How to Get Mike Trout in MLB The Show 26?

Mike Trout is one of the most iconic players in baseball, and in MLB The Show 26, his Diamond cards are highly sought after. With multiple versions available, including an 85 OVR Live Series card and a 90 OVR St. Patrick's Day card, there's no shortage of ways to add him to your Diamond Dynasty roster. Here's a guide to help you get Mike Trout in the game, whether you prefer to purchase him or earn him through gameplay.

Mike Trout Card Versions (Diamond Dynasty)

In MLB The Show 26, Mike Trout is featured in several versions, with the two most notable being the 85 OVR Live Series card and the 90 OVR St. Patrick's Day card. Here's a quick breakdown of his cards:

St. Patrick's Day (90 OVR)

• Power: 104 vs Righties
• Speed: 82
• Fielding: 80
• Quirks: Includes Dead Red and Unfazed, among 8 other quirks
• Highlights: This card offers significantly better speed (82) compared to the Live Series version (64), and it's part of the St. Patrick's Day Program. With 8 active quirks, including key ones like Dead Red, it's a highly desirable card for both power and speed.

Live Series (85 OVR)

• Power: 116 vs Righties
• Discipline: 103
• Speed: 64
• Quirks: Fewer quirks but still a solid card
• Highlights: Despite the slightly lower overall, this card offers excellent power (116) against right-handed pitchers, making it valuable for hitting. Its market price is usually around 8,700 to 10,300 Stubs, as of mid-April 2026.

How to Get Mike Trout in MLB The Show 26

There are a few different ways to obtain Mike Trout in the game, so you can choose whichever method works best for you:

1. Purchase from the Community Marketplace

The quickest and most straightforward way to get Mike Trout is to purchase him directly from the Community Marketplace using Stubs. Here are the prices for his different cards as of April 2026:

• 85 OVR Live Series: This version typically costs between 8,700 and 10,300 Stubs. The price may vary depending on market fluctuations.
• 90 OVR St. Patrick's Day: This card is rarer and priced higher, generally ranging from 53,000 to 67,000 Stubs. It offers better speed and comes with more active quirks, making it a desirable option.

Purchasing from the Marketplace is a good option if you have the necessary Stubs and want to add Trout to your lineup right away.

2. Complete the St. Patrick's Day Program

Another way to earn Mike Trout is by progressing through the St. Patrick's Day Program. This program offers a free 90 OVR Mike Trout card as a reward. Here's how you can complete it:

• Grind the WBC Mini-Season: The fastest way to complete this program is by playing the World Baseball Classic (WBC) mini-season. You can fill your team with Gold (80-84 OVR) players and play through the games.
• Accumulate Stats: As you play, you'll need to complete various missions, such as getting hits, extra-base hits, and home runs. Additionally, you'll need to pitch 15 innings with Gold players.
• Earn Choice Packs: By earning points through the program, you'll unlock St. Patrick's Day Choice Packs at different milestones. Mike Trout is a “special insert” in these packs, with a pull rate of 1 in 40. So, if you're lucky, you could pull him from these packs without having to spend Stubs.

This is a more time-intensive method, but it's a great option if you prefer grinding through the program rather than spending Stubs.

3. Open Packs for a Chance to Find Him

If you're feeling lucky, you can also try your hand at opening packs. Mike Trout appears in several pack types, with varying odds. Some of the most common packs that feature him include:

• Standard "The Show" Packs: These packs have a 1 in 2,564 chance of pulling the 85 OVR Live Series version of Mike Trout.
• Ballin' is a Habit Packs: These have better odds, with a 1 in 366 chance of pulling Mike Trout.

While this method requires a bit of luck and is more random, it's an option if you enjoy opening packs and want to try to pull Trout.

Gameplay Performance & Stats

Mike Trout's performance in MLB The Show 26 is closely tied to his real-world stats, where he has been hitting well in 2026, with 7 home runs in his first 20 games. In the game, he excels at power hitting, especially against right-handed pitchers.

• Strengths: His 116 Power vs Righties makes him one of the best hitters in the game for facing right-handed pitchers. His high Discipline also helps him draw walks and avoid chasing bad pitches.
• Weaknesses: His Vision is on the lower side (45-46), which can make the PCI (Plate Coverage Indicator) smaller, especially on higher difficulty levels. Additionally, his speed (64) is not the best, which could limit his effectiveness on the base paths.
• Secondary Positions: Both the Live Series and St. Patrick's Day cards can play in Right Field (RF) without a major defensive penalty, so you have some flexibility in positioning him based on your team's needs.