Hello baseball fans! MLB The Show 25 has launched a new program, Hall of Fame Program. This event features four Hall of Fame members. As rewards, you can receive up to two 99 OVR players. The other two 99 OVR players require you to complete quests.

99 OVR players are the strongest players in MLB 25. What tasks do you need to complete getting them? What are their stats?

Hall Of Fame Program Rewards

• 5 Points: 2,000 XP
• 10 Points: 95 OVR 2nd Half Heroes Dave Parker
• 15 Points: MLB The Show 25 pack
• 20 Points: 95 OVR 2nd Half Heroes CC Sabathia
• 25 Points: 2,000 XP
• 30 Points: 250 MLB The Show 25 Stubs
• 35 Points: MLB The Show 25 pack
• 40 Points: 3,000 XP
• 45 Points: 250 MLB The Show 25 Stubs
• 50 Points: MLB The Show 25 pack
• 55 Points: 3,000 XP
• 60 Points: 99 OVR Hall of Fame Dave Parker
• 65 Points: MLB The Show 25 pack
• 70 Points: 5,000 XP
• 75 Points: MLB The Show 25 pack
• 80 Points: 5,000 XP
• 85 Points: 250 MLB The Show 25 Stubs
• 90 Points: 5,000 XP
• 95 Points: MLB The Show 25 pack
• 100 Points: 5,000 XP and 99 OVR Hall of Fame CC Sabathia

These are the Hall of Fame Program rewards. Now let's take a look at the stats for two 99 OVR players.

99 OVR Hall Of Fame Dave Parker

• Contact Right: 120
• Contact Left: 112
• Power Right: 93
• Power Left: 90
• Vision: 103
• Discipline: 80
• Clutch: 120
• Bunt: 35
• Drag Bunt: 25
• Durability: 92

Dave Parker was inducted into Hall of Fame in 2025, but the venerable Pirates right fielder also passed away on June 28, 2025. He’s a powerful hitter, but his defense is also unmatched.

99 OVR Hall Of Fame CC Sabathia

• Stamina: 111
• H/9: 104
• K/9: 103
• BB/9: 100
• HR/9: 90
• Pitch Clutch: 106
• Control: 94
• Velocity: 99
• Break: 99

CC Sabathia, a 2025 Hall of Fame start pitcher for Yankees, has virtually no weaknesses in his statistical profile. He’s the second-best starting pitcher in MLB 25 and is untradeable. The current top-ranked starter is Ubaldo Jiménez, also from Yankees, but you’ll need 100,000 MLB The Show 25 stubs to acquire him.

How To Make Progress?

Complete four moments (20 points - 5 points each)

Dick Allen Mission:

• Accumulate 500 PXP using any Dick Allen card (3 points) (repeatable)
• Get 50 base hits using any Phillies, Cardinals, Dodgers, White Sox, or Athletics player (3 points)
• Get 25 hits using any Phillies, Cardinals, Dodgers, White Sox, or Athletics player (3 points)
• Get 10 extra-base hits using any Phillies, Cardinals, Dodgers, White Sox, or Athletics player (3 points)
• Get 5 home runs using any Phillies, Cardinals, Dodgers, White Sox, or Athletics player (3 points)
• Get 15 hits using any player who primarily plays third base (3 points)
• Get 2,000 PXP using any Phillies, Cardinals, Dodgers, White Sox, or Athletics player (3 points) 

Dave Parker Mission:

• Accumulate 500 PXP using any Dave Parker card (3 points) (Repeatable)
• Get 10 total bases using 95 2nd Half Heroes OVR Dave Parker (3 points)
• Get two extra bases using 95 2nd Half Heroes OVR Dave Parker (3 points)
• Get 5 hits using 99 OVR Hall of Fame Dave Parker (3 points)
• Hit a home run using 99 OVR Hall of Fame Dave Parker
• Get 15 hits using a player whose primary position is right fielder (3 points)
• Accumulate 2,000 PXP using a player from Pirates, Reds, Athletics, Brewers, Angels, or Blue Jays (3 points)

CC Sabathia Mission:

• Accumulate 500 PXP using any CC Sabathia card (3 points) (Repeatable) )
• Get a win using 95 OVR 2nd Half Heroes CC Sabathia (3 points)
• Strike out 10 times using 95 OVR 2nd Half Heroes CC Sabathia (3 points)
• Get five wins using Guardians, Brewers, or Yankees’ pitcher (3 points)
• Pitch 20 innings using Guardians, Brewers, or Yankees’ pitcher (3 points)
• Strike out 35 times using Guardians, Brewers, or Yankees’ pitcher (3 points)
• Gain 2,000 PXP using Guardians, Brewers, or Yankees’ pitcher (3 points)

Billy Wagner Mission:

• Gain 500 PXP using any Billy Wagner card (3 points) (Repeatable)
• Get five saves using an Astros, Phillies, Mets, Red Sox, or Braves pitcher (3 points)
• Pitch 20 innings with a pitcher from Astros, Phillies, Mets, Red Sox, or Braves (3 runs)
• Strike out 35 times with a pitcher from Astros, Phillies, Mets, Red Sox, or Braves (3 runs)
• Save five times with a player whose primary position is a closer (CP) (3 runs)
• Gain 1,000 PXP with a player whose primary position is a closer (3 runs)
• Gain 2,000 PXP with a pitcher from Astros, Phillies, Mets, Red Sox, or Braves (3 runs)

How To Get The Other Two 99 OVR Players?

Dick Allen and Billy Wagner require you to complete vouchers in Jose Bautista’s collection quests.

• Billy Wagner: 14 vouchers
• Dick Allen: 21 vouchers

99 OVR Hall of Fame Dick Allen

• Contact Right: 109
• Contact Left: 125
• Power Right: 102
• Power Left: 125
• Vision: 83
• Discipline: 115
• Clutch: 117
• Bunt: 66
• Drag Bunt: 61
• Durability: 99

Dick Allen plays first and third base for Phillies and can also play left field. He handles pitches from the left side perfectly and currently ranks second among third basemen.

99 OVR Hall Of Fame Billy Wagner

• Stamina: 26
• H/9: 118
• K/9: 125
• BB/9: 87
• HR/9: 92
• Pitch Clutch: 125
• Control: 85
• Velocity: 99
• Break: 99

Billy Wagner, a left-handed pitcher for Astros, can use five different pitches and currently ranks first among closers in MLB 25.

This is a summary of Hall of Fame Program. The players in this program are all top players, and the tasks are not difficult, but it may take some time to complete them all.

MLB The Show 25 released Update 9 on April 23. This patch not only maintains the original advantages of this baseball sim but also focuses on optimizing Diamond Dynasty trading market rules, fixing some bugs, and bringing more adjustments to the gameplay, hoping to give players a better gaming experience.

MLB The Show 25 has been widely welcomed by fans since its official release on March 18. In order to maintain the fun of the game, the developer has also been constantly updating it, and the frequency is basically maintained once a week. Although Update 9 will not fundamentally change the game content, it will greatly improve the gaming experience. This is a small but significant upgrade, but it is also the key to MLB The Show 25 becoming the best work in the series so far. Although it is still a little lacking in some places, its pace of progress has never stopped.

Let’s take a look at the specific changes:

Diamond Dynasty

The focus of this update is the changes to Diamond Dynasty. The developer has increased the trading order limit for 90-95 OVR player items from 500,000 to 750,000, aiming to stimulate asset flow between players by relaxing the trading restrictions on high-value cards.

This adjustment can not only reflect the true market value of elite-tier cards but also create more flexible trading space for players, but it also means that players need to be more active in accumulating MLB 25 Stubs in different ways to obtain some popular elite-tier cards. Fortunately, there are many ways for MLB The Show 25 players to earn a lot of Stubs, so there is no need to worry too much about this adjustment putting more pressure on the player’s economy in the game for the time being.

Gameplay optimization

This update focuses on fixing the logic judgment of the guess pitch feature. Correctly guessed pitches can now fall into the target area more stable, which will significantly increase the space for players to deal with submarines and sidearm pitchers.

Regarding some menu bugs that have been bothering players, Update 9 solves an issue with abnormal bullpen menu access in online play. It also fixes the issue where the pause menu would remain on the screen when the game was running in the background. At the same time, the stats display format of the pause menu has been optimized, simplifying the original PA - AVG - RBI - H - HR to a more intuitive PA - AVG - HR - RBI - SB. Input issues in the pause menu have also been resolved.

Other Modes

Road to the Show mode has ushered in three key fixes. The first is that the difficulty setting abnormality has been completely resolved, and players no longer have to face the problem that low difficulty settings occasionally run at high difficulty. The second is that the two-way player offseason crash error has been fixed. When a player is converted from a two-way player, the player cards will now display the correct position. Last but not least, the issue of players not being included in the postseason roster in playoffs no longer exists.

Franchise improves salary calculations, and player salaries after mid-season trades are now proportionally included in the team budget, a change that significantly improves the realism of the in-game economy.

Meanwhile, Storylines mode has become more stable, preventing players from crashing when entering the exhibition game after playing Storylines. Update 9 fixes bugs in multiple modes, providing a better environment for players to immerse themselves in baseball video games.

Visual Effects

• This update continues MLB The Show 25’s obsessive pursuit of detail and has received many fine-tuning adjustments.
• Citi Field has completed missing retired numbers.
• Target Field’s "Win! Twins!" neon lights now respond correctly to nighttime events.
• T-Mobile Park has fixed Mariners flags and banners.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 World Series Gold uniforms have been added to the game.

In addition, Update 9 also updates the player models of Jackson Rutledge and Mason Englert, fixes various commentary bugs, and has more update details. Players can check the official account.

Although some players think that this type of regular update lacks surprises, it is undeniable that it is precisely because MLB The Show 25 is constantly optimizing the content of the game through updates that it can stand out from similar games. We hope that the developer can maintain the status quo and optimize the details without changing the content of the game. This is enough. After all, what players need is not a complete innovation, but a better gaming experience.

As more information about Switch 2 is leaked, players find that it still lacks some sports games.Perhaps this premier baseball sim will be able to be played on Switch 2 in the future, which will just meet the wishes of fans.

In MLB The Show 25, there are many pitches, and some of them are effective and are the key to winning. Therefore, it is crucial for both new and old players to master the most effective pitches.

This game provides a wealth of pitches, each with its own unique value. Here are five best pitches to master this season, which can help you gain an advantage in Diamond Dynasty.

1. Sinker

If you pay attention, you should be able to find a phenomenon in the player community, that is, the higher level of players, the more they rely on sinkers. This trend can only prove one thing-Inside Sinker has always been one of the strongest pitches. If the pitch is thrown in the right direction, the opposing batter should be prepared because it is very difficult to catch.

The advantage of the sinker is its downward trajectory, especially when it is aimed at the inside of batter, it will be difficult for the opponent to hit the ball. Even if it barely touches, it is often difficult to exert real power. This is especially important in Diamond Dynasty, because the lineup is usually full of power hitters, such as Babe Ruth, Juan Soto, and Mark McGwire, whose disadvantage is that they are not fast. The essence of Sinker is a fastball, so it just suppresses them.

In addition, Sinker works better when paired with high-speed fastballs and sliders. Since they move in opposite directions, batters are easily confused. If you want to save some MLB The Show 25 Stubs in the game, it is definitely a wise move to invest in a few pitchers who are good at Sinker.

2. Screwball

Screwball, also known as reverse curve, is an extremely unique pitching method, but it can work wonders in the game.

Unlike ordinary breaking balls, Screwball moves in the opposite direction. At first it looks like an ordinary fastball, but at the last moment it will suddenly change direction, catching people off guard.

While screwball can cause injury in real life, in MLB 25, everything is virtual, so you can throw as many Screwballs as you want.

Legendary pitchers Fernando Valenzuela and Devin Williams are both good at using screwball. If you can master this pitch, it will become the most deceptive of all your pitches and bring you more wins.

3. Sweeper

Sweeper is the most watched pitch in real baseball matches recently, and now players can also reproduce it in MLB The Show 25. It is a slower version of the slider, but the difference is that it can sweep the plate by moving horizontally, making it difficult for batter to catch it.

Many top pitchers have used screwball, but the most impressive one is Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani, who can even hit 20 inches of break.

As I said above, Sweeper is a type of slider, so the two can be used perfectly together. At the same time, its initial trajectory is very similar to that of fastball, so it can also confuse the opponent through reasonable cooperation. If you like this feeling of playing tricks on people, Sweeper is definitely worth a try.

4. Fastball

As you can see, I have mentioned fastball many times above. This is because fastball is the soul of baseball, both in reality and in games. Many pitches are just different versions of it, such as Sinker. No matter how many starters you choose, players who are good at fastball will always give you a super high winning rate.

Fastball is not only the most accurate pitch but also a relatively easy pitch to master, which is very suitable for novice players. It is the basis of many tunnels. The high-thrown fastball can make the batter swing empty, while Inside Sinker can directly suppress the opponent. Even if the opponent predicts fastball, it is still one of the most difficult pitches to deal with.

5. Circle Change

It is well known that the combo of Fastball and Changeup is the most classic and best combo in baseball history. Circle Change is more exaggerated than ordinary Changeup, and it can more effectively disrupt the opponent’s batting rhythm.

However, Circle Change requires higher operation. In Pinpoint Pitching, its motion is a circle, and once a mistake is made, it may cause an irreversible regretful situation. Therefore, many old players prefer traditional Changeup. But my suggestion is that you practice both and find the style that suits you best.

In the virtual stadium of MLB The Show 25, the diversity of pitches strategies makes every match full of variables. Whether it is relying on the speed suppression of sinker or using sweeper to make misjudgment, the key is to flexibly adjust your pitches according to the opponent’s weaknesses.

In short, mastering the above five pitches can better help you win more victories!