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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
gerardo plascencia
September 2, 2013 at 3:19 ami think it should be between Chris johnson, kershaw, kimbral, mariano rivera, miguel cabrera, tulowitzky, darvish , and paul goldschmidt
Nick Caldwell
August 27, 2013 at 7:17 pmFelix Hernandez
Yasiel Puig
Matt Wagner
August 27, 2013 at 5:53 amcarlos gonzalez
Zach
August 25, 2013 at 3:20 pmHunter pence
Cris Davis
Jose Fernadaze
Mo yankees
Garrett begore
August 20, 2013 at 3:45 pmCome on everyone it’s the Sandmans last year let’s make it Mariano Rivera the best closer of all time
Adam Solowiei
August 22, 2013 at 11:46 pmThat is logic that is hard to dispute and I will not try. He is the greatest of all time.
Olivier Dostie
August 14, 2013 at 2:16 pmJoey Votto good choice!!! And for the canadian cover why not a canadian like Brett Lawrie… or a guy of toronto like Jose Reyes !
Mason
August 14, 2013 at 9:28 pmI think Jenn serga should be the mlb the show 14
Adam Solowiei
August 16, 2013 at 11:04 pmVotto is another solid choice. I can see the thought about a Lawrie on the Canadian cover but they have been pretty consistent with Batista. Although I would like to see the switch.
Pavneet
August 9, 2013 at 10:31 pmI think Jose Bautista should be on the cover
Adam Solowiei
August 10, 2013 at 12:07 amGreat player but like I mentioned before, I left him off since he gets the Canada cover
Unknown mr sandman
August 18, 2013 at 6:15 pmIt should have different types like nba 2k12 and have on one type a legend on the front and 2 rising superstars of that position behind him
Johnny Dickey
August 8, 2013 at 7:30 pmeven Buster Posey would be a great choice
Adam Solowiei
August 10, 2013 at 12:06 amHe is a phenomenal talent.
Mason
August 14, 2013 at 9:31 pmAnd I think The triple crown should be the cover for mlb the show14
Johnny Dickey
August 8, 2013 at 7:29 pmi also think hunter pence would be a great choice he has great talent
Johnny Dickey
August 8, 2013 at 7:28 pmi think it should be ROBINSON CANO he really broke out this season and did great in the past seasons and he’s in the big city of new york i think he would be a great choice
Adam Solowiei
August 10, 2013 at 12:05 amI can’t fault going with the guy who will be the free agent catch of this upcoming offseason
RojoCube
August 5, 2013 at 6:19 pmAnyone who hasn’t cheated the last 10 years. So A-Rod is out. I think buys like McCutchen was a nice change. He’s a superstar but since he plays for Pittsburgh he doesn’t always get that recognition he deserves. So maybe someone like Ian Kinnsler. He’s the Top 3 in 2nd baseman in the entire MLB. Or maybe David Freese. He single handedly won the Cardinals the World Series in 2012. Everyone one expected Pujols to do something but he had one good game and it was a blow out win. While Berkman and Freese were hitting .460 or higher.
Adam Solowiei
August 8, 2013 at 12:25 amI do not think Kinsler would resonate but I actually like the idea of Freese. He is a “big stage” guy. I agree that McCutchen winning the vote last year was great for baseball. He is an exceptional talent.
Unknown
August 5, 2013 at 5:03 pmJose Bautista should be on the cover of MLB14
Adam Solowiei
August 8, 2013 at 12:26 amHe gets the north of the border cover. that is why I left him off the list. He is a great player.
Matt Wagner
August 25, 2013 at 6:31 amHow about Tulowitski’s teammate Carlos Gonzalez
gino helmuth
August 2, 2013 at 2:54 pmtim lincecum got back to back cy youngs
Adam Solowiei
August 2, 2013 at 11:35 pmGino, you are leading the one man Lincecum charge! Keep drumming up the support.
gino helmuth
August 2, 2013 at 2:51 pmtim lincecum
Justin
August 2, 2013 at 9:49 amWhat about the all-time saves leader Mariano Rivera? It’s his last year for the Future Hall Of
Famer!
Adam Solowiei
August 2, 2013 at 11:33 pmThat is a great idea. What a fitting end to a class career for the greatest closer ever.
Tae
August 2, 2013 at 9:05 amHow about Chris “Crush” Davis
Adam Solowiei
August 2, 2013 at 11:32 pmYou just cannot argue with the year he is having. He is finally living up to the potential
gino helmuth
July 31, 2013 at 6:48 pmi think it should be tim lincecum i mean come on he throw a no hitter
Adam Solowiei
August 2, 2013 at 11:32 pm“The Freak” used to be great and was probably fitting a couple of years ago. Even with the No-No I am not sold. I wouldn’t even think about Homer Bailey and he has two No-No’s in less than a year.
Tammera Star
July 28, 2013 at 9:58 pmWho will be MLB 14 the show cover I think Yadi Molina of the Cardinals
Frank Thompson
July 27, 2013 at 8:40 amJose Bautista of the Toronto Blue Jays
Adam Solowiei
August 2, 2013 at 11:30 pmI left him off the list because he gets the cover in Canada lately..
Gmillican13
July 26, 2013 at 4:40 pmI think it should be yu darvish because of how good he was in his first and second season in the states and how good he was in Japan
Adam Solowiei
July 26, 2013 at 6:29 pmDarvish is a great choice at level of play. A solid option for sure
Ben rawles
July 25, 2013 at 1:33 amI know hes been having an off year but i think it should be hunter pence
Adam Solowiei
July 26, 2013 at 12:14 amHunter Pence is a guy that has gone through a very solid career but never seems to get the love. He can flat out play.. I agree this year is down but he is good. Not sure he would resonate on the cover but a great player
Perry Ball
July 30, 2013 at 11:51 amThe fans loved Hunter in Houston and was very sad to see him leave. I agree, he quietly gets the job done.
Cody Woodell
July 23, 2013 at 11:12 amI think it should be Craig Kimbrel
Adam Solowiei
July 26, 2013 at 12:13 amSolid! The best closer in baseball, well starting next year anyway;)
robert gerk
July 14, 2013 at 10:15 pmI think it should be Yadi Molina of the Stl Cardinals
Adam Solowiei
July 20, 2013 at 2:22 pmThat is a quality name option for sure. After all these years he is finally getting some love.
Marty
July 14, 2013 at 7:13 pmI think it should be Torii Hunter, who’s with the Detroit Tigers.
Adam Solowiei
July 20, 2013 at 2:22 pmWhat makes you say Hunter? That is an interesting one.
Chad
July 6, 2013 at 3:53 pmI think that Dominic Brown of the Philadelphia Phillies should be in the voting because he has been in the top 10 of all the batting records since he is 2nd in Home Runs, 5th in RBI ‘s, but is average in batting average. Should think this thought and really consider an great young baseball player.
Adam Solowiei
July 20, 2013 at 2:23 pmThere is some logic to Brown for sure. I would think he might be a better fit for MLB 15 but I cannot fault the logic. He is a great young talent.