San Diego Studio and MLB The Present add the G.O.A.T.s of baseball historical past to this yr’s roster, totaling over 200 legends* in MLB The Present 25.
Corridor of Famer Ted Williams highlights a category of unmatched ballplayers alongside Roger Clemens and Manny Ramirez, and introduces Negro Leagues legends James “Cool Papa” Bell and Wilber “Bullet Joe” Rogan. Followers can play with the enduring legends on this yr’s sport, together with returning legends Ken Griffey Jr., Derek Jeter, Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, and Satchel Paige.
“Ted Williams immediately makes this MLB The Present 25 roster the best one we have now ever assembled,” mentioned Stephen Hass, Sr. Supervisor, Stay Design on MLB The Present. “He joins greater than 200 legends to create a Mount Rushmore of baseball royalty, alongside barrier breakers and file holders. It’s been a couple of years since Ted graced the sport together with his presence, and his worth in baseball historical past is barely matched by his character as an individual. We will’t anticipate this era of followers to find out about him, and swing for the purple seat as soon as once more.”
Largely thought of one of many best ballplayers of all time, Ted Williams, embodies the head of baseball excellence.
“Ted Williams’ legacy continues to captivate baseball followers throughout generations as some of the revered gamers within the sport’s historical past,” mentioned Eric Abel, Longtime Household Spokesperson / Consultant, and President of Ted Williams Household Enterprises, Ltd. “Because the steward of his model, I’m dedicated to discovering the most effective alternatives to share his story and introduce him to new audiences. MLB The Present 25 is an ideal partnership to honor Ted’s legacy and batting prowess. Whereas most of at the moment’s followers by no means had the prospect to see him play in particular person, MLB The Present 25 permits players of all ages to expertise the brilliance of the ‘Splendid Splinter’ and admire his lasting influence on baseball.”
Ted Williams performed his whole 19-year MLB profession with the Boston Purple Sox from 1939 to 1960. In that point, Williams garnered an astonishing checklist of achievements:
- 2 American League MVP Awards
- 2 American League Triple Crowns
- 6 American League Batting Titles
- .406 common within the 1941 season, changing into the final huge leaguer to achieve the .400 mark
- .482 profession on-base share is the most effective of all time
Williams was inducted into the Nationwide Baseball Corridor of Fame in 1966.
“Ted Williams Household Enterprises takes nice pleasure to find significant partnerships that commemorate Ted Williams and convey his affect to new platforms. His legacy stays as related at the moment as ever and we’re thrilled to embark on this partnership with Sony Interactive Leisure,” mentioned Abel.
Over 200 legends shall be obtainable within the roster of MLB The Present 25, and the legends shall be featured in Diamond Dynasty mode** via dwell content material updates.
Search for Jose Bautista, Jason Kipnis, Lance Berkman, Bobby Abreu, Gil Hodges, Jason Varitek, Darren O’Day, Don Baylor, Bobby Grich, Jim Kaat, Ted Simmons, Preston Wilson, Reggie Sanders and Hank Greenberg among the many dozens of recent legends in MLB The Present 25.
Storylines: Negro Leagues – Season 3
San Diego Studio and MLB The Present proceed to deliver the previous into the current by shining a highlight on the unsung heroes of American baseball with Storylines: The Negro Leagues – Season 3**. Narrated by the esteemed Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM), Season 3 additional expands upon the multiyear partnership between the NLBM and MLB The Present in our collaborative efforts to teach, enlighten, and encourage by permitting gamers the chance to expertise the wonderful historical past and influence of the Negro Leagues on the sport of baseball and the material of America.
Relive a number of the best performs of famend Negro Leagues legends, together with James “Cool Papa” Bell, Wilber “Bullet Joe” Rogan, Norman “Turkey” Stearnes, and lots of extra via a mix of gameplay, historic footage, and informative storytelling in Storylines: The Negro Leagues – Season 3 solely obtainable in MLB The Present 25.
Because the season continues, much more Storylines: Negro Leagues – Season 3 gamers will grow to be obtainable starting in April by way of a free obtain. An web connection is required to obtain and play content material at launch, in addition to to acquire updates after launch. As well as, all of the gamers from Seasons 1 & 2 of Storylines shall be included in MLB The Present 25 at launch.
MLB The Present 25 pre-order obtainable now
Pre-order, your copy of MLB The Present 25 now, Commonplace Version and Digital Deluxe Version obtainable, to be able to expertise the entire pleasure and historic significance of the Negro Leagues in Storylines: The Negro Leagues – Season 3 and construct your squad utilizing your favourite Legend gamers from baseball’s previous and current.
Gamers who select the Digital Deluxe Version will get Early Entry beginning March 14, 2025, 4 days earlier than the official launch on March 18, 2025. The twentieth Anniversary alternative pack is among the many Digital Deluxe Version bonus objects, the place you may select 1 of 5 gamers, together with Ted Williams.
For collectors, we’ve bought one thing particular—every bodily Commonplace Version (whereas provides final) that shows the Topps sticker on the quilt will embrace one among three unique MLB The Present 25 Topps buying and selling playing cards. Plus, there’s an opportunity to drag uncommon parallel playing cards, numbered from /299 all the way in which right down to a 1-of-1 chase card. Which Cowl Athlete card will you get?
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