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

MLB The Show 23 Equipment Selection Screen Along with Menu on the Right Side of Screen for Player Navigation

Equipment Type

Gear Type

Player Type

Benefits

JAZZ.X Pro Hard Maple XP

Bat

Power Hitter

  • +9 Power
  • +8 Contact

MZP 243 Pro Limited Maple

Bat

Contact Hitter

  • +6 Power
  • +8 Contact

Rhythm

Batting Glove

Power Hitter

  • +5 Contact
  • +6 Power
  • +4 Batting Clutch
  • +5 Plate Vision

PIttards Reserve

Batting Glove

Contact Hitter

  • +7 Contact
  • +3 Power
  • +3 Batting Clutch
  • +7 Plate Vision

PR-D32AB Bregman

Fielding Glove

Outfielder

  • +10 Fielding
  • +9 Arm Strength
  • +8 Arm Accuracy
  • +10 Pitching Clutch
  • +6 H/9

Prince Jazz Glove '23 Bahamas Edition

Fielding Glove

Velocity Pitchers

  • +11 Fielding
  • +7 Arm Strength
  • +7 Arm Accuracy
  • +11 K/9
  • +7 H/9

A2K MB50 GM

Fielding Glove

Infielders

  • +13 Fielding
  • +5 Accuracy
  • +10 Stamina
  • +6 BB/9
  • +7 H/9

Pro

Fielding Glove

Control OR Break Pitchers

  • +9 Fielding
  • +5 Arm Accuracy
  • +9 BB/9
  • +10 Stamina
  • +8 H/9

Pro-SRZ Catcher Mask

Catcher Mask

Catcher

  • +8 Blocking

Pro-SRZ Chest Protector

Chest Protector

Catcher

  • +5 Blocking

Pro-SRZ Leg Guard

Leg Guard

Catcher

  • +3 Blocking

Force Zoom Trout 7 Elite

Cleats

Control OR Break Pitchers

  • +12 Speed
  • +12 Stealing
  • +7 Reaction
  • +10 BB/9
  • +5 H/9

Air Griffey Metal

Cleats

Fielders

  • +13 Speed
  • +7 Stealing
  • +10 Reaction
  • +8 Pitching Clutch
  • +4 H/9

Lindor 1

Cleats

Velocity Pitchers

  • +12 Speed
  • +7 Stealing
  • +7 Reaction
  • +10 K/9
  • +6 H/9

Adizero Afterburner 9 NMV "Certified"

Cleats

Baserunners

  • +14 Speed
  • +10 Stealing
  • +8 Reaction
  • +10 Stamina
  • +5 H/9

Pro-SRZ 2.0 Two-Piece Elbow Guard

Elbow Guard

All Positions

  • +7 Discipline
  • +6 Durability

Pro-SRZ Protective Wrist Guard

Wrist Guard

All Positions

  • +5 Discipline
  • +5 Durability

Pro-SRZ 2.0 Leg Guard

Leg Guard

All Positions

  • +5 Batting Clutch
  • +5 Durability

Active DNA Compression Sleeve

Compression Sleeve

All Positions

  • +6 Durability
  • +5 Arm Strength
  • +6 Arm Accuracy

DSP Bat Grip - Mookie Betts

Bat Grip

All Hitters

  • +4 Contact
  • +4 Power
  • +5 Batting Clutch
  • +5 Plate Vision

S3

Eyewear

All Positions

  • +7 Plate Vision
  • +4 Discipline
  • +6 Arm Accuracy
  • +5 Fielding
  • +5 Reaction

Ken Griffey Jr. "Retro"

Socks

All Positions

  • +7 Speed
  • +7 Stealing

Axle Grease

Ritual

Pitchers

  • +5 Pitching Clutch
  • +5 K/9
  • +5 HR/9
  • +5 BB/9

Legendary Call

Ritual

Hitters

  • +8 Power
  • +8 Contact

Glovolium Glove Rub

Ritual

Fielders

  • +6 Fielding
  • +6 Arm Strength

Legend in a Cleat

Ritual

Baserunners

  • +7 Speed
  • +7 Stealing

How To Use Equipment

MLB The Show 23 Catcher Getting Ball to Tag Out Runner Who is Safe After Reaching Home Plate

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 Game Poster-1
    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