How to get Parker Messick 90 OVR in MLB The Show 26

To get the 90 OVR Topps Now Parker Messick (SP, CLE), you need to complete the first stage of the April Spotlight Program – Drop 4, which went live on April 24th, 2026.

The Easiest Path to Unlock Him:

Because he is a Step 1 reward, you can unlock him very quickly without a long grind:

Moments: Complete the specific "Topps Now" or "Spotlight" Moments in the program menu. These are short, single-game scenarios (like "Strike out 3 batters" or "Don't give up a hit").
Missions: If you don't like Moments, you can earn him through Parallel XP (PXP) missions by using Cleveland Guardians players or other Topps Now cards in any game mode (Ranked, Conquest, or Mini Seasons).

To get the 90 OVR Topps Now Parker Messick (SP, CLE) in MLB The Show 26, you need to complete the first stage of the April Spotlight Program – Drop 4, which went live on April 24, 2026. Messick is a Step 1 reward, so you can unlock him quickly without a lengthy grind. You can earn him by completing specific "Topps Now" or "Spotlight" Moments, which are short single-game scenarios, or by completing Parallel XP (PXP) missions with Cleveland Guardians players or other Topps Now cards in any game mode, such as Ranked, Conquest, or Mini Seasons.

Pro tip: Once you unlock Messick, add him to your rotation right away, as using him to earn PXP will help you progress toward the 92 OVR Mike Trout reward.

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Parker Messick 90 OVR Stats

Pitches

Pitch	Usage	Rating	Speed	Break
4-Seam Fastball	40%	73	94	79
Circle Change	26%	77	85	86
Slider	13%	83	88	89
Slurve	12%	85	81	95
Cutter	9%	72	91	99

Pitching

Attribute	Rating
H/9 Right	99
H/9 Left	90
K/9 Right	79
K/9 Left	66
Control	77
Pitch Clutch	100
Stamina	103
Velocity	71
Break	99
Stuff	86
HR/9	86
BB/9	77

Fielding

Attribute	Rating
Fielding	55
Arm Strength	56
Arm Accuracy	54
Reaction Left	57
Reaction Right	57
Reaction Fwd	57
Reaction Back	57
Durability	83

Speed

Attribute	Rating
Speed	44
Stealing	3
Baserunning	2

Quirks (4)

Quirk	Description
Homebody	Performs better when playing at home
Night Player	Performs better when playing night games
Pick Off Artist	Has an extremely effective pickoff move
Break Outlier	Pitchers lose less break when tired

Player Bio

Attribute	Value
Overall	90
Position	SP
Tendency	-
Bats	L
Throws	L
Team	Guardians
Number	77
Weight	225
Height	6'0"
Age	25
Born	Florida