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<blockquote><div class="quotetitle">Quote from Guest on May 9, 2026, 6:27 am</div><h2 data-section-id="hbmx65" data-start="553" data-end="586">Top Players with 99 Durability</h2>
<p data-start="588" data-end="731">Some of the best cards in MLB The Show 26 feature 99 <a href="https://www.u4n.com/news/top-durability-99-players-in-mlb-the-show-26.html">Durability</a>, making them iron-men anchors for your lineup. Here are the standout picks:</p>

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<td data-start="833" data-end="855" data-col-size="sm">Elly De La Cruz</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="855" data-end="860">SS</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="860" data-end="879">Reds (Spotlight)</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="879" data-end="897">99 DUR, 95 SPD</td>
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<td data-start="898" data-end="915" data-col-size="sm">Matt Olson</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="915" data-end="920">1B</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="920" data-end="941">Braves (Spotlight)</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="941" data-end="959">99 DUR, 90 POW</td>
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<td data-start="960" data-end="978" data-col-size="sm">Pete Alonso</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="978" data-end="983">1B</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="983" data-end="1000">Orioles (Live)</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1000" data-end="1018">99 DUR, 85 CLU</td>
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<td data-start="1019" data-end="1040" data-col-size="sm">Bobby Witt Jr.</td>
<td data-start="1040" data-end="1045" data-col-size="sm">SS</td>
<td data-start="1045" data-end="1070" data-col-size="sm">Royals (Cover Athlete)</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1070" data-end="1096">99 DUR, 99 SPD, 99 FLD</td>
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<td data-start="1097" data-end="1118" data-col-size="sm">Miguel Cabrera</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1118" data-end="1126">3B/1B</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1126" data-end="1147">Tigers (Milestone)</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1147" data-end="1166">99 DUR, 125 CLU</td>
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<td data-start="1167" data-end="1184" data-col-size="sm">Sammy Sosa</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1184" data-end="1192">RF/CF</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1192" data-end="1212">Cubs (Cityscapes)</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1212" data-end="1230">99 DUR, 86 SPD</td>
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<td data-start="1231" data-end="1253" data-col-size="sm">Jackie Robinson</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1253" data-end="1258">2B</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1258" data-end="1280">Dodgers (Milestone)</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1280" data-end="1298">99 DUR, 87 CON</td>
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<td data-start="1299" data-end="1318" data-col-size="sm">Willy Adames</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1318" data-end="1323">SS</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1323" data-end="1339">Giants (Live)</td>
<td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1339" data-end="1357">99 DUR, 85 FLD</td>
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<p data-start="1359" data-end="1583">These players are perfect for lineups where reliability and stamina matter as much as raw stats. They rarely need bench rest, letting you focus on building chemistry and grinding XP without worrying about mid-game drop-offs.</p>

<h2 data-section-id="dp8yt4" data-start="1585" data-end="1615">Top Position-Specific Picks</h2>
<p data-start="1617" data-end="1705">Beyond the 99-rated elites, certain players stand out for their durability in key roles:</p>

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 	<li data-section-id="z6ewrq" data-start="1707" data-end="1874">Catcher: <em data-start="1722" data-end="1735">Cal Raleigh</em> (Mariners) – With 97 DUR and 99 Power, Raleigh can handle long stretches behind the plate while staying a reliable offensive threat.</li>
 	<li data-section-id="v3lukj" data-start="1875" data-end="2086">Pitchers: <em data-start="1891" data-end="1909">Michael Lorenzen</em> (Rockies) and <em data-start="1924" data-end="1941">Felix Hernandez</em> (Mariners – Awards) – Both boast high stamina and durability ratings, letting them pitch deep into games without rapidly losing effectiveness.</li>
 	<li data-section-id="1xkvgyl" data-start="2087" data-end="2332">Hidden Gems: <em data-start="2106" data-end="2121">Jordan Walker</em> (Spotlight) and <em data-start="2138" data-end="2151">Kyle Seager</em> (Cityscapes) – Carry 99 DUR despite lower overall ratings, making them budget-friendly options for players who want consistent availability without shelling out top-tier stubs.</li>
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<h2 data-section-id="1tb81er" data-start="2334" data-end="2355">Community Insights</h2>
<p data-start="2357" data-end="2476">Experienced players often treat durability as a “must-have” stat for high-usage roles. One tip circulating in forums:</p>

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<p data-start="2480" data-end="2574">“Raleigh has a Durability of 97—keep him on the field till the end; he’ll pull off wonders.”</p>
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<p data-start="2576" data-end="2729">Durable players not only reduce fatigue-related performance drops, but also protect your roster from unexpected injuries in long Diamond Dynasty seasons.</p>

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<p data-start="2736" data-end="2996">TL;DR: Focus on 99 DUR elites like Elly De La Cruz and Bobby Witt Jr. for key positions, and don’t overlook high-DUR hidden gems like Jordan Walker and Kyle Seager. For catchers and pitchers, durability is almost as important as power and velocity.</p></blockquote><br>

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