On September 8, a new Other Program went live in MLB The Show 23. It’s called the Great Race of ’98 Program, one that commemorates the memorable runs that Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire went in that season. Here’s a look at the rewards, plus how to make progress.
MLB The Show 23 Great Race of ’98 Program
Here’s a look at the reward path for the Great Race of ’98 Program:
- 1 Star Point – Universal Profile Icon
- 3 Star Points – Stadium Sound
- 5 Star Points – Ballin’ is a Habit Pack
- 7 Star Points – Bat and 500 Stubs
- 10 Star Points – 97 OVR Robb Nen and 2,500 XP
- 15 Star Points – Diamond Duos Pack 25
- 20 Star Points – 97 OVR Jason Kendall and 1,000 Stubs
- 25 Star Points – Ballin’ is a Habit Pack
- 30 Star Points – 97 OVR Greg Vaughn and 2,500 XP
- 35 Star Points – Diamond Duos Random Pack
- 40 Star Points – 97 OVR Larry Walker and 1,000 Stubs
- 45 Star Points – MLB The Show 23 pack (x5)
- 50 Star Points – 97 OVR Troy Percival and 1,000 Stubs
- 55 Star Points – Diamond Duos Pack 25 Choice
- 60 Star Points – 97 OVR Jeff Bagwell and 2,500 XP
- 65 Star Points – MLB The Show 23 pack (x10)
- 70 Star Points – 97 OVR Pedro Martinez and 2,500 XP
- 75 Star Points – Diamond Duos Random Pack
- 80 Star Points – 97 OVR Derek Jeter and 2,500 XP
- 85 Star Points –Number Retirement Choice Pack
- 90 Star Points – MLB The Show 23 Jumbo pack
- 95 Star Points – Ballin’ is a Habit pack (x5)
- 100 Star Points – Great Race of ’98 Choice Pack and 2,500 XP
- 110 Star Points – Diamond Duos Random Pack
- 120 Star Points – 99 OVR Sammy Sosa and 2,500 XP
- 130 Star Points – MLB The Show 23 pack (x20)
- 140 Star Points – Ballin’ is a Habit pack (x5)
- 150 Star Points – 99 OVR Mark McGwire and 5,000 XP
All cards obtained from this Program are Great Race of ’98 Series items.
Here’s a look at the two 99 OVR cards in this Program.
Sammy Sosa
Mark McGwire
All cards are a part of Set 4.
How to make progress in Great Race of ’98 Program
Much like with traditional Other Programs, MLB The Show 23 players will need to complete a series of Missions, Moments, and a Showdown in order to obtain Star Points and complete this Program in full.
Here’s a complete look at the tasks:
- Complete the Great Race of ’98 Showdown (15 pts.)
- Complete the Great Race of ’98 Other Program Conquest (20 pts.)
- Complete 20 Moments (40 pts. – 2 pts. each)
- Collections:
- Collect GR OF ’98 Johnny Damon (4 pts.)
- Collect GR OF ’98 John Smoltz (16 pts.)
- Collect GR OF ’98 Vladimir Guerrero (20 pts.)
- Collect GR OF ’98 Bret Saberhagen, Eric Davis, Mike Piazza, David Justice, Edgar Martinez (4 pts. each)
- Collect GR OF ’98 Shawn Green, Carlos Delgado, Kerry Wood (25 pts. each)
- Complete Great Race of ’98 Missions:
- Tally 10 home runs with any batters (1v1 Ranked, Battle Royale, Events, Play vs. CPU, Mini Seasons, and Conquest) (2 pts.)
- Tally 20 home runs with any batters (1v1 Ranked, Battle Royale, Events, Play vs. CPU, Mini Seasons, and Conquest) (3 pts.)
- Tally 30 home runs with any batters (1v1 Ranked, Battle Royale, Events, Play vs. CPU, Mini Seasons, and Conquest) (3 pts.)
- Tally 40 home runs with any batters (1v1 Ranked, Battle Royale, Events, Play vs. CPU, Mini Seasons, and Conquest) (3 pts.)
- Tally 46 home runs with any batters (1v1 Ranked, Battle Royale, Events, Play vs. CPU, Mini Seasons, and Conquest) (4 pts.)
- Tally 62 home runs with any batters (1v1 Ranked, Battle Royale, Events, Play vs. CPU, Mini Seasons, and Conquest) (4 pts.)
- Tally 70 home runs with any batters (1v1 Ranked, Battle Royale, Events, Play vs. CPU, Mini Seasons, and Conquest) (5 pts.)
- Complete eight Missions:
- Tally 1,998 PXP with Great Race of ’98 Program players (players obtained through this program and not pack/event players) (1v1 Ranked, Battle Royale, Events, Play vs. CPU, Mini Seasons, and Conquest) (5 pts.) (REPEATABLE)
- Tally 21 hits with Great Race of ’98 Series players (1v1 Ranked, Battle Royale, Events, Play vs. CPU, Mini Seasons, and Conquest) (4 pts.)
- Tally 16 home runs with Great Race of ’98 Series players (1v1 Ranked, Battle Royale, Events, Play vs. CPU, Mini Seasons, and Conquest) (5 pts.)
- Tally 40 strikeouts with Great Race of ’98 Series players (1v1 Ranked, Battle Royale, Events, Play vs. CPU, Mini Seasons, and Conquest) (4 pts.)
- Tally 45 innings with Great Race of ’98 Series players (1v1 Ranked, Battle Royale, Events, Play vs. CPU, Mini Seasons, and Conquest) (4 pts.)
- Tally 21 home runs with Great Race of ’98 Sammy Sosa (1v1 Ranked, Battle Royale, Events, Play vs. CPU, Mini Seasons, and Conquest) (10 pts.)
- Tally three home runs in one Conquest game (Conquest) (5 pts.)
- Tally 12 RBI in four or less online Diamond Dynasty games (1v1 Ranked, Battle Royale, Events) (5 pts.)
The Damon, Smoltz, and Guerrero cards are part of the Great Race of ’98 event. The other collections are for cards found in the Great Race of ’98 packs.
This program will not expire.
