MLB The Show 26 Diamond Dynasty: Chone Figgins Guide

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How to Acquire

You unlock Milestone Chone Figgins by completing the AL West Collection in Diamond Dynasty. This requires collecting all Live Series player cards from the five teams in the American League West:

Los Angeles Angels
Houston Astros
Oakland Athletics
Seattle Mariners
Texas Rangers

Once all cards are collected, Figgins is automatically added to your roster as the collection reward.

Player Attributes & Ratings

Figgins is ideal for a leadoff or utility role. Key stats include:

Hitting

Contact: 110 vs R / 84 vs L
Power: 60 vs R / 55 vs L
Clutch: 100
Vision: 85

Baserunning

Speed: 99
Stealing: 99
BR Aggression: 99

Defense

Primary Position: 3B
Secondary Positions: 2B, SS, LF, CF, RF
Fielding: 80
Arm Strength: 66
Active Quirks

Figgins comes with seven active quirks that affect gameplay:

Dead Red – Performs better against fastballs
Bad Ball Hitter – Increased success on pitches outside the strike zone
First-Pitch Hitter – Excels when swinging at the first pitch
Fighter – Attribute boost in the 9th inning or later
Homebody – Better performance at home
Situational Hitter – Excels with runner on 3rd, less than 2 outs
Night Player – Boost during night games
Gameplay Strategy

Ultimate Utility: Figgins can cover six positions with solid fielding, making him a strong "glue" player for early Diamond Dynasty rosters.

Leadoff Specialist: His 99 speed and 110 contact vs. righties make him a prime candidate for leadoff, disrupting pitchers and setting the table.

Switch Hitter Advantage: Being a switch hitter helps maintain favorable matchups against any pitcher.

Weaknesses: Low arm strength (66) and modest power (max 60) suggest using him in positions like 2B or CF rather than positions demanding long throws like SS or RF.