You earn Bobby Witt Jr.'s 93 OVR Cover Athletes card in MLB The Show 26 by completing all seven Takeover missions for 70 program points. It's a route for players who want Witt without needing his separate 99 OVR pack item. You can review MLB The Show 26 Stubs while planning optional roster purchases alongside your program progress.
1 Understand Witt's Takeover Reward
The Takeover Program awards 10 points per mission. Two objectives track broader production, while five Career Highlights missions unlock in sequence.
Your squad can work toward 7,000 Parallel XP and 60 total bases while completing the active Career Highlights stage. Check each counter separately.
The 93 OVR reward belongs to Takeover. Witt's 99 OVR Topps Update item comes through The Show Packs, and owning it isn't a condition for completing this program.
2 Set Up Your Takeover Session
Open Diamond Dynasty, locate Bobby Witt Jr.'s Takeover Program under Programs, and read the active requirements before choosing your squad.
Choose a Mode and Mission Focus
| Choice | Recommended Use |
|---|---|
| Play vs CPU | Offline mission progress |
| Mini Seasons or Conquest | Combine Takeover with another objective |
| Active Career Highlights stage | Guide your current squad choices |
| Top Prospect objectives | Monitor PXP and total bases |
These offline options suit players who don't want competitive multiplayer. Diamond Quest, Ranked, Ranked Co-op, Battle Royale, Events, and Weekend Classic also appear among the eligible modes.
Let the active stage determine your emphasis. Reliable hitters suit the opening requirement; power and speed become more relevant later.
Choosing another mode can advance additional goals, but check its eligibility first. Playing somewhere that doesn't satisfy the displayed requirement costs time without moving that counter.
3 Divide the Seven Missions Into Four Jobs
You need every mission, so organize the work around its conditions rather than chasing whichever statistic feels convenient.
| Mission Group | Requirement | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Top Prospect | 7,000 PXP and 60 total bases | Two separate missions |
| Opening highlights | 15 hits, then 11 runs | Start the sequence |
| Power highlights | Three home runs, then four extra-base hits | Advance the middle stages |
| Running highlight | Three stolen bases | Finish the sequence |
Career Highlights reveals the next mission after you complete the current one. Don't assume later objectives will receive credit from earlier games.
Keep the Broad Objectives Moving
The 7,000 Parallel XP and 60 total-base objectives accept any players. You can pursue them alongside the active highlight.
Each awards only 10 program points. Extra production in one cannot replace another unfinished mission, so six completed missions still leave you short.
Build Around Hits and Runs First
Begin with 15 hits, then inspect the newly available 11-run requirement. Use hitters you can consistently put on base.
Once runs become active, productive hitters behind your on-base options support scoring opportunities. A hit alone doesn't satisfy a run requirement.
Switch Your Emphasis for Power
The next stages require three home runs followed by four extra-base hits. Bring your reliable power hitters into the plan when those objectives appear.
Don't treat the home-run stage as permission to chase every pitch. Poor contact can slow both the active objective and your broader production.
Prepare Runners for the Last Stage
The final Career Highlights mission requires three stolen bases. Have fast runners available before you reach it.
Speed supports the attempt, but pitcher, catcher, count, and game situation still matter. Forcing an attempt can remove your runner without advancing the mission.
4 Complete the Sequence Without Wasted Games
Your execution should follow the unlocked objective, with the two broad missions progressing alongside it.
Use this order during your session.
● Start with the 15-hit requirement and check its counter after a completed game.
● Return to the program when it finishes, then pursue 11 runs once that stage is available.
● Complete three home runs before switching your focus to the four-extra-base-hit stage.
● Finish three stolen bases, then inspect both Top Prospect counters for remaining work.
Continue playing while an unfinished objective has a clear purpose. Pause to inspect the program whenever a stage ends or progress doesn't match your expected result.
5 Protect Your Time and Stubs
The main risk is confusing mission currencies or reward tracks. General XP, Parallel XP, statistics, and program points aren't interchangeable.
Check these details before changing your roster.
● Confirm that you're viewing Takeover when expecting the 93 OVR Witt reward.
● Read the current Career Highlights requirement before pursuing a later statistic.
● Compare your chosen mode with the mission's eligibility text before repeating another game.
● Inspect unfinished counters before spending Stubs on a player you may not need.
A conservative approach is to stay in an eligible offline mode with familiar hitters, changing players only when the active objective calls for it. That limits roster disruption, though it may offer fewer opportunities to combine your session with competitive goals.
6 Decide Whether This Witt Fits Your Goal
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Defined 70-point reward path | All seven missions required |
| Eligible offline options | Highlights unlock sequentially |
| 99 Speed and 99 Stealing | Steals still require judgment |
| 90 Fielding at primary shortstop | 75/70 Power limits power emphasis |
This route suits you if you want a contact-and-speed shortstop or a Witt item for the shared October mission. It doesn't deliver the separate 99 OVR version.
Batting him near stronger power hitters can support his role, but it won't change his ratings. His Contact is 90 against right-handers and 92 against left-handers; third base is his listed secondary position.
7 Verify Progress and Choose Your Next Objective
After your next eligible game, inspect two things: the active Career Highlights counter and your broader PXP total. Compare their changes with what you attempted.
When a statistic doesn't move, check the active stage and mode eligibility before changing one variable. When points remain at 60, find the unfinished mission; additional PXP won't substitute for it.
After earning Witt, check the shared 500 PXP objective in Black Gold, Autumn Ascensions, and Heavy Lumber; any Witt item qualifies. For optional upgrades, compare buy MLB 26 Stubs options against your actual roster needs.
