Represent your country in MLB The Show 23 with World Baseball Classic star players – PlayStation.Blog
For the first time in franchise history, the MLB The Show 23 roster will feature international baseball players competing in the World Baseball Classics.
Dress in the colors of your country’s flag with the official World Baseball Classic 2023 uniform in MLB The Show 23, then build a mix and match dream team of over 100 players from 20 countries , including Major League Baseball superstars.
Diamond Dynasty mode* is your go-to destination for all of the World’s Classic Baseball content in MLB The Show 23 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. Starting with Early Access on March 24, people fans can play through the World Baseball Classics Show! Relive the best moments, dominate the themed Conquest map, win Event games, earn bat skins, and unlock Flashback player items from the World Baseball Classics 2023. Combine these new Flashbacks of your dream team with current MLB Stars and Legends from the last 100 years of baseball history, such as Babe Ruth and Ken Griffey Jr.
If this sounds interesting, check out the Digital Deluxe Edition of MLB The Show 23**. Each purchase includes a selection pack with World Baseball Classic Diamond player items and a selection pack with World Baseball Classic national uniform items. “Around the World” packs with various 2023 World Baseball Classic player items will be available at launch.
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Look for brand new animations in MLB The Show 23 with the addition of prominent global characters, including the dynamic duo from Team Japan. Power-hitter Munetaka Murakami shows off his signature batting stance and home run celebration, while Roki Sasaki features a custom pitch to launch a fast 100 mph ball. .
The World Classic Baseball League sets up the surreal matches of current MLB teammates and also unites fellow countrymen. In Diamond Dynasty mode, you control the squad card when receiving new Flashbacks.
Add outstanding players MVP from various international tournaments with Mookie Betts (Team USA) and Jung-hoo Lee (Team Korea), and also hit the field with journey athlete Marek Minarik, who helped Team The Czech Republic qualified for the World Baseball Classic League for the first time. Other new Flashbacks include Chinese Taipei Team’s star players Chieh-Hsien Chen, Li Lin and Kungkuan Giljegiljaw.
You’ll face tough decisions at every position as you build your Diamond Dynasty team, especially with these World Baseball Classic Flashback player items coming to MLB The Show 23:
First base: Miguel Cabrera (Team Venezuela), Freddie Freeman (Team Canada), Paul Goldschmidt (Team USA)
Third base: Nolan Arenado (Team USA), Manny Machado (Team Dominican Republic), Yoan Moncada (Team Cuba)
in the yard: Ronald Acuna Jr. (Team Venezuela), Yusuke Masago (Team China), Kyle Tucker (Team USA), Luis Robert Jr. (Cuba team)
Starter jar: Yu Darvish (Team Japan), Sandy Alcantara (Team Dominican Republic), Adam Wainwright (Team USA)
…and many more!
MLB The Show 23 launches on PS5 and PS4 on March 28.
*In Diamond Dynasty, compete against the uniforms of 20 nations representing the 2023 World Classic Baseball Tournament. Play with Roki Sasaki, Munetaka Murakami, Li Lin, Tim Kennelly, Dwight Britton and Yusuke Masago for the first time in MLB The Show 23. Internet connection required.
**Get early access starting March 24, 2023 with The Captain Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition. MLB The Show 23 available on March 28, 2023. Access theshow.com to pre-order today!
Note: World Baseball Classic playable content in Diamond Dynasty will expire on December 31, 2023. Items earned in the user’s inventory and items on the Community Market will not expire.
