MLB The Show 25 9th Inning Program launched on October 3rd, adding three powerful new bosses and an untradeable 99 OVR hitter. As always, you'll need to earn XP in each mode.

Besides the new players, 9th Inning Program also includes free player packs, stadium items, stubs, and more, for a total of 35 rewards. Let's take a look at the rewards and how to earn them.

9th Inning Program Rewards

1. 3,000 XP: MLB The Show 25 pack
2. 7,500 XP: 9th Inning Cornerstone Choice Pack
3. 12,500 XP: MLB The Show 25 pack
4. 17,500 XP: 1,000 Stubs
5. 22,500 XP: 9th Inning Cornerstone Choice Pack
6. 27,500 XP: Ballin' is a Habit pack
7. 35,000 XP: Headliners pack
8. 42,500 XP: 1,000 Stubs
9. 50,000 XP: Headliners pack
10. 57,500 XP: 9th Inning Cornerstone Choice Pack
11. 65,000 XP: 1,000 Stubs
12. 72,500 XP: Stadium Sound
13. 80,000 XP: Ballin' is a Habit pack
14. 87,500 XP: Headliners pack
15. 95,000 XP: 1,000 Stubs
16. 105,000 XP: Audio Unlockable
17. 115,000 XP: 99 OVR Retro Finest Joc Pederson (No-Sell)
18. 125,000 XP: Ballin' is a Habit pack
19. 135,000 XP: Deluxe Choice pack
20. 145,000 XP: Headliners pack
21. 155,000 XP: 9th Inning Boss Choice Pack
22. 165,000 XP: Ballin' is a Habit pack
23. 175,000 XP: Deluxe Choice Pack
24. 185,000 XP: MLB The Show 25 pack
25. 195,000 XP: Headliners pack
26. 205,000 XP: 1,500 Stubs
27. 220,000 XP: Deluxe Choice pack
28. 235,000 XP: Ballin' is a Habit pack
29. 250,000 XP: MLB The Show 25 pack (x2)
30. 265,000 XP: 9th Inning Boss Choice Pack
31. 280,000 XP: Deluxe Choice Pack
32. 295,000 XP: Headliners Pack
33. 310,000 XP: 2,000 Stubs
34. 325,000 XP: Full Moon 2.0 Choice Pack
35. 340,000 XP: Home Run Derby X Choice Pack

How To Complete 9th Inning Program?

In addition to accumulating XP in Diamond Dynasty mode, you can also redeem XP for a voucher for 9th Inning after defeating all three bosses in 8th Inning Program. You can redeem up to 50,000 XP.

In addition, completing Drop Missions also earns XP:

• Achieve 12 strikeouts in any game mode (5,000 XP)
• Achieve 25 home runs in any game mode (7,500 XP)
• Achieve 75 extra-base hits in any game mode (10,000 XP)

9th Inning Program Player Cards

While 9th Inning Cornerstone Choice Pack grants you three 93 OVR players, our focus for this post is on the 99 OVR.

99 OVR Joc Pederson Retro Finest

• Contact Right: 118
• Contact Left: 104
• Power Right: 125
• Power Left: 82
• Vision: 101
• Discipline: 104
• Clutch: 125
• Bunt: 35
• Drag Bunt: 25
• Durability: 95

Joc Pederson struggled at the plate in September. Although he hit a game-tying double on September 14th, his overall batting average was less than.200, making him a limited contributor to Retro.

As a card that cannot be traded for MLB 25 stubs, his strong power (125) and high contact (118) against right-handed pitchers mean he can be a significant extra-base/home run threat in regular matchups. He can also adapt to the left and right outfield positions and first base, giving you more room for substitutions and rotations when building your lineup, making him a pretty competitive prospect at this point.

99 OVR Andrew McCutchen Pirates CF Finest

• Contact Right: 125
• Contact Left: 115
• Power Right: 107
• Power Left: 125
• Vision: 107
• Discipline: 114
• Clutch: 125
• Bunt: 35
• Drag Bunt: 25
• Durability: 95

The 39-year-old McCutchen has a career September batting average of .261 and 59 home runs. Overall, his production is solid, but his batting average is slightly lower than usual.

As 9th Inning Boss, his Power and Contact are both very strong, and his vision allows him to play in difficult games. His stolen bases (80) are also quite threatening. However, his defense is not particularly top-notch, so he may be suppressed in extreme matchups when facing top hitters. If you already have a very top outfielder and hitter, the marginal improvement of this card may be small.

99 OVR Chris Sale Braves SP Awards

• Stamina: 108
• H/9: 114
• K/9: 116
• BB/9: 101
• HR/9: 94
• Pitch Clutch: 125
• Control: 97
• Velocity: 99
• Break: 99

Chris Sale's performance in September was still reliable. Although he did not appear in many games, his efficiency, control and strikeout ability were relatively solid.

As a Boss card, he has virtually no weaknesses among pitchers, making him a great buy for long-term use. You can use him as the centerpiece, first, or second starter in your lineup.

99 OVR Corey Seager Rangers SS Awards

• Contact Right: 125
• Contact Left: 120
• Power Right: 125
• Power Left: 109
• Vision: 103
• Discipline: 104
• Clutch: 125
• Bunt: 35
• Drag Bunt: 25
• Durability: 90

Corey Seager had a particularly impressive September. His batting form returned in September, and he was able to contribute significantly in RBIs and home runs, making him a key player for Rangers.

His Boss card demonstrates excellent hitting and decent defense for his tier. However, due to his poor speed, avoid assigning him primary baserunning or stealing responsibilities. Instead, consider using him in matchups where he's more focused on hitting and defense.

9th Inning Program expires on October 31st, leaving you two weeks to complete the program. Since there are only two Boss Choice Packs, I recommend prioritizing Chris Sale, followed by Corey Seager, and finally Andrew McCutchen. You can also prioritize the cards with the highest demand based on the player market.

All three Boss cards can be traded for stubs, but they're currently valued at around 50,000 to 60,000 stubs. If you want to collect all three before the program ends, Utnice has a number of cheap and reliable MLB The Show 25 stubs for sale. If you don't have time to claim all the rewards, Utnice is a good option.