SAN FRANCISCO, CA – CIRCA 1996: Barry Bonds #25 of the San Francisco Giants bats against the New … [+]
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One of the best parts of the build-up toward the release of the newest version of MLB The Show is the unveiling of new legends. Sony San Diego Studios usually plays up the unveiling during their Twitch live streams that introduce the different aspects of the upcoming game.
While most fans will be focused on the new additions to Diamond Dynasty, especially with the removal of Sets and Seasons, as well as what we hope to see in the way of improvements in Road to the Show and Franchise, the new legends will arguably make the biggest splash.
Here are 50 prominent legends who are eligible to be added to the game. Don’t take this as a ranking of best to worst, or as a breakdown of the legends who will be included.
Instead, this is a look at 50 legends who have either been in the game before and fallen off the roster or former All-Stars who would be making their debut in the game.
Barry Bonds
In my humble opinion, the greatest hitter that ever played the game and one of the best all-around players. Bonds is the all-time home run leader, and it’s time to let him in the game and the Hall of Fame. I’m torn between 2001 and 2002 Bonds when it comes to the year I most want to see represented in MLB The Show.
Ichiro Suzuki
OAKLAND, CA – JULY 27: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners walks to right field in the first … [+]
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The Japanese pioneer paved the way for Shohei Ohtani and other Japanese superstars in the majors. Ichiro is a ten-time All-Star, MVP, and ten-time Gold Glove winner. He’d also be my choice for the cover of the Legends Edition.
Roger Clemens
The greatest pitcher of the 1980s and 1990s should be in the game. He’s a wild and prideful guy, but the same could be said for a lot of the people already in the game and the Hall of Fame. Clemens won an insane seven Cy Young Awards. Come on, now. What are we doing?
