Looking for how to unlock player parallels quickly in Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 23? Player parallels allow you to boost the attributes of every MLB player card in the game, up to a maximum of +5 across all ratings. For players already rated pretty highly, this can make a humongous difference to their performance. As part of our MLB The Show 23 guide, we're going to explain how to unlock player parallels quickly in Diamond Dynasty.

MLB The Show 23: How to Unlock Player Parallels Quickly in Diamond Dynasty

MLB The Show 23: How to Unlock Player Parallels Quickly in Diamond Dynasty 1
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The core thing you need to know about player parallels is the more you play, the more they'll grow. It's a simple concept, but it's worth pointing out, because every plate appearance, hit, or RBI will contribute to your progress. Similarly, every player upgrades in exactly the same way. These are the thresholds you need to hit:

  • Green Parallel (+1): 500 Parallel XP
  • Orange Parallel (+2): 1,250 Parallel XP
  • Purple Parallel (+3): 3,000 Parallel XP
  • Red Parallel (+4): 5,000 Parallel XP
  • Superfactor Parallel (+5): 10,000 Parallel XP

As mentioned above, you'll earn Parallel XP for performing feats in-game. This includes everything from simple plate appearances to home runs and stolen bases. This is how Parallel XP is awarded:

Batters

  • Plate Appearances: 10 Parallel XP
  • Singles: 5 Parallel XP
  • Doubles: 10 Parallel XP
  • Triples: 20 Parallel XP
  • Home Runs: 20 Parallel XP
  • Runs: 5 Parallel XP
  • RBIs: 5 Parallel XP
  • Stolen Bases: 5 Parallel XP
  • Walks: 5 Parallel XP

Pitchers

  • Innings Pitched: 40 Parallel XP
  • Wins: 20 Parallel XP
  • Strikeouts: 10 Parallel XP
  • Quality Starts: 10 Parallel XP
  • Saves: 20 Parallel XP
  • Holds: 20 Parallel XP
  • Complete Games: 25 Parallel XP
  • Shutouts: 25 Parallel XP
MLB The Show 23: How to Unlock Player Parallels Quickly in Diamond Dynasty 2
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Parallel XP is awarded at the end of every match you complete in Diamond Dynasty, although you maximise your income by playing on higher difficulties or in competitive multiplayer matches. If you play Conquest on Veteran difficulty instead of Rookie, for example, you'll add a 1.1x multiplier to the above numbers. And if you play Ranked online against a human opponent, you'll get 1.5x multiplier. This means you can unlock player parallels quicker if you play on higher difficulties or competitively. However, it's still possible to rank up your parallels in single player and on the lowest difficulty if you want to, it'll just take you longer.

One important thing to note is if you're constantly changing your team, it'll be harder to unlock parallels as you'll be sharing your Parallel XP across a greater number of players, rather than a core group. For this reason, it can be a good idea to settle on a roster you like and commit to it, rather than chopping and changing a lot. But don't worry if you do want to substitute a player out of your squad, as your existing Parallel XP will be saved as long as you hold onto that player and don't sell it on the Community Market.

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