If you want the 94 OVR Retro Lightning Chipper Jones fast in MLB The Show 26, you need to focus on the April Spotlight Lightning Collection. Done right, you can unlock him without wasting time or stubs.
Step 1: Collect the 16 Spotlight Cards
To get Chipper, you must collect and lock in 16 players from the April Spotlight Series, found in Spotlight Packs 1 through 5. These aren’t random cards—you need these exact players to complete the collection.
Step 2: Grind the April Spotlight Programs
The fastest way to get the cards for free is by completing the Moments and Stat Missions in each Spotlight Wave (1–5). Each Wave rewards you with packs that include the Spotlight players you need. Stack missions when possible: play with full Spotlight squads in Mini Seasons or Conquest to knock out multiple stat missions in one game.
Step 3: Use Event Rewards
Check the April Spotlight Event. Hitting win milestones usually gives you Choice Packs, which let you select the Spotlight cards you’re missing. This can shave hours off your grind if you’re lucky with the picks.
Step 4: Shortcut via the Marketplace
If you’ve got 180k–200k Stubs, you can buy the 16 cheapest Spotlight players directly from the Marketplace. It’s pricey, but it’s the quickest way if you don’t want to grind missions or risk waiting for pack drops.
Why Chipper Jones Is Worth the Grind
Switch Hitter: Hits from both sides, making him tough for pitchers.
Elite Quirks: Has the “Big Three” hitting quirks—Dead Red (fastballs), Breaking Ball Hitter, and Unfazed.
Position Flexibility: Can play 3B, SS, and LF, perfect for any lineup.
Pro Tip
Focus on finishing Wave 5 of the Spotlight program first. It includes 93 OVR Ben Rice and the highest-tier packs, giving you the best shot at the pricier Spotlight cards and speeding up your collection.
By following this path, you’ll have Chipper Jones in your lineup faster than grinding aimlessly through random packs. Stack missions, use event packs smartly, and keep an eye on the Marketplace for missing cards—it’s all about efficiency.