11 more legends confirmed for ‘MLB The Show 20’

MLB The Show is coming out in six days for those that preowned. [Image Source: Flickr | PlayStation.Blog]
MLB The Show is coming out in six days for those that preowned. [Image Source: Flickr | PlayStation.Blog]

Hall of Famers Craig Biggio and Robin Roberts are among those that will be in this year’s iteration.

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After writing about 10 legends who will be a part of ‘MLB The Show 20’ on February 17, here are 11 more who have been revealed. The game is set for a March 17 release date (March 13 for those that preowned).

1

Craig Biggio, Astros

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015, Biggio is one of just 32 players in the prestigious 3,000 hit club. Spending all 20 of his seasons with the Astros, his 668 doubles are fifth all-time, and his 1,844 runs ranks as the 15th-most.

2

Mark Buehrle, White Sox

According to Baseball-Reference, Buehrle’s 161 wins with the White Sox ranks sixth in franchise history (his 1,396 strikeouts place him fourth). He reached a double-digit win total in each of his last 15 seasons.

3

George Foster, Reds

The 1977 NL MVP, Foster was a vital part of Cincinnati’s “Big Red Machine”. He had a four-year stretch from 1976-79 in which he hit .303 with a .941 OPS, 151 home runs, and 488 RBIs.

4

Todd Helton, Rockies

Helton played all 17 of his seasons with the Rockies, 12 of which saw him hit better than .300. He was one of the rare modern-era players who finished his career with more walks (1,335) than strikeouts (1,175).

5

Jason Isringhausen, Cardinals

Isringhausen led the NL with 47 saves in 2004 and had an eight-year stretch from 2000-07 where he saved at least 30 games seven times. In his seven seasons with the Cardinals, he had a 2.98 ERA and 217 saves.

6

Ryan Klesko, Padres

Klesko played 16 years in the big leagues and was an All-Star in 2001 with the Padres. He hit 343 doubles and 278 home runs in his career.

7

Al Leiter, Mets

It was a lengthy 19-year career for Leiter who won 162 games and was named to two All-Star teams. His best season came in 1998 with the Mets when he finished sixth in NL Cy Young voting and owned a stellar 2.47 ERA.

8

Dennis Martinez, Expos (Nationals)

According to Sports Illustrated, Martinez’s 245 career wins were the most by a pitcher born in Latin America until he was surpassed by Bartolo Colon in 2018. Martinez was named an All-Star four times and led the NL in ERA in 1991.

9

Juan Pierre, Marlins

Pierre was a member of the 2003 World Series-winning Marlins team in a year in which he hit .305, scored 100 runs, and led the NL with 65 steals. The 614 bags he stole in his career place him 18th all-time.

10

Dan Plesac, Brewers

A voice in the game since MLB The Show 17, Plesac started his career as a fabulous reliever that made three straight All-Star appearances from 1987-89. His 1,064 games pitched are the seventh-most all-time.

11

Robin Roberts, Phillies

Roberts was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1976 and was an All-Star for seven straight years from 1950-56. Altogether, he won 286 games and struck out 2,357 hitters.

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