multiplayer
