SUMMARY
- MLB The Show 24 is all set to release on March 19, 2024.
- The covert art has Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the cover athelete.
MLB The Show to date has featured some of the biggest names in baseball’s history on its cover. The recognition has turned many of these into household names and cemented their names as stars in the game. Over the years these names included recent Hall of Fame inductee Joe Mauer as well as the multitalented Shohei Ohtani.
It’s safe to say that MLB The Show rarely misses out on the opportunity to highlight the best talent in MLB. The game’s 2024 edition is just around the corner. Ahead of the launch, the developer has revealed the cover star of the upcoming season.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. debuts on MLB The Show 2024 cover
Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays has been announced as MLB The Show 24’s cover athlete. Notably, it is the second time a current Toronto ballplayer has been featured on The Show’s cover.
Additionally, it also marks the first time Vladimir will be featured on an MLB cover. There is a long list of players who have graced the prestigious cover, thus selecting an athlete to represent the very best of MLB is surely not a cakewalk.
PlayStation said, “We could not be more excited about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joining the roster of former cover athletes and MLB The Show 24 coming to PlayStation on March 19, 2024.”
Irrespective of who makes it to the cover of an MLB The Show game, the game always finds a considerable amount of supporters and detractors. With Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gracing the cover of MLB The Show 2024, it proves how the first baseman has established himself worthy of being MLB The Show 24’s cover athlete.
👑 All hail the HR Derby King @27vladdyjr.
Pre-order @mlbtheshow 24 now: https://t.co/QDFq6W5E1M #MLBTheShow #RideToReveal pic.twitter.com/RTBngfkSkz
— MLB The Show (@MLBTheShow) January 30, 2024
Over the last five years, the game has seen some of the best young players who have created history in the sport. Talking of Vladimir, he debuted in the major leagues in 2019 and has managed to establish himself as one of the more dangerous hitters in the American League.
He has anchored the Blue Jays’ lineup with his power swing. His outstanding ability to get on base has also earned him three seasons where he has hit at least 25 home runs. In one of those seasons, he also tied for the lead in MBL in terms of home runs with a score of 48.
Apart from his notable skills, Guerrero’s has also walked rightfully in his father’s footsteps. Apart from being a three-time all-star, and an All-Star Game MVP, he also flaunts the title of 2023 Home Run Derby champion. A Gold Glove and Silver Slugger award also grace his award shelf.
He has earned himself all the respect and credit in a relatively short amount of time. This has led him to take the spotlight and adorn the MLB The Show 24’s cover.
MLB The Show 2024 release date and editions
PlayStation published a blog announcing the details of the game. The blog stated that MLB The Show 24 will launch on March 19, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
The PlayStation exclusive is also open for pre-ordering. The Standard Edition will come with one Gold Choice Pack if pre-ordered. Thus the Standard Edition includes the full game, 5 The Show packs, and 5,000 Stubs. Notably, 5,000 Stubs are only applicable to the PS5 version. The Standard Edition on PlayStation 5 is priced at $69.99. Similarly, the Standard Edition on PS4 costs $59.99.
Mucho amor para Vladdy Jr.! 🫶🎮
Pre-Order Now: https://t.co/QDFq6W56ce #MLBTheShow #OwnTheShow pic.twitter.com/G1A0eDTXxE— MLB The Show (@MLBTheShow) February 2, 2024
In addition, the blog also stated that they will be revealing a Collector’s Edition on February 6, 2024. “We’re sure some of you are wondering, where’s the Collector’s Edition? Next week, on February 6, 2024, we’ll reveal the Collector’s Edition(s) for MLB The Show 24 and all its content. Mark your calendars and gear up for an exciting reveal,” the blog read.
Players who purchase the Standard Edition of MLB The Show 24 on PlayStation 4 will have the option to upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version. For this they will be required to purchase the digital edition to avail the $10 USD upgrade offer.