Parker Messick (90 OVR) Card Overview

• Team: Cleveland Guardians
• Series: Topps Now
• Position: Starting Pitcher (LHP)
• Quirks: Homebody, Pick Off Artist, Night Player, Break Outlier

Pitch Mix:

• 4-Seam Fastball – 93 mph
• Circle Change – 85 mph
• Slider – 86 mph
• Sinker – 91 mph
• Curveball – 77 mph

This card’s combination of high-end velocity and effective off-speed pitches makes him a versatile starter. His quirks give a boost in home stadiums, at night games, and help with pick-off moves.

Moments and Missions

To unlock Parker Messick, players need to progress through April Spotlight Program – Drop 4. The program mirrors his real-life performance on April 16, 2026, focusing on recreating his near no-hitter.

Moment Challenge:

• Strike out a set number of batters (historically 9) or pitch several scoreless/hitless innings against the Baltimore Orioles.

Program Missions:

• Earn Parallel XP (PXP) with Cleveland Guardians pitchers or other Topps Now series cards. Completing these missions pushes progress along the reward path toward Messick.

Rewards Path: April Spotlight Drop 4

Alongside Parker Messick, the program offers several other key rewards:

Completing the missions efficiently, especially by targeting PXP-heavy activities, will unlock these rewards faster and help build a strong Diamond Dynasty roster.