MLB The Show 22's New Commentators Explained

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Over the years, Sony’s San Diego Studio has developed a positive reputation with sports game fans. While other franchises have tended to rest on their laurels following periods of success, the studio’s baseball titles have continued to steadily push their limits. MLB The Show 22, the latest multi-platform entry in the series, is arguably no different.

Since its release on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, critical and commercial reception for MLB The Show 22 has been solid. Having already taken steps to address some of the bugs that plagued its latest release, one of the ways San Diego Studio has kept its game fresh is through the introduction of a brand-new commentary team.

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During the run-up to the release of MLB The Show 22, Sony’s San Diego Studio focused a lot of its marketing on new presentation features that are at the core of this iteration. One of the areas that has been noticeably modernized is the audio side of the hit baseball series. Having appeared in 16 consecutive The Show releases since the series’ debut in 2006, 2021’s entry was the final one to feature Matt Vasgersian as its lead commentator. MLB The Show 22 represents a surprising break from tradition, as Vasgersian has been appearing in PlayStation-published sports games as a commentator, including with The Show’s predecessor series, since the late 90s.

For MLB The Show 22 and the foreseeable future, Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi and Chris Singleton will be the commentary team that players hear in-game. As a reputable broadcaster and former MLB pro respectively, both bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. Considering how the duo has worked well together on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball, it’s understandable why San