If you’re trying to clear the Garret Anderson Tribute quickly in MLB The Show 26, this is one of the easiest programs you’ll see all year.
There’s no long grind. No complicated missions. You just need to get 6 extra-base hits (XBH) using any players in your Diamond Dynasty inventory. That’s it.
This tribute program was clearly designed to be completed fast, so let’s break down the smartest way to finish it in one short session.
The Only Mission You Need to Complete
Goal: 6 Extra-Base Hits (doubles, triples, or home runs)
Restrictions: None — use any players you want
Estimated Time: 1–3 games (sometimes even one game if you’re hot)
Because there are no lineup or mode restrictions, you can optimize everything for pure hitting.
Fastest Way to Get 6 XBH (Real Strategy That Works)
1. Play vs CPU on Rookie Difficulty
This is the easiest and most consistent method.
Set difficulty to Rookie
Pick a weak CPU team
You’ll get slow pitches right down the middle
This alone massively boosts your chances of hitting doubles and home runs without stress.
2. Use Power Hitters Only
Stack your lineup with players who have:
High Power vs R/L
Good Contact (so you don’t whiff easy pitches)
You don’t need perfect cards — even mid-tier Diamonds or boosted WBC players work great.
Tip from experience: Put your best hitters at the top of the lineup so they get more at-bats. Don’t waste time with balanced hitters — go full offense.
3. Play as the Away Team
This is a small trick, but it matters.
Being the away team guarantees 9 innings of hitting
More at-bats = more chances to stack XBH quickly
If you’re the home team, the game might end early and cost you extra swings.
4. Pick a Hitter-Friendly Stadium
Some stadiums make a big difference:
Coors Field (high elevation = more carry)
Laughing Mountain Park (great for easy homers)
These parks turn routine hits into doubles and fly balls into home runs.
5. Use Normal Swing — Not Power Swing
This is where a lot of players mess up.
Normal Swing = best balance of contact + power
Power Swing often leads to weak flyouts or bad timing
If your goal is consistent XBH, Normal Swing wins every time.
6. Combine It With Other Modes (Optional)
If you’re already grinding:
Conquest
Mini Seasons
You can complete the 6 XBH naturally while playing those modes.
But if your goal is speed, Play vs CPU is still the fastest.
How Fast Can You Finish It?
Realistically:
Best case: 1 game (if you hit 2–3 HR early)
Average: 2 games
Worst case: 3 short games
This is one of the quickest programs in the game right now.
Program Rewards (Why It’s Worth Doing)
Once you hit 6 XBH, you instantly unlock:
91 OVR Postseason Garret Anderson (LF)
5,000 XP toward your main progression path
Is the 91 OVR Garret Anderson Good?
Yes — especially early or mid-cycle.
Key strengths:
107 Clutch – huge in scoring situations
105 Contact vs Righties – very consistent hitter
Smooth swing that’s easy to time
He fits perfectly into:
Theme teams (2002 Postseason)
Contact-focused lineups
Players who value consistency over raw power
Final Tips to Finish Even Faster
Don’t overthink it — swing early at good pitches
Restart the game if you’re not hitting well in the first few innings
Focus on gap hitting, not just home runs
Stay patient — Rookie pitchers will give you meatballs
