Miami Jazz player Marlins Chisholm Jr. will appear. On the cover of the video game “MLB The Show 23”.
This was announced by San Diego Studios, the company that produces the game annually, on Monday.
Chisholm’s selection of Ibn contrasts with previous selections, as he is a promising young player. Usually, the most famous athletes are featured – often MVP winners. This was particularly the case for Shuhei Ohtani (2022), Josh Donaldson (2015), and Dustin Pedroia (2009).
“Baseball has been in a culture war for a few years now,” said Chisholm Jr., whose comments were quoted by Sports Illustrated.
“I feel like it’s a way of proving that our culture is different now,” he added.
Chisholm Jr. made it clear that he wanted to be a part of changing the reputation of baseball, which many consider an afterthought at the time.
“I want people to treat baseball like they treat basketball or football, because I’ve always loved baseball.”
“It’s like watching Ja Morant in the NBA. He’s the one you want to see! He makes the show fun to watch for everyone. That’s who I want it to be.”
Last year, Chisholm Jr. to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the first time in his career, playing his third season. In 60 games during the 2022 campaign, he maintained a . 254 batting average. He struck out 54 hits, including 14 smashes.
