MLB The Show 21 is kicking off the 9th Inning Program, and that of course means that we've got exciting new 9th Inning Bosses.
With the legend that is Babe Ruth as the headliner, that's just scratching the surface of what you can snag for your Diamond Dynasty squad in MLB The Show 21.
MLB The Show 21: Babe Ruth headlines new 9th Inning Bosses
MLB The Show 21 is ready to launch the 9th Inning Program, and we've now learned about all three of the 9th Inning Bosses that are available now.
In order to unlock the 9th Inning Bosses in Diamond Dynasty, you'll need to earn XP towards the new 9th Inning Program, and at 350,000 XP players will receive the 9th Inning Bosses Choice Pack with your pick of the three.
At the top of the pack, the headliner is definitely the legendary Babe Ruth, and he's bringing some absolutely bonkers stats with him.
When it comes to pure hitting, you're not going to find many better cards than this new 99 OVR Signature Series Babe Ruth.
He's got a perfect 125 in Contact and Power against both Right-Handed and Left-Handed Pitchers as well as a perfect 125 in Discipline and Clutch.
Johnny Bench & Eric Gagne round out 9th Inning Bosses
While it's hard to argue with Babe Ruth as the golden star atop the trio of 9th Inning Bosses, that doesn't mean you can ignore the other two options.
First off, we have Awards Johnny Bench who got revealed yesterday, and he's bringing some defense and versatility that could make a huge impact on many squads.
Even with his Diamond tier Defense, Bench is still holding down a perfect 125 in Power vs Left-Handed Pitchers and respectable ratings across the board for his strengths.
The thing that really makes this card shine is his secondary positions, as you can plug Bench in at Catcher or drop him at First Base, Third Base, Left Field, Center Field, or Right Field.
Finally, we have what may be the true danger in this trio as Milestone Eric Gagne might have just become the most dangerous closing pitcher in Diamond Dynasty.
This 99 OVR card is boasting a perfect 125 in Hits per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings, and Pitching Clutch.
If you need a lockdown closer to finish things off for your Diamond Dynasty squad when it matters, there may not be a better pick than Milestone Eric Gagne.