The 8th Inning XP Path ends at 275,000 XP with a choice between 99 OVR Ken Griffey Jr. and 99 OVR Roy Campanella. The path also puts 99 Mule Suttles at 47,500 XP and 99 Jake Arrieta at 160,000 XP before the boss pack.
Quick answer: Earn 275,000 XP in the active 8th Inning XP Path, then choose one boss from the pack: Griffey at center field or Campanella at catcher.
Card attributes
Homebody: Performs better when playing at home
First-Pitch Hitter: Excels at hitting the first pitch of an at-bat
Dead Red: Excels at hitting fastballs
Breaking Ball Hitter: Excels at hitting breaking balls
Fighter: Performs better in the 9th inning or later
Bad Ball Hitter: Excels at hitting balls out of the strike zone
Situational Hitter: Excels at driving in a runner from third with less than 2 outs
Pinch Hitter: Excels at pinch hitting
Night Player: Performs better when playing night games
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465,500534,999What is the 8th Inning XP Path reward?
San Diego Studio's 8th Inning content update introduced the new XP Path on September 25. Its final reward is the 8th Inning Boss Choice Pack, which requires 275,000 XP and offers one of two 99 OVR cards.
| Boss choice | OVR | Primary position | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Griffey Jr. | 99 | CF | Finest |
| Roy Campanella | 99 | C | Hall of Fame |
The choice is one card, not both. Pick the position that fits your current lineup, then use the player pages to compare the full attribute and eligibility details.
Card attributes
- Homebody: Performs better when playing at home
- Dead Red: Excels at hitting fastballs
- Breaking Ball Hitter: Excels at hitting breaking balls
- Fighter: Performs better in the 9th inning or later
Rally Monkey: Performs better when team is behind- Situational Hitter: Excels at driving in a runner from third with less than 2 outs
Day Player: Performs better when playing day games
Table Setter: Performs better when no runners are on
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436,000592,900Which cards arrive before the bosses?
The reward path has two more player-card milestones before 275,000 XP. Mule Suttles is a 99 OVR The Negro Leagues first baseman at 47,500 XP. Jake Arrieta is a 99 OVR Finest starting pitcher at 160,000 XP.
| XP milestone | Card | OVR | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47,500 | Mule Suttles | 99 | 1B |
| 160,000 | Jake Arrieta | 99 | SP |
| 275,000 | Ken Griffey Jr. or Roy Campanella | 99 | CF or C |
The live reward path below is the best place to check the packs, Stubs, and player rewards between those milestones.
Live program data
The full reward path
Drag or use the arrows to move through all 35 rewards.
- 3KXP
The Show Pack - 7.5KXP
Ballin' is a Habit Pack - 12.5KXPThe Show Pack
- 17.5KXP
500 Stubs - 22.5KXP
Headliners Pack - 27.5KXP500 Stubs
- 32.5KXPThe Show Pack
- 37.5KXPBallin' is a Habit Pack
- 42.5KXPThe Show Pack
- 47.5KXP
- 52.5KXP750 Stubs
- 57.5KXPBallin' is a Habit Pack
- 62.5KXP
August Spotlight Player Pack - 70KXPThe Show Pack
- 77.5KXPHeadliners Pack
- 85KXPBallin' is a Habit Pack
- 92.5KXP750 Stubs
- 100KXPThe Show Pack
- 107.5KXP
Headliners Pack 22 - 115KXP750 Stubs
- 122.5KXPThe Show Pack
- 130KXP
Headliners Pack 23 - 140KXPThe Show Pack
- 150KXP1,000 Stubs
- 160KXP
- 170KXPThe Show Pack
- 180KXP1,000 Stubs
- 190KXPBallin' is a Habit Pack
- 200KXP
Deluxe Moonshot Pack - 210KXPThe Show Pack
- 220KXP1,500 Stubs
- 230KXP
85+ Live Series Pack - 245KXPThe Show Pack
- 260KXP2,000 Stubs
- 275KXP
8th Inning Boss Choice Pack
How much XP can the first-drop missions add?
Four currently listed 1st Drop missions that allow Play vs CPU, Mini Seasons, Conquest, and Diamond Quest add up to 24,500 XP:
| Mission | XP |
|---|---|
| Win 5 games | 4,000 |
| Tally 500 with Cornerstone Series players | 5,500 |
| Tally 41 extra-base hits | 7,500 |
| Score 63 runs | 7,500 |
| Total | 24,500 |
That total excludes the 30-hit Ranked mission because its listed modes are Solo or Co-op Ranked. The game also lists a 7th Inning Boss Collection voucher path, but that requires collecting the two prior-inning bosses, so it is separate from the mission total above.
What should you do first?
Start by working through the mission block in a mode you already plan to play. The wins, Cornerstone Series tally, extra-base hits, and runs are all listed for the same broad set of eligible modes, so they can progress together when their requirements overlap.
At 47,500 XP, claim Suttles. At 160,000 XP, claim Arrieta. When you reach 275,000 XP, choose Griffey if center field is the immediate need or Campanella if catcher is the immediate need. The available data supports the listed milestones and rewards, not a reliable estimate of how long that climb takes.
