Bobby Grich is one of the most useful rewards in the new Moonshot III Event in MLB The Show 26. His 99 OVR Moonshot Series card combines solid contact, surprising power, dependable defense, and plenty of positional flexibility. For players looking to improve their Diamond Dynasty lineup, the Event is also a good way to earn XP, packs, and other rewards while working toward MLB Stubs for future roster upgrades.

How To Get Bobby Grich

Grich is one of the featured rewards in the Moonshot III Event Program, which arrived with the September 18 content update. The Event allows players to use almost any hitters they want while restricting pitchers to Bronze and Common cards.

The basic strategy is simple: build a lineup around your strongest hitters, play Event games, collect wins, and complete the available Event Missions. Your progress unlocks program rewards along the way, with Bobby Grich and 99 OVR Curtis Granderson standing out as major prizes.

If you plan to buy MLB Stubs, it is still worth checking the Event rewards first. Grich can be earned through gameplay, so there is no need to spend your entire budget on a second baseman before seeing how far your Event progress takes you.

Bobby Grich 99 OVR Stats

Grich's hitting attributes are the main reason this card deserves attention. His key offensive numbers include:

• 103 Contact vs RHP
• 103 Contact vs LHP
• 107 Power vs RHP
• 110 Power vs LHP
• 107 Vision
• 100 Clutch

Those numbers make Grich more than a situational bat. He can handle both right-handed and left-handed pitching, while his power gives him legitimate home-run and extra-base-hit potential.

For players trying to build a flexible Diamond Dynasty roster without constantly replacing expensive cards, his balanced profile can save resources that could otherwise go toward cheap MLB Stubs for other roster upgrades.

Is Grich Good At Second Base?

Second base is clearly his most natural position. Grich has 87 Fielding, 89 Arm Strength, 85 Reaction, and 80 Durability, giving him a solid defensive foundation in the middle infield.

One particularly useful detail is that he can reach the Diamond defensive shield at Parallel I. That makes him even more attractive for players who care about defensive consistency rather than simply stacking as much offense as possible.

He also has secondary eligibility at 1B, 3B, SS, and DH. This is extremely useful during a long Diamond Dynasty season because you can move him around when another strong second baseman enters your lineup.

Bobby Grich Quirks

Grich also comes with four active quirks:

1. Dead Red – Helps against fastballs.
2. Situational Hitter – Provides a boost in specific RBI situations.
3. Homebody – Gives an advantage during home games.
4. Day Player – Adds another boost during daytime games.

These quirks are especially noticeable in Event games, where lineups can be extremely offense-heavy and a single good at-bat can completely change the result.

Angels Theme Team Bonus

There is another reason Angels fans may want to chase this card. Grich can benefit from Wally Joyner's Los Angeles Angels Captain boost when the required Angels cards are included.

With 15 Angels cards, the boost can provide +6 Contact and +6 Power against both sides, giving Grich even more offensive value inside an Angels-themed lineup.

Moonshot III Event Tips

The best way to approach the Event is to focus on consistent offense rather than spending too much time worrying about your Bronze and Common pitchers. Since hitting is the main strength of the format, prioritize hitters with strong contact, power, and favorable matchups.

The wider Moonshot content also includes more than 50 new cards, Diamond Quest, Mini Seasons content, and a Moonshot Collection featuring rewards such as 99 OVR Craig Biggio at 23 cards and 99 OVR Mickey Mantle at 36 cards.

That means your Event games can contribute to several progression paths at the same time.

Final Thoughts

Bobby Grich is a well-rounded reward that fits a lot of Diamond Dynasty lineups. His balanced hitting, reliable defense, Diamond-level fielding potential, and five-position flexibility make him useful well beyond the Moonshot III Event.

If you are building your roster gradually, MLB Stubs for sale can be another way to support your Diamond Dynasty plans, but Grich himself is a reward worth chasing through gameplay. Jump into Moonshot III, complete the missions, collect your wins, and see whether the 99 OVR Grich can become your everyday infield option.