SUMMARY
- MLB The Show 24 is set to feature Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the cover athlete.
- The moment of becoming the cover athlete for MLB The Show 24 was an emotional experience for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as his father, Guerrero Sr., who was on the cover in 2006, personally revealed the news to him.
As the much-anticipated release of MLB The Show 24 draws near, the baseball community is eagerly preparing for an immersive gaming experience that promises to be just as exceptional as the last one. The arrival of the 24-year-old home run king, Home Run Derby champion, and the newly crowned face of MLB The Show, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., has massively increased excitement among fans to huge levels. They are ready to see the slugger in the virtual ballpark.
MLB The Show is a video game that seeks players with compelling journeys. And they have found one in Guerrero Jr. His charismatic presence both on and off the field, coupled with his extraordinary plays, make him an incredible choice. With a remarkable 2021 season and also being the son of a Hall of Famer outfielder, it can be said that the slugger easily surpasses the benchmark sought by game developers.
The Guerrero legacy stands out as the first father-and-son pair to adorn the game cover over the years. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., embodies baseball’s magic, as seen in his incredible plays.
What did Vladimir Guerrero Jr. say about becoming the cover athlete for the game?
While it’s common for cover athletes to know in advance, the moment became like a core memory for Guerrero Jr. when his Hall of Fame outfielder father Guerrero Sr., who graced the game’s cover in 2006, personally revealed the news to the 24-year-old.
According to ESPN, speaking in Spanish, Guerrero reflected on the once-in-a-lifetime experience, “It was an emotion that I can’t really explain. When you see something like that, a lot of things cross through your mind from when you were little, playing PlayStation with your friends, with your family. You look up one moment and suddenly it’s you on the cover. It’s just a huge honor for me.”
Before the Blue Jays Star, from 2018 to 2023, the game adorned its covers with incredible athletes like Bryce Harper, Javier Báez, Fernando Tatis Jr., Shohei Ohtani, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Aaron Judge.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s last 3 season stats
In 2021, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had an amazing season, leading the league in home runs and topping the American League in on-base percentage and slugging at just 22. He was close to becoming the second-youngest MVP, but Shohei Ohtani‘s exceptional season got in the way.
Shhh… Vlad Jr.’s talking 🤫
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However, in 2022 and 2023, Guerrero’s performance declined, and his stats fell below many other players. His OPS saw a decline from 1.002 to .818 and further to .788. His numbers were still good and a bit above league average, but not as outstanding as before. The burning question now remains whether this baseball phenom will ascend once again to reclaim his throne. Only time will unveil the answer to his journey back to greatness.
