# MLB The Show 20 > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/MLB_The_Show_20 > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/MLB_The_Show_20.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLB_The_Show_20 > Source revision: 1284028670 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 2020 video game 2020 video game MLB The Show 20 Developer San Diego Studio Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment Series MLB: The Show Platform PlayStation 4 Release March 17, 2020 Genre Sports Modes Single-player, multiplayer ***MLB The Show 20*** is a 2020 [baseball](/source/Baseball) [video game](/source/Video_game) developed by [San Diego Studio](/source/San_Diego_Studio) and published by [Sony Interactive Entertainment](/source/Sony_Interactive_Entertainment) for the [PlayStation 4](/source/PlayStation_4). It is the fifteenth installment in the *[MLB: The Show](/source/MLB%3A_The_Show)* series and the last to be a [PlayStation](/source/PlayStation) exclusive, as its successor *[MLB The Show 21](/source/MLB_The_Show_21)* was released on [Xbox](/source/Xbox) consoles while *[MLB The Show 22](/source/MLB_The_Show_22)* was released on the [Nintendo Switch](/source/Nintendo_Switch). Customers that digitally pre-ordered the game were received the game early on March 13.[1] [Chicago Cubs](/source/Chicago_Cubs) infielder [Javier Báez](/source/Javier_B%C3%A1ez) is featured as the cover star.[2] Upon release, *MLB The Show 20* was generally well-received by critics, who praised the new fielding and hitting mechanics, and new features in the Diamond Dynasty mode, while criticism was given to technical issues at launch. ## Gameplay For the first time ever, [Minor League Baseball](/source/Minor_League_Baseball) players are fully licensed and have their names and likenesses featured in the game. In previous versions of the game, Minor League players were not licensed and were replaced with generic players.[3] As well, the team and logo editor that were previously exclusive to Diamond Dynasty were brought over to the game's Franchise mode. [Matt Vasgersian](/source/Matt_Vasgersian), [Mark DeRosa](/source/Mark_DeRosa) & [Dan Plesac](/source/Dan_Plesac) return as play-by-play commentators; [Heidi Watney](/source/Heidi_Watney) returns as sideline reporter and Alex Miniak returns as public address commentator. ## Development New features in the game included online modes such as "Showdown" and "Custom Leagues". "Showdown" is a mode that begins with a player selected in a [draft](/source/MLB_Draft), and it will use in the "Moments" mode. The "Custom Leagues" mode is another online-only mode that using the choice of 40-man live MLB roster or create a custom team from the *MLB The Show*'s "Diamond Dynasty" mode. Returning modes included "Franchise Mode" (in which the player can take control of any MLB team over the course of several seasons, but with the new customized team and logo creator and franchise relocation option, in which the player will create a team, the team's logo or relocate the team to designated location), "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), "March To October" (in which the player will select the team for a full MLB season through the regular season, the [All-Star Game](/source/Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game), the [playoffs](/source/Major_League_Baseball_playoffs), and the [World Series](/source/World_Series)), and "Moments" (which the user relive and recreate famous moments in MLB history). In addition, the game featured real-life, fully licensed [Minor League Baseball](/source/Minor_League_Baseball) players for the first time in the series, unlike in previous games where the real players were not licensed and were replaced with generic players, in conjunction with Scott Spindler and his Ridin Rosters group. The game features the new [Nike](/source/Nike%2C_Inc.) uniforms for the first time, previous games formerly used [Majestic Athletic](/source/Majestic_Athletic) as their uniform supplier. The game also included real-life and authentic stadium advertisements for the first time, previous games in the series did not include authentic stadium advertisements and replaced it with fake brands. Advertisements for [Chevrolet](/source/Chevrolet), [Chick-fil-A](/source/Chick-fil-A), [Coca-Cola](/source/Coca-Cola), [Citgo](/source/Citgo), [Delta Air Lines](/source/Delta_Air_Lines), [John Hancock Insurance](/source/John_Hancock_Insurance), [PNC Bank](/source/PNC_Bank), and [Wintrust Financial](/source/Wintrust_Financial) could now be seen in these selected stadiums within the game.[4] ## Reception Reception Aggregate score Aggregator Score Metacritic 83/100[5] Review scores Publication Score Game Informer 8.75/10[6] GameSpot 8/10[7] IGN 8/10[8] *MLB The Show 20* received "generally favorable reviews" from critics, according to [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic). In its 8.7/10 review, *[IGN](/source/IGN)* wrote: "MLB The Show 20 isn't the biggest upgrade the series has ever seen, but it's a solid one with a few good highlights and no real downsides."[8] *[Game Informer](/source/Game_Informer)* gave the game 8.75/10, praising its new hitting and fielding mechanics and new features in Diamond Dynasty, "Another good outing for the series, complete with additions across the board and gameplay that emphasizes skill."[6] *[GameSpot](/source/GameSpot)* gave the game 8/10, praising the fielding and hitting mechanics, but criticizing the new custom teams and Online Leagues additions.[7] During the [24th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards](/source/24th_Annual_D.I.C.E._Awards), the [Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences](/source/Academy_of_Interactive_Arts_%26_Sciences) nominated *MLB The Show 20* for "[Sports Game of the Year](/source/D.I.C.E._Award_for_Sports_Game_of_the_Year)".[9] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["MLB The Show 20 Release Date, Top Features, New Modes and Cover"](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2879745-mlb-the-show-20-release-date-top-features-new-modes-and-cover). *Bleacher Report*. March 8, 2020. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200309154121/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2879745-mlb-the-show-20-release-date-top-features-new-modes-and-cover) from the original on March 9, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Introducing Our MLB The Show '20 Cover Athlete: Javier "El Mago" Báez"](https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/10/21/introducing-our-mlb-the-show-20-cover-athlete-javier-la-puta-baez/). *PlayStation.Blog*. October 21, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*] 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Armstrong, Megan. ["MLB The Show 20 to Feature Full Minor League Rosters for 1st Time"](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2876019-mlb-the-show-20-to-feature-full-minor-league-rosters-for-1st-time). *Bleacher Report*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200213122025/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2876019-mlb-the-show-20-to-feature-full-minor-league-rosters-for-1st-time) from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved February 13, 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Becotte, Chase (March 13, 2020). ["MLB The Show 20: Tracking All the New Authentic Stadium Advertisements"](https://www.operationsports.com/mlb-the-show-20-stadium-advertisements/). *Operation Sports*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200614172222/https://www.operationsports.com/mlb-the-show-20-stadium-advertisements/) from the original on June 14, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["MLB The Show 20 critic reviews for PlayStation 4"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/mlb-the-show-20/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. [CBS Interactive](/source/CBS_Interactive). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200918040150/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/mlb-the-show-20) from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2020. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-GI_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-GI_6-1) Kato, Matthew (March 19, 2020). ["MLB The Show 20: Solid Contact"](https://www.gameinformer.com/review/mlb-the-show-20/mlb-the-show-20-review-solid-contact). *[Game Informer](/source/Game_Informer)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200917055506/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/mlb-the-show-20/mlb-the-show-20-review-solid-contact) from the original on September 17, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2020. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Gspot_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Gspot_7-1) Wakeling, Richard (March 27, 2020). ["MLB The Show 20 Review"](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mlb-the-show-20-review/1900-6417436/). *[GameSpot](/source/GameSpot)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200814194108/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mlb-the-show-20-review/1900-6417436/) from the original on August 14, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2020. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-IGN_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-IGN_8-1) Moss, Gabriel (March 13, 2020). ["MLB The Show 20 Review"](https://www.ign.com/articles/mlb-the-show-20-review). *[IGN](/source/IGN)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200901140837/https://www.ign.com/articles/mlb-the-show-20-review) from the original on September 1, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["2021 Awards Category Details Sports Game of the Year"](https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2021&idGameAwardType=126). *interactive.org*. [Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences](/source/Academy_of_Interactive_Arts_%26_Sciences). Retrieved December 2, 2023. v t e San Diego Studio MLB: The Show 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 NBA NBA NBA 06 NBA 07 NBA 08 NBA 09: The Inside NBA 10: The Inside Other The Mark of Kri Neopets: Petpet Adventures: The Wand of Wishing Pain High Velocity Bowling ModNation Racers Sports Champions Medieval Moves: Deadmund's Quest ModNation Racers: Road Trip Sports Champions 2 LittleBigPlanet Karting Guns Up! 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