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Legions of fans had their first chance in the history of the MLB The Show franchise to vote for who graces its cover in 2013. In what some might have considered a surprise, Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates won the vote and earned his place in video game history. He takes his place alongside David Ortiz, David Wright, Dustin Pedroia, Joe Mauer, and Adrian Gonzalez as the only MLB players to grace the cover of The Show in the United States. Jose Bautista has graced an alternate cover in Canada since 2012. League agreements and endorsement deals all play a factor in who makes the cover but to me that should not matter. The best choice should be the choice, period!
With the 2013 Major League Baseball season creeping up on the All-Star break what better time to create the short list of who should grace the cover of MLB 14 The Show. I am breaking down six players that feel have earned the right to be in the conversation as cover athlete for 2014. But it will be you, the baseball and video game enthusiast, that makes the final call. We are going to vote on it. I will list all six choices and an option for “other”. If you do not agree with any of my choices then pick other and leave a comment with who you think should be the MLB 14 The Show cover athlete. Let the voting begin and let’s see if we can influence who becomes the 2014 cover athlete.
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Troy Tulowitzki SS Colorado Rockies: To date this season (thru 61 games) he is hitting .347 with 16 home runs, 51 RBI and slugging .635. For his career he has a .296 average, 146 home runs and 521 RBI in 805 games. He has remained faithful, signing a long extension, to the Rockies and the fans are reaping the rewards. He is a two time All-Star, two time Silver Slugger and two time Gold Glove winner. The man can play and deserves a shot at the cover.
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Mike Trout OF Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Dynamic, enthusiastic, young and a phenomenal talent. Had his “hello world” moment in 2012 hitting .326 with 30 home runs, 83 RBI, 129 runs, and stealing 49 bases in 139 games as a rookie. Voted an All-Star in his rookie campaign while garnering Rookie of the Year honors, winning a Silver Slugger award and finished second in MVP voting. If it wasn’t for Cabrera’s Triple Crown year he would have won. In 76 games of his sophomore season he is hitting .306 with 12 home runs, 46 RBI and 18 stolen bases.
Up Next: Matt Harvey, Miguel Cabrera, Clayton Kershaw and Bryce Harper
90 Comments
Nicholas Juliani
November 7, 2014 at 1:03 pmryan howard
Rich
November 4, 2013 at 8:31 pmManny Machado
Adam Solowiei
December 26, 2013 at 11:31 pmCan’t fault the logic.
Zak Taylor
November 3, 2013 at 11:58 pmMichael Wacha!
Adam Solowiei
December 26, 2013 at 11:30 pmDef a lot of love for Wacha. He came on like a train..
Cody Nelson
November 2, 2013 at 7:11 pmMichael Wacha
Justin
November 1, 2013 at 9:38 pmYu Darvish good talent and also Victor Martinez
Matt
October 31, 2013 at 11:43 pmI know you saw the WORLD SERIES AND I KNOW HES BEEN ON THE COVER BUT THIS YEAR IS DIFFERENT BIG PAPI
Adam Solowiei
December 26, 2013 at 11:29 pmI can see where you are coming from but I am all about new folks for the cover. Papi was great though.
Ryan
October 28, 2013 at 8:10 pmThe most feared pitcher in all of baseball CRAIG KIMBREL!!!!!!!!!
Unknown
October 27, 2013 at 11:07 amMariano Rivera “Mo”
Jared
October 26, 2013 at 10:41 pmMy vote is Miguel Cabrera, but not just because i am a Tigers fan. I voted for him because he is first in pretty much every batting category and is one of the best. I also think Molina, Kershaw, and Andrelton Simmons are great picks and i would be happy if they made the cover as well.
Roger
October 25, 2013 at 9:50 amMolina is my first choice. Best catcher in the game and also the hardest worker. Top MVP candidate. Best player on the best NL team. Another pick would be Paul Goldschmidt. Outstanding year, always had the big hits. I would pick Molina over him just because the Cardinals won the NL and the D’Backs aren’t so good. Both solid choices for the cover man, and the MVP.
Adam Solowiei
December 26, 2013 at 11:28 pmI like the idea of Goldschmidt, I still think he should have won the MVP
No name
October 24, 2013 at 11:05 pmI think a Mariano retiree cover would be very cool (but i would like to see Molina or Beltran) perhaps
Adam Solowiei
October 24, 2013 at 11:24 pmYeah the Mo sentiment is building up.. I like the Molina idea. not sure about Beltran.
BRAEDEN
October 21, 2013 at 8:20 pmMariano Rivera
Bryce Harper
Sinn Soo Choo
Buster Posey
Miguel Cabrera
Mike Trout
Ichiro
any of them all of them deserve it
alberto berrios
October 16, 2013 at 11:38 pmI honestly give all the players much respect but i think i have a much better idea for the next cover. Could make a special edition copy in a titanium casing with pinstripes for Mariano Rivera. I am a mets fan so i must admit this idea came to my heart because i love the game of baseball. I hope everyone who reads this thinks the same.
Adam Solowiei
October 24, 2013 at 11:23 pmI agreed with another poster about Rivera but I must admit the cover idea is pretty cool
Josh
October 14, 2013 at 8:16 amHeyward!!!
Brian
October 13, 2013 at 1:14 pmFreddie Freeman for the Atlanta Braves. Get on board now, he will be winning multiple batting titles and MVP’s. Should be in the race this year, excellent defensively as well.
Adam Solowiei
October 24, 2013 at 11:22 pmSolid young player
Lil' Tim
October 13, 2013 at 9:40 amI think it should be Matt Adams of the St. Louis Cardinals who came in after the RBI machine, Allen Craig took a few days off and now he’s in the post season following the injury of Allen. This man is a perfect cover for The Show because he is a rookie and a slugger
Adam Solowiei
October 24, 2013 at 11:21 pmI think I can see where you are coming from but I am not sold. Although Adams is a talent just not sure he would resonate.
Tyler Castillo
October 12, 2013 at 4:14 pmYasiel Puig
Adam Solowiei
October 24, 2013 at 11:20 pmHard to knock it. He is a draw for sure
Jeramiah
October 2, 2013 at 6:54 pmBryce Harper all the way
Adam Solowiei
October 2, 2013 at 11:23 pmI have him on the list so would be a fool to question the choice:)
roger
October 2, 2013 at 4:50 pmrobinson cano
Adam Solowiei
October 2, 2013 at 11:23 pmThe $300M man? I can see how he might deserve a place on the cover
Nick Lasley
September 27, 2013 at 11:38 amPretty awesome that you included Tulo on the list. As a Rockies fan, I’d have to give him my vote. I’d also have to say Michael Cuddyer deserves the cover. After all, he may very well be the National League batting champion this season.
Adam Solowiei
October 2, 2013 at 11:26 pmTulo is an incredible talent. He only issue has been health. I agree Cuddyer is having a great season as well.
Minwoolee
September 25, 2013 at 10:40 amCincinnati reds- shin soo-choo
Adam Solowiei
October 2, 2013 at 11:25 pmInteresting Choice. I am surprised that you didn’t default to Votto or Bruce from the Reds but he is having a very solid season
Dwight Thompson
September 22, 2013 at 11:57 amMike Trout
Adam Solowiei
September 22, 2013 at 11:42 pmI agree he should be considered. I have him on the original list
Allon
September 20, 2013 at 10:07 pmYasiel puig
Adam Solowiei
September 22, 2013 at 11:43 pmI agree that he is in the conversation. Dynamic young player
walter scholl
September 14, 2013 at 10:24 pmi think yadier molina or matt carpenter should because they are both having record breaking seasons
Adam Solowiei
September 22, 2013 at 11:44 pmI commented about Molina in the past. Carpenter is an interesting choice. A great talent but I am not sure if he is there yet. He will be!
yeah
September 6, 2013 at 11:51 pmI think that yasiel puig should be on the front cover of the game because he made a big Impact
Adam Solowiei
September 22, 2013 at 11:45 pmAs I said, a dynamic young player that is in the conversation for sure.