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{{short description|2019 baseball video game}}
{{short description|2019 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2024}}{{Infobox video game
| title = MLB The Show 19
| title = MLB The Show 19
| image = [[File:MLB-The-Show-19-cover-athlete-min.jpg|frameless]]
| image = MLB-The-Show-19-cover-athlete-min.jpg
| caption = Cover art featuring [[Bryce Harper]]
| caption = North American cover art featuring [[Bryce Harper]]
| developer = [[SIE San Diego Studio]]
| developer = [[San Diego Studio]]
| publisher = [[Sony Interactive Entertainment]]
| publisher = [[Sony Interactive Entertainment]]
| director =
| writer =
| artist =
| series = ''[[MLB: The Show]]''
| series = ''[[MLB: The Show]]''
| platforms = [[PlayStation 4]]
| platforms = [[PlayStation 4]]
| genre = [[Sports video game|Sports]]
| release = March 26, 2019
| genre = [[Sports game|Sports]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
| released = March 26, 2019
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
}}
}}


'''''MLB The Show 19''''' is a [[Video game|baseball video game]] by [[SIE San Diego Studio]] and published by [[Sony Interactive Entertainment]], based on [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). It is the fourteenth entry of the ''[[MLB: The Show]]'' franchise, and was released on March 26, 2019, for [[PlayStation 4]]. [[Philadelphia Phillies]] outfielder [[Bryce Harper]] is featured as the cover star.<ref>{{cite news |last=Clair|first=Michael|date=November 2, 2018|title=Bryce Harper is this year's 'MLB: The Show' cover star|url=https://www.mlb.com/cut4/bryce-harper-is-this-years-mlb-the-show-cover-star/c-300155356|work=Cut4 by MLB.com|access-date=November 18, 2018}}</ref>
'''''MLB The Show 19''''' is a 2019 [[baseball]] [[video game]] developed by [[San Diego Studio]] and published by [[Sony Interactive Entertainment]] for the [[PlayStation 4]]. It is the fourteenth installment in the ''[[MLB: The Show]]'' series. [[Philadelphia Phillies]] outfielder [[Bryce Harper]] is featured as the cover star.<ref>{{cite news |last=Clair|first=Michael|date=November 2, 2018|title=Bryce Harper is this year's 'MLB: The Show' cover star|url=https://www.mlb.com/cut4/bryce-harper-is-this-years-mlb-the-show-cover-star/c-300155356|work=Cut4 by MLB.com|access-date=November 18, 2018}}</ref>


[[Matt Vasgersian]], [[Mark DeRosa]] and [[Dan Plesac]] call the play-by-plays. [[Heidi Watney]] joined the game as a sideline reporter and Alex Miniak replaces [[Mike Carlucci]] as the public address announcer.
[[Matt Vasgersian]], [[Mark DeRosa]] and [[Dan Plesac]] call the play-by-plays. [[Heidi Watney]] joined the game as a sideline reporter and Alex Miniak replaces Mike Carlucci as the public address announcer.


Diamond Dynasty, Road to the Show and Franchise game modes return whilst Moments and March to October make their series debuts.
Diamond Dynasty, Road to the Show and Franchise game modes return whilst Moments and March to October make their series debuts.
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== Features ==
== Features ==


October". "Moments" lets the user relive and recreate famous moments in MLB history. This mode will be intertwined with the ''MLB The Show''<nowiki/>'s "Diamond Dynasty", but also can be played strictly offline. As the user complete moments, they receive rewards like diamond dynasty cards and stubs, the game's virtual currency.
"March to October" makes its debut in this game. "Moments" lets the user relive and recreate famous moments in MLB history. This mode will be intertwined with the ''MLB The Show''<nowiki/>'s "Diamond Dynasty", but also can be played strictly offline. As the user complete moments, they receive rewards like diamond dynasty cards and stubs, the game's virtual currency.


The game also features an improved emphasis on defense, with updated mechanics and animations. Pitchers are broken down into three categories: "Plain Filthy" (who move the ball well), "Flamethrower" (who throw the heat) and "Control Freak" (who focus on location), while batters are broken down into five: "Pure Power" (power hitters), "Small Ball" (puts the ball in play), "Mr. Utility" (great situational player), "Rock Steady" (solid all around) and "The Anomaly" (Power hitters with great speed).<ref>{{cite news |last=Petite|first=Steven|date=April 4, 2019|title=Here’s everything you need to know about MLB The Show 19|url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/mlb-the-show-19-everything-we-know-about-new-features-the-cover-and-more/|work=[[Digital Trends]]|accessdate=April 4, 2019}}</ref>
The game also features an improved emphasis on defense, with updated mechanics and animations. Pitchers are broken down into three categories: "Plain Filthy" (who move the ball well), "Flamethrower" (who throw the heat) and "Control Freak" (who focus on location), while batters are broken down into five: "Pure Power" (power hitters), "Small Ball" (puts the ball in play), "Mr. Utility" (great situational player), "Rock Steady" (solid all around) and "The Anomaly" (Power hitters with great speed).<ref>{{cite news |last=Petite|first=Steven|date=April 4, 2019|title=Here's everything you need to know about MLB The Show 19|url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/mlb-the-show-19-everything-we-know-about-new-features-the-cover-and-more/|work=[[Digital Trends]]|accessdate=April 4, 2019}}</ref>


Whilst legends have been an existing feature, this years edition introduced a further thirty names to the list, taking the total to 58 legends appearing in MLB The Show 19. Christy Mathewson, Ty Cobb, Jason Kendall, Rob Dibble, Willie Mays, Jimmie Foxx, Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez, Cliff Lee, Andruw Jones, Walter Johnson, Kerry Wood, Cy Young, Mark Prior, Rogers, Hornsby, Lou Gehrig, Hal Newhouser, Bret Boone, Don Mattingly, A.J. Burnett and Rickey Henderson all feature as legends for the first time. <ref>{{cite news |last=Karbousky|first=Joseph|date=March 18, 2019|title=MLB The Show 19: Legends List As Of March 21, Along With Two Must Adds|website=VGR |access-date=November 2, 2020|url=https://www.vgr.com/mlb-the-show-19-legends-list-as-of-march-21-along-with-two-must-adds/}}</ref> The legends are playable both online, in modes such as Diamond Dynasty, as well as offline, appearing as free agents in franchise mode. <ref>{{cite news |last=Mazique|first=Brian|date=March 26, 2019|title='MLB The Show 19': A Complete Look At All Legend Player Ratings|website=Forbes|access-date=November 2, 2020|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2019/03/26/mlb-the-show-19-a-complete-look-at-all-legend-player-ratings/?sh=250940c96459}}</ref>
Whilst legends have been an existing feature, this years edition introduced a further thirty names to the list, taking the total to 58 legends appearing in MLB The Show 19. [[Christy Mathewson]], [[Ty Cobb]], [[Jason Kendall]], [[Rob Dibble]], [[Willie Mays]], [[Jimmie Foxx]], [[Iván Rodríguez]], [[Cliff Lee]], [[Andruw Jones]], [[Walter Johnson]], [[Kerry Wood]], [[Cy Young]], [[Mark Prior]], [[Rogers Hornsby]], [[Lou Gehrig]], [[Hal Newhouser]], [[Bret Boone]], [[Don Mattingly]], [[A. J. Burnett]] and [[Rickey Henderson]] all feature as legends for the first time.<ref>{{cite news |last=Karbousky|first=Joseph|date=March 18, 2019|title=MLB The Show 19: Legends List As Of March 21, Along With Two Must Adds|website=VGR |access-date=November 2, 2020|url=https://www.vgr.com/mlb-the-show-19-legends-list-as-of-march-21-along-with-two-must-adds/}}</ref> The legends are playable both online, in modes such as Diamond Dynasty, as well as offline, appearing as free agents in franchise mode.<ref>{{cite news |last=Mazique|first=Brian|date=March 26, 2019|title='MLB The Show 19': A Complete Look At All Legend Player Ratings|website=Forbes|access-date=November 2, 2020|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2019/03/26/mlb-the-show-19-a-complete-look-at-all-legend-player-ratings/?sh=250940c96459}}</ref>


=== Commentary ===
=== Commentary ===
The gameplay announcers are [[Matt Vasgersian]], [[Mark DeRosa]] and [[Dan Plesac]], whilst former [[Boston Red Sox]] field reporter [[Heidi Watney]] this year joins The Show series as a sideline reporter.<ref>{{cite news |last=Karbousky|first=Joseph|date=March 7, 2019|title=Heidi Watney joins MLB The Show 19, reveals her motion capture pics|website=VGR|url=https://www.vgr.com/heidi-watney-joins-mlb-the-show-19-reveals-her-motion-capture-pics/|access-date=November 1, 2020}}</ref> Alex Miniak also replaces Mike Carlucci as the public address announcer and Erik Braa is the narrator of the Road To The Show game mode.<ref>{{cite news |last=IMDb|first=|date=2019|title=MLB 19: The Show (2019)|website=IMDb|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9603548/|access-date=November 1, 2020}}</ref>
The gameplay announcers are [[Matt Vasgersian]], [[Mark DeRosa]] and [[Dan Plesac]], whilst former [[Boston Red Sox]] field reporter [[Heidi Watney]] this year joins The Show series as a sideline reporter.<ref>{{cite news |last=Karbousky|first=Joseph|date=March 7, 2019|title=Heidi Watney joins MLB The Show 19, reveals her motion capture pics|website=VGR|url=https://www.vgr.com/heidi-watney-joins-mlb-the-show-19-reveals-her-motion-capture-pics/|access-date=November 1, 2020}}</ref> Alex Miniak also replaces Mike Carlucci as the public address announcer and Erik Braa is the narrator of the Road To The Show game mode.<ref>{{cite news |last=IMDb|date=2019|title=MLB 19: The Show (2019)|website=IMDb|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9603548/|access-date=November 1, 2020}}</ref>


=== Franchise Mode ===
=== Franchise Mode ===
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=== Moments Mode ===
=== Moments Mode ===
Moments Mode made its debut in the video game series in MLB The Show 19. This mode brings iconic baseball moments to the platform, allowing players to take part in recreating historic moments. The moments included in the game mode vary from as recent as plays by cover athlete [[Bryce Harper]] and the 2016 [[Chicago Cubs]], to [[Babe Ruth]] and [[Willie Mays]], requiring the user to recreate a sequence of match-winning plays pictured in black and white.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sarkar|first=Samit|date=February 26, 2019|title=MLB The Show 19 takes a trip through baseball history|website=Polygon|url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/26/18240498/mlb-the-show-19-moments-mode-legends|access-date=November 1, 2020}}</ref>
Moments Mode made its debut in the video game series in MLB The Show 19. This mode brings iconic baseball moments to the platform, allowing players to take part in recreating historic moments. The moments included in the game mode vary from as recent as plays by cover athlete [[Bryce Harper]] and the 2016 [[Chicago Cubs]], to [[Babe Ruth]] and [[Willie Mays]], requiring the user to recreate a sequence of match-winning plays pictured in black and white.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sarkar|first=Samit|date=February 26, 2019|title=MLB The Show 19 takes a trip through baseball history|website=Polygon|url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/26/18240498/mlb-the-show-19-moments-mode-legends|access-date=November 1, 2020}}. Completing each moment will earn XP and Stubs.</ref>



{| class="wikitable"
|+ Moments
|-
! Legends !! Moment !! colspan="2" | Reward
|-
| [[Ken Griffey Jr.]] || Reenact the career of legendary power hitter [[Ken Griffey Jr.]] This moment requires the player to hit back to back home runs playing as both [[Ken Griffey Jr.]] and Sr. in 1990, as well as lead the [[Seattle Mariners]] to their first West Division Title in 1995. || 84050 XP || 11500 Stubs
|-
| [[Willie Mays]] || [[Willie Mays]]’ lengthier moments require players to recreate key points of the center fielders 1954 MVP season as well as lead the [[New York Giants]] to the [[1954 World Series]] Title. Single play moments include recording Mays’ 600th home run and 3000th hit. || 14000 XP || 1000 Stubs
|-
| [[Bryce Harper]] || Recreating the key moments of MLB The Show 19 cover athlete [[Bryce Harper]]’s rookie season in 2012. Moments include hitting Harper’s first major league home run, playing in the right fielders debut MLB All-Star Game, as well as leading the [[Washington Nationals]] to the playoffs.  || 10950 XP || 1100 Stubs
|-
| [[Babe Ruth]] || Recreating the career of widely regarded greatest baseball player of all time [[Babe Ruth]] is completed through reenacting nine key moments of the pitchers career. Moments include pitching for the [[Boston Red Sox]] during the world series and breaking batting records. || 9400 XP || 1325 Stubs
|-
| 2016 Chicago Cubs || Recreate the key points of the 2016 [[Chicago Cubs]] World Series winning season, ending the longest championship drought in MLB history, 108 years. || 20000 XP || 2100 Stubs
|}


=== Diamond Dynasty ===
=== Diamond Dynasty ===
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=== Road to the Show ===
=== Road to the Show ===
Road to the Show returns to the series in MLB The Show 19. This game mode allows players to create and control an individual pro for a multi season career.
Road to the Show returns to the series in MLB The Show 19. This game mode allows players to create and control an individual pro for a multi season career.
Players also have the option to prioritise personality types for their character, these are:<ref>{{cite news |last=Good|first=Owen|date=April 4, 2019|title=Big sticks get some soft speaking in MLB The Show 19’s career mode|website=Polygon|url=https://www.polygon.com/reviews/2019/4/4/18295941/mlb-the-show-19-review-road-to-the-show-diamond-dynasty-ps4|access-date=November 1, 2020}}</ref>
Players also have the option to prioritise personality types for their character, these are:<ref>{{cite news |last=Good|first=Owen|date=April 4, 2019|title=Big sticks get some soft speaking in MLB The Show 19's career mode|website=Polygon|url=https://www.polygon.com/reviews/2019/4/4/18295941/mlb-the-show-19-review-road-to-the-show-diamond-dynasty-ps4|access-date=November 1, 2020}}</ref>
* '''Commander in Chief''' (team captain).
* '''Commander in Chief''' (team captain).
* '''Maverick''' (lone-wolf type).
* '''Maverick''' (lone-wolf type).
* '''Lighting Rod''' (no-nonsense result getter).
* '''Lighting Rod''' (no-nonsense result getter).
* '''Heart and Soul''' (tight social circle).

=== Track List ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+ ''MLB The Show 19'' Tracklist
|-
! Artist !! Song
|-
| [[Aloe Blacc]] || Come To Play
|-
| [[Big Boi]] || Doin' It
|-
| [[Cage the Elephant]] & [[Beck]] || Night Running
|-
| [[Classified (rapper)|Classified]] || Damn Right (credited in game as "D*** Right")
|-
| [[Cook Classics]] ft. [[Outasight]] || The Real Thing
|-
| [[Frank Carter (musician)|Frank Carter]] & [[Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes|The Rattlesnakes]] || Crowbar
|-
| [[Greta Van Fleet]] || When The Curtain Falls
|-
| [[High Tatras]] || Thundaclap a Scrappa
|-
| [[Interpol (band)|Interpol]] || The Rover (DJ Dodger Stadium Remix)
|-
| [[Logic (musician)|Logic]] || The Return
|-
| [[Marshmello]] & [[Roddy Ricch]] || Project Dreams
|-
| [[Migos]] || Is You Ready
|-
| [[Mike WiLL Made-It]], [[Crime Mob]] & [[Slim Jxmmi]] || We Can Hit
|-
| [[Tobe Nwigwe]] || PEEP GAME ft. F.A.T.
|-
| [[TOKiMONSTA]] (feat. [[Anderson .Paak]] & [[KRNE]]) || Put It Down
|-
| [[Vic Mensa]] || Reverse ft. [[G-Eazy]]
|-
| [[Wale (rapper)|Wale]] || My Boy (Ft. [[J.Cole]])
|-
| [[Young The Giant]] || Tightrope
|}


== Release ==
== Release ==
[[Sony San Diego]] announced on the second of November 2018 the official release date for MLB The Show 2019 as well as the details regarding special editions. The 2019 edition of the series ‘The Show’ was released on March 26, 2019. [[SIE San Diego Studio]] released a closed alpha early access to the video game between the dates of 13–19 December. The closed alpha provided fans early access to participate in game modes such as the Diamond Dynasty, Battle Royale and Play with Friends features.<ref>{{cite news|last=Noah|first=Steve|date=November 27, 2018|title=MLB The Show 19 Closed Alpha Starts on December 13 - Today is the Last Day to Sign Up|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2018/11/02/mlb-the-show-19-release-date-pre-order-bonuses-and-special-edition-details-revealed/#74832293a6eb|access-date=August 22, 2020}}</ref>
[[San Diego Studio]] announced on the second of November 2018 the official release date for MLB The Show 2019 as well as the details regarding special editions. The 2019 edition of the series ‘The Show’ was released on March 26, 2019. [[San Diego Studio]] released a closed alpha early access to the video game between 13–19 December. The closed alpha provided fans early access to participate in game modes such as the Diamond Dynasty, Battle Royale and Play with Friends features.<ref>{{cite news|last=Noah|first=Steve|date=November 27, 2018|title=MLB The Show 19 Closed Alpha Starts on December 13 - Today is the Last Day to Sign Up|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2018/11/02/mlb-the-show-19-release-date-pre-order-bonuses-and-special-edition-details-revealed/#74832293a6eb|access-date=August 22, 2020}}</ref>


Since its creation, The Show series has been a Sony exclusive video game. However on December 10 2019, it was announced as part of Sony’s renewed deal with the MLB and MLBPA that the video game series will be available to play on Xbox, Nintendo and PC from 2021. MLB The Show will be only major baseball franchise available on Xbox, Nintendo and PC platforms. <ref>{{cite news |last=Mazique|first=Brian|date=December 10, 2019|title=‘MLB The Show’: The Day Xbox, Nintendo Switch And PC Baseball Fans Have Been Waiting For Is Here|website=Forbes|access-date=November 2, 2020|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2019/12/10/mlb-the-show-20-the-day-xbox-nintendo-switch-and-pc-baseball-fans-have-been-waiting-for-is-here/?sh=42681736602a}}</ref>
Since its creation, The Show series had been a [[PlayStation]] exclusive franchise. However, on December 10, 2019, it was announced as part of [[Sony]]’s renewed deal with the [[MLB]] and [[MLBPA]] that the video game series will be available to play on [[Xbox]], [[Nintendo]] and [[Personal computer|PC]] from 2021. MLB The Show will be only major baseball franchise available on [[Xbox]], [[Nintendo]] and [[Personal computer|PC]] platforms.<ref>{{cite news |last=Mazique|first=Brian|date=December 10, 2019|title='MLB The Show': The Day Xbox, Nintendo Switch And PC Baseball Fans Have Been Waiting For Is Here|website=Forbes|access-date=November 2, 2020|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2019/12/10/mlb-the-show-20-the-day-xbox-nintendo-switch-and-pc-baseball-fans-have-been-waiting-for-is-here/?sh=42681736602a}}</ref>


===Cover===
===Cover===
On November 2, 2018, it was announced that Bryce Harper would be featured on the cover for the 2019 edition of the game. However, since he was a free agent at the time, he was depicted on the placeholder image in a white hoodie.<ref>{{cite news |last=Chiari|first=Mike|date=November 2, 2018|title=Bryce Harper 'Honored' to Be on MLB The Show 19 Cover; Unsure with Which Team|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2804133-bryce-harper-honored-to-be-on-mlb-the-show-19-cover-unsure-with-which-team|work=[[Bleacher Report]]|access-date=April 4, 2019}}</ref> On February 28, 2019, after Harper signed with the Phillies, the official cover design was released.<ref>{{cite news |last=Chiari|first=Mike|date=February 28, 2019|title=MLB The Show 19 at long last has its cover star in uniform|url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/28/18245157/mlb-the-show-19-cover-bryce-harper-phillies-release-date-ps4|work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|accessdate=April 4, 2019}}</ref>
On November 2, 2018, it was announced that [[Bryce Harper]] would be featured on the cover for the 2019 edition of the game. However, since he was a free agent at the time, he was depicted on the placeholder image in a white hoodie.<ref>{{cite news |last=Chiari|first=Mike|date=November 2, 2018|title=Bryce Harper 'Honored' to Be on MLB The Show 19 Cover; Unsure with Which Team|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2804133-bryce-harper-honored-to-be-on-mlb-the-show-19-cover-unsure-with-which-team|work=[[Bleacher Report]]|access-date=April 4, 2019}}</ref> On February 28, 2019, after Harper signed with the [[Philadelphia Phillies]], the official cover design was released.<ref>{{cite news |last=Chiari|first=Mike|date=February 28, 2019|title=MLB The Show 19 at long last has its cover star in uniform|url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/28/18245157/mlb-the-show-19-cover-bryce-harper-phillies-release-date-ps4|work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|accessdate=April 4, 2019}}</ref>

===Editions===
The game was released in four alternative editions, varying in included benefits and price, listed below in USD.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ MLB The Show 19 Editions<ref>{{cite news |last=Mazique|first=Brian|date=November 2, 2018|title=MLB The Show 19' release date, pre-order bonuses and special edition details revealed|website=Forbes|access-date= November 1, 2020|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2018/11/02/mlb-the-show-19-release-date-pre-order-bonuses-and-special-edition-details-revealed/#251aea4aa6eb}}</ref>
|-
! Edition !! Features
|-
| Standard Edition || $59.99
* Full game.
|-
| MVP Edition || $69.99
* Full game
* Limited edition MVP Edition Steel Book
* Prestige Player Gear Up Choice Pack
* Choose 1 of 30 Diamond Flashback Legends
* 6,000 Stubs (Diamond Dynasty)
* Choose 1 Classic Stadium
* 10 Standard Packs (Diamond Dynasty)
* 30 Custom Avatars
|-
| Digital Deluxe Edition || $99.99
* Full Game
* 1 Prestige Gear Up Choice Pack
* Choose 1 of 30 Diamond Flashback Legends
* 15,000 Stubs (Diamond Dynasty)
* 1 Ballin is a Habit Pack
* Choose 1 Classic Stadium
* 30 Standard Packs (Diamond Dynasty)
* 30 Custom Avatars
|-
| Gone Yard Edition || $99.99
* Digital New Era Gone Yard Edition 9FIFTY Hat for use in game
* Prestige Gear Up Choice Pack
* Choose 1 of 30 Diamond Flashback Legends
* 20 Standard Packs (Diamond Dynasty)
* 30 Custom PS4 Avatars
* Choose 1 Classic Stadium
* 15,000 Stubs (Diamond Dynasty)
Available only in physical version.*
|}


== Competitive ==
== Competitive ==


Sony, in conjunction with the ESL (Electronic Sports League), hosted two competitive competitions.
[[Sony]], in conjunction with the ESL ([[Electronic Sports League]]), hosted two competitive competitions.

In February of 2020, 106 professional gamers competed in a competition called the New Year’s Cup Finals. The event was labelled by professional gamer GomesDaLegend as a “disaster”. This was due to the ESL reseeding, the restructuring of the competition tree, once the event had already began, rendering the commenced competition as null and void. In response to the discontent amongst players, Sony announced a new competition would be scheduled, taking place between February 29 and March 1 2020.<ref>{{cite news |last=Noah|first=Steve|date=February 25, 2020|title=The New Year's Cup Finals For MLB The Show 19 Didn't Go According to Plan, So They Are Having A Redo| website=Operationa Sports|access-date=November 2, 2020|url=https://www.operationsports.com/the-new-years-cup-finals-for-mlb-the-show-19-didnt-go-according-to-plan-so-they-are-having-a-redo/}}</ref>. Rewards for the tournament were as follows: $4000 for first place, $2000 for second place, $1000 to both third and forth, and $500 for fifth to eighth. <ref>{{cite news |last=|first=|date=February 17, 2020|title=MLB The Show 19 1on1 New Years Cup - Final - New|website=ESL Play|access-date=November 2, 2020|url=https://play.eslgaming.com/mlbtheshow/playstation/mlbtheshow19-ps4/challenger/nyc-new-final-north-america/}}</ref>


Commencing November the 17th 2019, the ESL hosted the Fall Cup Final. The competition involved 128 players competing in a 1 on 1 format on Diamond Dynasty. The winner of the tournament was rewarded with a $4,000 reward, second place received $2,000, third and fourth both received $1,000 whilst fifth to eight won $500. The final, occurring on the 16th of November 2019, was won by gamer Otoxii. <ref>{{cite news|last= |first= |date=November 17, 2020|title=MLB The Show 19 1on1 Fall Cup Final|website=ESL Play|access-date=November 6, 2020|url=https://play.eslgaming.com/mlbtheshow/playstation/mlbtheshow19-ps4/challenger/fall-cup-final-north-america/}}</ref>
In February 2020, 106 professional gamers competed in a competition called the New Year’s Cup Finals. The event was labelled by professional gamer GomesDaLegend as a “disaster”. This was due to the ESL reseeding, the restructuring of the competition tree, once the event had already began, rendering the commenced competition as null and void. In response to the discontent amongst players, Sony announced a new competition would be scheduled, taking place between February 29 and March 1, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |last=Noah|first=Steve|date=February 25, 2020|title=The New Year's Cup Finals For MLB The Show 19 Didn't Go According to Plan, So They Are Having A Redo| website=Operationa Sports|access-date=November 2, 2020|url=https://www.operationsports.com/the-new-years-cup-finals-for-mlb-the-show-19-didnt-go-according-to-plan-so-they-are-having-a-redo/}}</ref> Rewards for the tournament were as follows: $4000 for first place, $2000 for second place, $1000 to both third and forth, and $500 for fifth to eighth.<ref>{{cite news |date=February 17, 2020|title=MLB The Show 19 1on1 New Years Cup - Final - New|website=ESL Play|access-date=November 2, 2020|url=https://play.eslgaming.com/mlbtheshow/playstation/mlbtheshow19-ps4/challenger/nyc-new-final-north-america/}}</ref>


Commencing November the 17th 2019, the ESL hosted the Fall Cup Final. The competition involved 128 players competing in a 1 on 1 format on Diamond Dynasty. The winner of the tournament was rewarded with a $4,000 reward, second place received $2,000, third and fourth both received $1,000 whilst fifth to eight won $500. The final, occurring on the 16th of November 2019, was won by gamer Otoxii.<ref>{{cite news|date=November 17, 2020|title=MLB The Show 19 1on1 Fall Cup Final|website=ESL Play|access-date=November 6, 2020|url=https://play.eslgaming.com/mlbtheshow/playstation/mlbtheshow19-ps4/challenger/fall-cup-final-north-america/}}</ref>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
{{video game reviews
{{video game reviews
|MC = 86/100<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/mlb-the-show-19|title=MLB The Show 19 critic reviews for PlayStation 4|work=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=April 4, 2019}}</ref>
|MC = 86/100<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/mlb-the-show-19/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4|title=MLB The Show 19 critic reviews for PlayStation 4|work=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=April 4, 2019}}</ref>
| GI = 8.5/10<ref name="GI">{{cite magazine |last=Reiner |first=Andrew |date=April 1, 2019 |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/mlb-the-show-19/in-the-hunt-again|title=MLB The Show 19: In the Hunt Again |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |accessdate=April 1, 2019}}</ref>
| GI = 8.5/10<ref name="GI">{{cite magazine |last=Reiner |first=Andrew |date=April 1, 2019 |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/mlb-the-show-19/in-the-hunt-again|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402011515/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/mlb-the-show-19/in-the-hunt-again|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 2, 2019|title=MLB The Show 19: In the Hunt Again |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |accessdate=April 1, 2019}}</ref>
| GSpot = 9/10<ref name="Gspot">{{cite web |last= Wakeling |first=Richard |date=April 3, 2018 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mlb-the-show-19-review-play-ball/1900-6417114/|title=MLB The Show 19 Review: Play Ball! |website=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=April 3, 2018}}</ref>
| GSpot = 9/10<ref name="Gspot">{{cite web |last= Wakeling |first=Richard |date=April 3, 2018 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mlb-the-show-19-review-play-ball/1900-6417114/|title=MLB The Show 19 Review: Play Ball! |website=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=April 3, 2018}}</ref>
| IGN = 8.7/10<ref name="IGN">{{cite web |last=Roark |first=Caley |date=March 29, 2018
| IGN = 8.7/10<ref name="IGN">{{cite web |last=Roark |first=Caley |date=March 29, 2018
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Whilst previous editions to the MLB The Show series have been critiqued in reviews through failing to provide a considerate update to the video game as well as focusing on microtransactions, these issues have been addressed by the developers at Sony San Diego. MLB The Show 19 has reduced the focus on microtransactions, referring to the need to spend real money in exchange for stubs, in order to benefit in game modes such as Diamond Dyansty. Reviews have highlighted the ability to progress within the Diamond Dynasty game mode without the need of microtransactions. <ref>{{cite news|last=Vahlström|first=Johan|date=April 1, 2019|title=MLB 19: The Show|website=Game Reactor|access-date=November 6, 2020|url=https://www.gamereactor.eu/mlb-19-the-show-review/}}</ref>
Whilst previous editions to the MLB The Show series have been critiqued in reviews through failing to provide a considerate update to the video game as well as focusing on microtransactions, these issues have been addressed by the developers at [[San Diego Studio]]. MLB The Show 19 has reduced the focus on microtransactions, referring to the need to spend real money in exchange for stubs, in order to benefit in game modes such as Diamond Dynasty. Reviews have highlighted the ability to progress within the Diamond Dynasty game mode without the need of microtransactions.<ref>{{cite news|last=Vahlström|first=Johan|date=April 1, 2019|title=MLB 19: The Show|website=Game Reactor|access-date=November 6, 2020|url=https://www.gamereactor.eu/mlb-19-the-show-review/}}</ref>


''MLB The Show 19'' received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to [[Metacritic]].
''MLB The Show 19'' received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to [[Metacritic]].
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| 2020 || D.I.C.E. Awards || Game of the Year || Nominated || <ref>{{cite web |last=Chalk |first=Andy |date=January 13, 2020 |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/control-and-death-stranding-get-eight-nominations-each-for-the-2020-dice-awards/ |title=Control and Death Stranding get 8 nominations each for the 2020 DICE Awards |website=[[PC Gamer]] |accessdate=January 19, 2020}}</ref>
| 2020 || [[23rd Annual D.I.C.E. Awards]] || [[D.I.C.E. Award for Sports Game of the Year|Sports Game of the Year]] || Nominated || <ref>{{cite web |last=Chalk |first=Andy |date=January 13, 2020 |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/control-and-death-stranding-get-eight-nominations-each-for-the-2020-dice-awards/ |title=Control and Death Stranding get 8 nominations each for the 2020 DICE Awards |website=[[PC Gamer]] |accessdate=January 19, 2020}}</ref>
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| 2020 || NAVGTR Awards || Game, Franchise Sports || Nominated || <ref>{{cite web |date=January 13, 2020 |url=https://navgtr.org/2019-nominees/ |title=2019 Nominees |website=National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers |accessdate=January 19, 2020}}</ref>
| 2020 || NAVGTR Awards || Game, Franchise Sports || Nominated || <ref>{{cite web |date=January 13, 2020 |url=https://navgtr.org/2019-nominees/ |title=2019 Nominees |website=National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers |accessdate=January 19, 2020}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 00:41, 9 December 2024

MLB The Show 19
North American cover art featuring Bryce Harper
Developer(s)San Diego Studio
Publisher(s)Sony Interactive Entertainment
SeriesMLB: The Show
Platform(s)PlayStation 4
ReleaseMarch 26, 2019
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

MLB The Show 19 is a 2019 baseball video game developed by San Diego Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 4. It is the fourteenth installment in the MLB: The Show series. Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is featured as the cover star.[1]

Matt Vasgersian, Mark DeRosa and Dan Plesac call the play-by-plays. Heidi Watney joined the game as a sideline reporter and Alex Miniak replaces Mike Carlucci as the public address announcer.

Diamond Dynasty, Road to the Show and Franchise game modes return whilst Moments and March to October make their series debuts.

Features

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"March to October" makes its debut in this game. "Moments" lets the user relive and recreate famous moments in MLB history. This mode will be intertwined with the MLB The Show's "Diamond Dynasty", but also can be played strictly offline. As the user complete moments, they receive rewards like diamond dynasty cards and stubs, the game's virtual currency.

The game also features an improved emphasis on defense, with updated mechanics and animations. Pitchers are broken down into three categories: "Plain Filthy" (who move the ball well), "Flamethrower" (who throw the heat) and "Control Freak" (who focus on location), while batters are broken down into five: "Pure Power" (power hitters), "Small Ball" (puts the ball in play), "Mr. Utility" (great situational player), "Rock Steady" (solid all around) and "The Anomaly" (Power hitters with great speed).[2]

Whilst legends have been an existing feature, this years edition introduced a further thirty names to the list, taking the total to 58 legends appearing in MLB The Show 19. Christy Mathewson, Ty Cobb, Jason Kendall, Rob Dibble, Willie Mays, Jimmie Foxx, Iván Rodríguez, Cliff Lee, Andruw Jones, Walter Johnson, Kerry Wood, Cy Young, Mark Prior, Rogers Hornsby, Lou Gehrig, Hal Newhouser, Bret Boone, Don Mattingly, A. J. Burnett and Rickey Henderson all feature as legends for the first time.[3] The legends are playable both online, in modes such as Diamond Dynasty, as well as offline, appearing as free agents in franchise mode.[4]

Commentary

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The gameplay announcers are Matt Vasgersian, Mark DeRosa and Dan Plesac, whilst former Boston Red Sox field reporter Heidi Watney this year joins The Show series as a sideline reporter.[5] Alex Miniak also replaces Mike Carlucci as the public address announcer and Erik Braa is the narrator of the Road To The Show game mode.[6]

Franchise Mode

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Returning favorites include "Franchise Mode" (in which the user can take control of any MLB team over the course of several seasons) and "Road to the Show" (in which the user creates a new player and plays out his career through Double-A, Triple-A and the majors).

Moments Mode

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Moments Mode made its debut in the video game series in MLB The Show 19. This mode brings iconic baseball moments to the platform, allowing players to take part in recreating historic moments. The moments included in the game mode vary from as recent as plays by cover athlete Bryce Harper and the 2016 Chicago Cubs, to Babe Ruth and Willie Mays, requiring the user to recreate a sequence of match-winning plays pictured in black and white.[7]

Moments
Legends Moment Reward
Ken Griffey Jr. Reenact the career of legendary power hitter Ken Griffey Jr. This moment requires the player to hit back to back home runs playing as both Ken Griffey Jr. and Sr. in 1990, as well as lead the Seattle Mariners to their first West Division Title in 1995. 84050 XP 11500 Stubs
Willie Mays Willie Mays’ lengthier moments require players to recreate key points of the center fielders 1954 MVP season as well as lead the New York Giants to the 1954 World Series Title. Single play moments include recording Mays’ 600th home run and 3000th hit. 14000 XP 1000 Stubs
Bryce Harper Recreating the key moments of MLB The Show 19 cover athlete Bryce Harper’s rookie season in 2012. Moments include hitting Harper’s first major league home run, playing in the right fielders debut MLB All-Star Game, as well as leading the Washington Nationals to the playoffs.  10950 XP 1100 Stubs
Babe Ruth Recreating the career of widely regarded greatest baseball player of all time Babe Ruth is completed through reenacting nine key moments of the pitchers career. Moments include pitching for the Boston Red Sox during the world series and breaking batting records. 9400 XP 1325 Stubs
2016 Chicago Cubs Recreate the key points of the 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series winning season, ending the longest championship drought in MLB history, 108 years. 20000 XP 2100 Stubs

Diamond Dynasty

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Once again featuring in the series, Diamond Dynasty is the online mode which allows players to construct their own team through earning and spending ‘stubs’, the online currency. The focus for MLB The Show 19's Diamond Dynasty mode is to promote the accessibility of player cards, earned through playing games, pack openings, purchased on the virtual market as well as earned through reward programs. New features to the game mode include; Team Affinity, rewarding players for using players from their favourite MLB team, Signature Series, a new set of rare player cards to unlock and Ranked Season's.[8]

March to October

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March to October is a new game mode to The Show's series on MLB The Show 19. The feature differs from the traditional franchise game mode through creating a streamlined, shortened season experience. Rather than controlling the entire 162 game schedule, the season is condensed to require the player to only play the season's pivotal moments.[9]

Road to the Show

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Road to the Show returns to the series in MLB The Show 19. This game mode allows players to create and control an individual pro for a multi season career. Players also have the option to prioritise personality types for their character, these are:[10]

  • Commander in Chief (team captain).
  • Maverick (lone-wolf type).
  • Lighting Rod (no-nonsense result getter).
  • Heart and Soul (tight social circle).

Release

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San Diego Studio announced on the second of November 2018 the official release date for MLB The Show 2019 as well as the details regarding special editions. The 2019 edition of the series ‘The Show’ was released on March 26, 2019. San Diego Studio released a closed alpha early access to the video game between 13–19 December. The closed alpha provided fans early access to participate in game modes such as the Diamond Dynasty, Battle Royale and Play with Friends features.[11]

Since its creation, The Show series had been a PlayStation exclusive franchise. However, on December 10, 2019, it was announced as part of Sony’s renewed deal with the MLB and MLBPA that the video game series will be available to play on Xbox, Nintendo and PC from 2021. MLB The Show will be only major baseball franchise available on Xbox, Nintendo and PC platforms.[12]

Cover

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On November 2, 2018, it was announced that Bryce Harper would be featured on the cover for the 2019 edition of the game. However, since he was a free agent at the time, he was depicted on the placeholder image in a white hoodie.[13] On February 28, 2019, after Harper signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, the official cover design was released.[14]

Competitive

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Sony, in conjunction with the ESL (Electronic Sports League), hosted two competitive competitions.

In February 2020, 106 professional gamers competed in a competition called the New Year’s Cup Finals. The event was labelled by professional gamer GomesDaLegend as a “disaster”. This was due to the ESL reseeding, the restructuring of the competition tree, once the event had already began, rendering the commenced competition as null and void. In response to the discontent amongst players, Sony announced a new competition would be scheduled, taking place between February 29 and March 1, 2020.[15] Rewards for the tournament were as follows: $4000 for first place, $2000 for second place, $1000 to both third and forth, and $500 for fifth to eighth.[16]

Commencing November the 17th 2019, the ESL hosted the Fall Cup Final. The competition involved 128 players competing in a 1 on 1 format on Diamond Dynasty. The winner of the tournament was rewarded with a $4,000 reward, second place received $2,000, third and fourth both received $1,000 whilst fifth to eight won $500. The final, occurring on the 16th of November 2019, was won by gamer Otoxii.[17]

Reception

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Whilst previous editions to the MLB The Show series have been critiqued in reviews through failing to provide a considerate update to the video game as well as focusing on microtransactions, these issues have been addressed by the developers at San Diego Studio. MLB The Show 19 has reduced the focus on microtransactions, referring to the need to spend real money in exchange for stubs, in order to benefit in game modes such as Diamond Dynasty. Reviews have highlighted the ability to progress within the Diamond Dynasty game mode without the need of microtransactions.[22]

MLB The Show 19 received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to Metacritic.

In its 8.7/10 review, IGN wrote: "Refined gameplay, new modes, and a deep Road to the Show mode give MLB The Show 19 a promising opening day."[21] Game Informer gave the game 8.5/10, praising its graphics and writing, "After a down year, Sony delivers exciting new content and a host of fixes. The series is back on track."[19] GameSpot gave the game 9/10, praising the fielding mechanics, RPG elements of the Road to the Show mode and reward system of the game's card collecting mode.[20]

Sales

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In January 2020, The NPD Group confirmed that MLB The Show 19 is the best selling baseball genre game in U.S. history.[23]

Awards

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Year Award Category Result Ref
2020 23rd Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Sports Game of the Year Nominated [24]
2020 NAVGTR Awards Game, Franchise Sports Nominated [25]

References

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  1. ^ Clair, Michael (November 2, 2018). "Bryce Harper is this year's 'MLB: The Show' cover star". Cut4 by MLB.com. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  2. ^ Petite, Steven (April 4, 2019). "Here's everything you need to know about MLB The Show 19". Digital Trends. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  3. ^ Karbousky, Joseph (March 18, 2019). "MLB The Show 19: Legends List As Of March 21, Along With Two Must Adds". VGR. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  4. ^ Mazique, Brian (March 26, 2019). "'MLB The Show 19': A Complete Look At All Legend Player Ratings". Forbes. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  5. ^ Karbousky, Joseph (March 7, 2019). "Heidi Watney joins MLB The Show 19, reveals her motion capture pics". VGR. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  6. ^ IMDb (2019). "MLB 19: The Show (2019)". IMDb. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  7. ^ Sarkar, Samit (February 26, 2019). "MLB The Show 19 takes a trip through baseball history". Polygon. Retrieved November 1, 2020.. Completing each moment will earn XP and Stubs.
  8. ^ Mazique, Brian (March 26, 2019). "MLB The Show 19' Review: really good, but too conservative to be great". Forbes. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  9. ^ Roling, Chris (March 17, 2019). "MLB The Show 19: latest trailer, 'March to October' mode info and release date". Bleacher Report. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  10. ^ Good, Owen (April 4, 2019). "Big sticks get some soft speaking in MLB The Show 19's career mode". Polygon. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  11. ^ Noah, Steve (November 27, 2018). "MLB The Show 19 Closed Alpha Starts on December 13 - Today is the Last Day to Sign Up". Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  12. ^ Mazique, Brian (December 10, 2019). "'MLB The Show': The Day Xbox, Nintendo Switch And PC Baseball Fans Have Been Waiting For Is Here". Forbes. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  13. ^ Chiari, Mike (November 2, 2018). "Bryce Harper 'Honored' to Be on MLB The Show 19 Cover; Unsure with Which Team". Bleacher Report. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  14. ^ Chiari, Mike (February 28, 2019). "MLB The Show 19 at long last has its cover star in uniform". Polygon. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  15. ^ Noah, Steve (February 25, 2020). "The New Year's Cup Finals For MLB The Show 19 Didn't Go According to Plan, So They Are Having A Redo". Operationa Sports. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  16. ^ "MLB The Show 19 1on1 New Years Cup - Final - New". ESL Play. February 17, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  17. ^ "MLB The Show 19 1on1 Fall Cup Final". ESL Play. November 17, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  18. ^ "MLB The Show 19 critic reviews for PlayStation 4". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  19. ^ a b Reiner, Andrew (April 1, 2019). "MLB The Show 19: In the Hunt Again". Game Informer. Archived from the original on April 2, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
  20. ^ a b Wakeling, Richard (April 3, 2018). "MLB The Show 19 Review: Play Ball!". GameSpot. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  21. ^ a b Roark, Caley (March 29, 2018). "MLB The Show 19 Review". IGN. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  22. ^ Vahlström, Johan (April 1, 2019). "MLB 19: The Show". Game Reactor. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  23. ^ Grubb, Jeff (January 16, 2020). "December 2019 NPD — Call of Duty, Star Wars close out 2019 on top". The NPD Group. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  24. ^ Chalk, Andy (January 13, 2020). "Control and Death Stranding get 8 nominations each for the 2020 DICE Awards". PC Gamer. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
  25. ^ "2019 Nominees". National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers. January 13, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
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