Posted: May 08, 2026
Views: 1814MLB The Show 26 has just launched the new Bobby Witt Jr. Takeover Program, giving players a chance to earn a free 93 OVR Cover Athletes card featuring Bobby Witt Jr. by completing a set of objectives. There are also free team-themed items available in the in-game store.
Although this is a relatively short Program, the featured reward is quite solid, and some players may not know the fastest way to complete it or how to get the most value from it.
Bobby Witt Jr. Takeover Program Rewards
The reward track requires a total of 70 Points, distributed as follows:
- 10 Points: MLB The Show 26 Pack
- 20 Points: 500 Stubs
- 30 Points: Bat Skin and 5,000 XP
- 40 Points: Headliners Pack
- 50 Points: 5,000 XP
- 60 Points: MLB The Show 25 Pack
- 70 Points: 93 OVR Cover Athletes Bobby Witt Jr. and 10,000 XP
Even though the reward path is short, it still includes several packs and plenty of MLB The Show 26 stubs. More importantly, it offers a total of 20,000 XP, which is extremely valuable for players trying to progress through XP Path quickly.
How To Complete Bobby Witt Jr. Takeover Program?
Top Prospect
These two objectives can be completed at the same time and are very straightforward:
- Earn 7,000 Parallel XP (10 Points)
Accumulate 7,000 Parallel XP using any players in any mode, including Ranked Seasons, Play vs CPU, and more.
- Record 60 Total Bases (10 Points)
Use any players to accumulate 60 Total Bases.
After finishing both objectives, you will earn 20 Points, 500 Stubs, and one The Show Pack.
Career Highlights
This section is the core of Program. The objectives unlock sequentially, meaning you must complete the previous mission before the next one becomes visible. Make sure to keep track of your current objective.
Mission 1: Record 15 Hits
- Objective: Get 15 Hits using any players
- Reward: 10 Points and unlocks the next stage
Mission 2: Score 11 Runs
- Objective: Score 11 Runs
- Reward: 10 Points and unlocks the next stage
Mission 3: Hit 3 Home Runs
- Objective: Record 3 Home Runs
- Reward: 10 Points and unlocks the next stage
Mission 4: Record 4 Extra Base Hits
- Objective: Get 4 Extra Base Hits with four different players
- Reward: 10 Points and unlocks the next stage
Mission 5: Steal 3 Bases
- Objective: Record 3 Stolen Bases. You can face weaker teams such as Colorado Rockies, get fast players on base, and steal from there.
- Reward: 10 Points
One important note: during Mission 2, many players are misled by the wording and mistakenly think they need to hit 11 triples. That is incorrect. You only need to score 11 runs.
You can complete all of these objectives very quickly on Rookie difficulty against the CPU. Eligible modes include Ranked Seasons, Co-Op, Weekend Classic, Play vs CPU, Mini Seasons, Conquest, Diamond Quest, and more. Simply choose whichever mode you enjoy most.
93 OVR Cover Athletes Bobby Witt Jr. SS (3B)
Hitting
| Project | Stats |
|---|---|
| Contact Right | 90 |
| Contact Left | 92 |
| Power Right | 75 |
| Power Left | 70 |
| Vision | 74 |
| Discipline: | 49 |
| Clutch | 100 |
| Bunt | 35 |
| Drag Bunt | 25 |
| Durability | 99 |
Fielding
| Project | Stats |
|---|---|
| Fielding | 90 |
| Arm Strength | 78 |
| Arm Accuracy | 87 |
| Reaction Left: | 55 |
| Reaction Right | 90 |
| Reaction Forward: | 83 |
| Reaction Back | 74 |
Speed
| Project | Stats |
|---|---|
| Speed | 99 |
| Stealing | 99 |
This card has strong Contact ratings against both right-handed and left-handed pitching, elite Clutch, and solid Vision. While the Power numbers are not top-tier, Bobby Witt Jr. still has enough pop to send the ball over the wall consistently.
The true standout features are the maxed-out 99 Speed and 99 Stealing attributes. If you enjoy using Drag Bunts or standard bunt strategies, this card is one of the best options available. It also comes with 8 Quirks.
Cover Athletes Bobby Witt Jr. is strong enough to compete directly with his Live Series version. Several attributes are already very close, and after a few Parallel upgrades, this card could arguably become even better.
Since Live Series ratings can fluctuate over time, any downgrade to Bobby Witt Jr.'s Live Series card would immediately make this version even more valuable and more appealing to use.
Besides its striking card design, Bobby Witt Jr. was the second overall pick in 2019 MLB draft, he was even ranked No.1 among the top 100 rookies before the 2022 season, making this card a great collector's item as well.
3rd Inning XP Path
The new 3rd Inning XP Path is about to arrive. You can save the 20,000 XP from this Program and claim it tomorrow instead, allowing it to go directly toward the new progression path. That is a very tempting option.
The current 2nd Inning XP Path already requires a massive amount of XP to reach the final Boss Pack, and the rewards in the upcoming path appear even more worthwhile.
Overall, this Program is very easy to complete. Simply finish Top Prospect objectives first, then continue playing normally to unlock everything else naturally. If you have already completed 2nd Inning XP Path, it is highly recommended to save XP and use it toward the upcoming 3rd Inning Program instead.
