Best Slider
The best Slider in MLB 23 belongs to 2023 Finest Emmanuel Clase: 99 control and 99 break at 92 mph.
1,437 cards throw one
Ranked on each pitch's control and break together. This edition doesn't rate pitches overall.
| # | MPH | Control | Break | OVR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmanuel Clase2023 Finest · CP · CLE | 92 | 99 | 99 | 99 | |
| 2 | Emmanuel ClaseKaiju · CP · CLE · 50,000 | 92 | 99 | 99 | 99 | |
| 3 | Jacob deGromAwards · SP · NYM · 448,900 | 92 | 99 | 99 | 99 | |
| 4 | John DonaldsonJin Kim · SP · FA · 44,888 | 92 | 99 | 99 | 99 | |
| 5 | Robb NenGreat Race of '98 · CP · SF | 92 | 99 | 99 | 97 | |
| 6 | Emmanuel ClaseCaptain · CP · CLE | 92 | 99 | 99 | 95 | |
| 7 | John DonaldsonSanford Greene · SP · FA | 92 | 99 | 99 | 90 | |
| 8 | Edwin DiazWorld Baseball Classic · CP · NYM | 91 | 99 | 99 | 99 | |
| 9 | The Big UnitIncognito · SP · ARI | 91 | 99 | 99 | 99 | |
| 10 | Edwin DiazSnapshot · CP · NYM | 91 | 99 | 99 | 97 | |
| 11 | Patrick CorbinPrime · SP · ARI · 29,900 | 90 | 99 | 99 | 99 | |
| 12 | Camilo Doval2023 All-Star · CP · SF · 39,500 | 90 | 99 | 99 | 99 | |
| 13 | Clayton KershawSnapshot · SP · LAD | 90 | 99 | 99 | 99 | |
| 14 | Bob GibsonCharisma · SP · STL · 39,993 | 90 | 99 | 99 | 99 | |
| 15 | Bob GibsonSnapshot · SP · STL | 90 | 99 | 99 | 97 | |
| 16 | Lee SmithCharisma · CP · STL · 14,999 | 89 | 99 | 99 | 97 | |
| 17 | Zack GreinkeAwards · SP · LAD · 68,900 | 88 | 99 | 99 | 99 | |
| 18 | Camilo DovalWorld Baseball Classic · CP · SF | 88 | 99 | 99 | 95 | |
| 19 | Patrick SandovalFinest · SP · LAA | 87 | 99 | 99 | 99 | |
| 20 | Max ScherzerCharisma · SP · WAS · 49,599 | 87 | 99 | 99 | 99 | |
| 21 | Shohei OhtaniWorld Baseball Classic · SP · LAA | 87 | 99 | 99 | 99 | |
| 22 | Shohei OhtaniWorld Baseball Classic · CP · LAA | 87 | 99 | 99 | 97 | |
| 23 | Jimmy NelsonLive · RP · FA · 55 | 87 | 99 | 99 | 72 | |
| 24 | Pete FairbanksMonthly Awards · CP · TB | 86 | 99 | 99 | 97 | |
| 25 | Fergie JenkinsCaptain · SP · CHC | 86 | 99 | 99 | 95 | |
| 26 | Blake TreinenLive · CP · LAD · 1,385 | 85 | 99 | 99 | 77 | |
| 27 | Justin Steele2023 Finest · SP · CHC | 84 | 99 | 99 | 99 | |
| 28 | Joel PayampsMonthly Awards · RP · MIL | 84 | 99 | 99 | 98 | |
| 29 | George Kirby2023 Finest · SP · SEA · 30,000 | 87 | 98 | 99 | 99 | |
| 30 | Catfish HunterFinest · SP · OAK | 87 | 98 | 99 | 99 | |
| 31 | Jeff Hoffman2023 Postseason · RP · PHI | 87 | 98 | 99 | 99 | |
| 32 | John SmoltzKaiju · SP · ATL · 41,997 | 87 | 98 | 99 | 99 | |
| 33 | Will VestMonthly Awards · RP · DET | 87 | 98 | 99 | 98 | |
| 34 | Ryan PresslySnapshot · CP · HOU | 91 | 97 | 99 | 95 | |
| 35 | Tanner Scott2023 Finest · RP · MIA | 90 | 97 | 99 | 99 | |
| 36 | KershIncognito · SP · LAD · 91,900 | 89 | 97 | 99 | 99 | |
| 37 | Ryan Pressly2023 Postseason · CP · HOU | 89 | 98 | 98 | 99 | |
| 38 | Yusei KikuchiMonthly Awards · SP · TOR | 89 | 97 | 99 | 97 | |
| 39 | Fergie JenkinsCharisma · SP · CHC · 29,984 | 87 | 99 | 97 | 99 | |
| 40 | Tim Mayza2023 Finest · RP · TOR | 87 | 97 | 99 | 97 | |
| 41 | Logan Webb2023 Finest · SP · SF | 85 | 97 | 99 | 99 | |
| 42 | Joe MusgroveCaptain · SP · SD | 85 | 97 | 99 | 92 | |
| 43 | Justin Steele2023 All-Star · SP · CHC · 14,500 | 84 | 97 | 99 | 97 | |
| 44 | Kenley JansenSignature · CP · LAD · 50,000 | 83 | 97 | 99 | 99 | |
| 45 | Kenley JansenMilestone · CP · BOS | 83 | 97 | 99 | 99 | |
| 46 | Whitey FordAwards · SP · NYY · 21,998 | 82 | 97 | 99 | 99 | |
| 47 | Dontrelle WillisCharisma · SP · MIA · 34,771 | 81 | 97 | 99 | 99 | |
| 48 | Ryne Nelson2023 Postseason · RP · ARI | 81 | 97 | 99 | 97 | |
| 49 | Dontrelle WillisCaptain · SP · MIA | 81 | 97 | 99 | 95 | |
| 50 | Adam OttavinoLive · RP · NYM · 475 | 81 | 97 | 99 | 73 |
