Like all the previous seasons, MLB the Show 23 is set to release this spring after a long slumber. With the release date announced, the entire community is wondering about its cover athlete. Aside from its release date, this season’s cover athlete reveal was the first major announcement for the game. We have also compiled the cover athletes of all the previous seasons till now. So, here’s our list revealing the cover Athlete in MLB the Show 23 and all the previous Athletes list so far.
Who is MLB the Show 23 Cover Athlete?
The Electric Jazz Chisholm Jr. is the cover athlete for MLB The Show 2023 this year. Jasrado Prince Hermis Arrington Chisholm Jr. or simply Jazz is a professional Bahamian center fielder and second baseman. He plays for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Great Britain national baseball team. Making history, Jazz is the first Marlins player to be featured as a cover star athlete.
But making history is not unusual for Jazz, as he is also the first player to make it in the All-Star Game roster. Although he didn’t play the game due to his injuries, it’s quite a career highlight. Known for his electric personality and gameplay, this Bahamian prince has the most consistent playing time in Marlins.
Follow Jazz Chisholm's journey from a sandlot in The Bahamas all the way to the majors. #MLBTheShow #OwnTheShow pic.twitter.com/BO2z9upRZO
— MLB The Show (@MLBTheShow) January 30, 2023
The announcement for this year’s cover athlete was announced on The Show’s live stream. Furthermore, this live stream also revealed several other details including when the pre-order goes live. And more details are about to be revealed in the upcoming weeks.
Who has Been on the Cover of The Show (All Previous Athletes)
Since the inception of MLB 06: The Show, there has been a long history of athletes on the cover. But since the past six seasons, MLB has been featuring young athletes as their cover stars.
So, here’s the list of all the Cover Athletes, their teams, and the seasons they have been featured till now:
| Cover Athletes | Game | Team | Year |
| David Ortiz | MLB 06: The Show | Boston Red Sox | 2006 |
| David Wright | MLB 07: The Show | New York Mets | 2007 |
| Ryan Howard | MLB 08: The Show | Philadelphia Phillies | 2008 |
| Dustin Pedroia | MLB 09: The Show | Boston Red Sox | 2009 |
| Joe Mauer | MLB 10: The Show | Minnesota Twins | 2010 |
| Joe Mauer | MLB 11: The Show | Minnesota Twins | 2011 |
| Adrián González | MLB 12: The Show | Boston Red Sox | 2012 |
| Andrew McCutchen | MLB 13: The Show | Pittsburgh Pirates | 2013 |
| Miguel Cabrera | MLB 14: The Show | Detroit Tigers | 2014 |
| Yasiel Puig | MLB 15: The Show | Los Angeles Dodgers | 2015 |
| Josh Donaldson | MLB The Show 16 | Toronto Blue Jays | 2016 |
| Ken Griffey Jr. | MLB The Show 17 | Seattle Mariners | 2017 |
| Aaron Judge | MLB The Show 18 | New York Yankees | 2018 |
| Bryce Harper | MLB The Show 19 | Philadelphia Phillies | 2019 |
| Javier Báez | MLB The Show 20 | Chicago Cubs | 2020 |
| Fernando Tatís Jr. | MLB The Show 21 | San Diego Padres | 2021 |
| Shohei Ohtani | MLB The Show 22 | Los Angeles Angels | 2022 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MLB The Show 23 | Miami Marlins | 2023 |
That’s everything covered about the Cover athlete in MLB the Show 23 and all previous cover athletes list. If you liked this guide, check out our more Video Gaming Guides on our dedicated section right here on Gamer Tweak.