Every Player to Appear on the Cover of MLB The Show
While many competitors have tried to break through over the years, San Diego Studio's MLB The Show has always been the name brand for baseball video games. This naturally made appearing on the cover a huge honor for MLB players.
MLB The Show has featured a wide array of players on its cover, ranging from surefire Hall of Famers to one-year wonders. With the book yet to be written on 2023's cover star, Jazz Chisholm, it's helpful to look back on previous players to be featured and what became of them.
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The first official version of MLB The Show came in 2006 with Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz featured. Known for his post-season heroics, Ortiz was a fitting player for the first official edition of MLB The Show. Ortiz was followed by New York Mets third baseman David Wright in 2007.
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard was featured on the cover of MLB The Show 08. While Howard’s 2007 season was nothing special, his 2006 season earned him the National League MVP award and an All-Star berth. Dustin Pedroia graced the cover of MLB The Show 09, making him the second Red Sox player to be featured in just four years.
MLB The Show began the 2010s with a new first: back-to-back cover appearances by Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer in 2010 and 2011. Mauer is the only player to ever appear multiple times on the cover of the franchise’s non-regional editions.
2012 also featured a first for the baseballfranchise. While Adrian Gonzalez was the cover star throughout most of the world, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista was the cover star in Canada. Bautista was known for his power and flare for the dramatic, making him a good athlete to feature regardless,
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