Take your Ballplayer across game modes to own every at-bat, every pitch, and every play and for the first time ever you have more ways to play than ever before.The MLB 2020 season had a different look to it but, one thing remained consistent; the play was as epic as ever.
It was a year in which new talent announced itself to the world, flipping bats, dancing and bringing plenty of electric moments to the game. Arguably, no one did this better than the MLB The Show cover athlete Fernando Tatis Jr.
Nicknamed “El Niño” and known for his electric play, epic bat flips, swagger and home runs; Fernando Tatis Jr., can now add MLB The Show cover star to his impressive resume. Even though 2020 had many bleak moments, Fernando’s on the field play was a bright spot and we couldn’t be more thrilled for him to grace the cover of MLB The Show 21.
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We can think of no one who better represents what we should aspire to be on and off the field than Jackie Robinson. His principles remain as relevant and important as ever before. This is why we honor him by showcasing him on all the Collector’s Editions of MLB The Show 21. This includes the Jackie Robinson Edition, the Digital Deluxe Edition, and the Jackie Robinson Deluxe Edition.
In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first player to break Baseball’s color barrier, which blocked players of color from entering Major League Baseball. A true historic trailblazer in sports, broadcasting, business, and the civil rights movement, Jackie was the first African-American to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 following an illustrious professional baseball career in MLB and the Negro Leagues.
Jackie stood for class, the love of the game and, of course, equality. He was a powerful force of positive change, altering the landscape of sports and the world forever. Jackie stood for principles that are more relevant and important today than ever before. While Fernando’s cover celebrates the future of the game, we also wanted to pay respect to baseball’s history and its most powerful forces for positive change. We can think of no one who better represents that, both on and off the field, than Jackie Robinson.
To celebrate Jackie, PlayStation and San Diego Studio are happy to announce that PlayStation will donate $1 to the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) for every MLB The Show 21 Collector’s Edition sold in the US, including the Jackie Robinson Edition, the Jackie Robinson Deluxe Edition and the Digital Deluxe Edition from when pre-orders open through December 31.
The donations will establish theJRF MLB The Show Scholars supported by PlayStation Pathways program. Scholars will receive four-year scholarships and extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement. It’s important for us to write more than just a check. The partnership with JRF will also include mentorship with PlayStation/SDS employees as well as an internship to get real world, on-the-job experience. We couldn’t be more excited to launch this partnership with Jackie’s family and the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation has been narrowing the achievement gap in higher education for 47 years. The JRF’s holistic approach measurably impacts the lives of young people destined to become impactful leaders. You can learn more about the Jackie Robinson Foundation here.
The Jackie Robinson Edition is $84.99 USD, the Digital Deluxe Edition is $99.99 USD and Jackie Robinson Deluxe Edition is priced at $99.99 USD. Pre-orders available today.
MLB The Show 21 will be available for players on PS4 and Xbox One ($59.99 USD/$79.99 CAD), as well as PS5 and Xbox Series X|S ($69.99 USD/$89.99 CAD) on April 20, 2021
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