Diamond Dynasty Player Review Thread

[markdavo4]

I don't spend money on the game and I'm pretty bad at playing so it takes me ages to grind through programs.....but I think sharing my fews on these couple of players can still be useful to players of all levels.

In terms of hitting, the best 3 I've come across are:

- Bellinger, normal live series card
- Desmond, SS Nationals reward in Conquest
- Killebrew, Twins reward for team collection

They all absolutely mash and seem to always come up with a big hit or home run whenever I need it. They are always in my lineup when not grinding and even when I am I either have them in the lineup or in the bench to knock in runs when needed. I will also mention Sal Perez although I haven't used him since the very start of the game....but at that time he seemed to be the best hitter in my lineup.

In terms of pitching, I haven't used any starting pitcher enough to comment as I'm always changing based on the programs I'm trying to address. But for relief pitching the Lee Smith lower rated cards felt much higher than the rating. I've just now got the Lee Smith diamond card to do the final step in his career arc and have used it for the first time and he was great.

Smith is the career arc where I am up to the diamond. I'm close for Hanley but still need to do the exchanges when I have enough stubs....but Desmond is awesome at SS anyway. Hoping to get the Saberhagen and Sutton diamond's soon.

Hope that is useful. If you guys have used Bellinger, Killebrew & Desmond please let me know if you've had a similar experience.

Cheers
MD4

[ph33]

Bellinger is pretty great. Right now his value's pretty high though...somewhere between 9-10k? In a few hours, we'll see if he goes diamond. If he goes diamond I don't think he'll be much more than what he is now. If he doesn't, I expect a drop.

Another medium-cost player I like is Alex Bregman.

[bryan_nelson88]

All-Star Flashback Brett Gardner has been an absolute beast for me at the top of my lineup. Good contact and speed to burn on the base paths.

Daniel Murphy has been my best hitter. It must be his stance or something but I absolutely rake with him and he hits monster HRs all the time.

[BigOscar]

The new FS Kingery card is legitimately immense, probably the best utility guy on the game. Hits line drives everywhere, serious wheels and an excellent defender. Definitely worth a bench spot

[ph33]

Tommy Pham is another player that's stealthy good


Defense is meh but he hits the ball hard

[mikeq672]

Quote: Originally Posted by ph33

Tommy Pham is another player that's stealthy good Defense is meh but he hits the ball hard

I started using him as ive accidentally gotten myself really close to finishing cardinals team epic stats thanks to the innings for lee smith and my love of matt carpenter in this game.

Hes awesome.

[Mercury112491]

Ugh i can’t hit at all with Bellinger. No idea why. Meanwhile I hit noting but line drives with Dozier for some reason.


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[ph33]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mercury112491

Ugh i can’t hit at all with Bellinger. No idea why. Meanwhile I hit noting but line drives with Dozier for some reason. Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

I have noticed with bellinger that swinging at low stuff is bad news

He has the breaking ball quirk so I either go for mid to high fastballs or breaking balls that I see coming