Question: what do the symbols next to the names in mlb the show mean?
Answer: Check out the HELP screen from the Quick Menu to view what the various symbols mean in different areas of the game. A flame means he is hot, a snowflake means he is cold, a star means he is an all star player, a 5 means he is a rule 5 player, an arrow pointing up or down means he is on the rise or faltering.