MLB 09 The Show Review

Reviews for MLB 09: The Show have been mostly positive. The game has an average review score in the mid-80 percent range.

Much like the baseball season, fans are going to look back on this title as one of the best in recent memory. The experience it brings is rich and genuine, and -- as corny as this sounds -- it feels like you're right there in the ballpark. - PlayStation Universe

Like this year’s New York Yankees team, MLB 09: The Show is stacked with unrivaled gameplay, simulation, online, and presentation. With "Major League Baseball 2K9" underperforming this year, the choice for baseball fans is easy. The only logical choice is MLB 09: The Show. - Game Informer

Ultimately, MLB 09 walks a fine line, catering to both hardcore baseball fans and more casual players. There are a lot of deep game play elements and features to be explored, some complex and intricate. - Hardcore Gamer MagazineMetacritic.com: MLB 09: The Show Reviews

The third installment in Sony's "The Show" series of MLB games, MLB 09: The Show includes interactive training in the form of mini games, new settings, a new steal and lead-off system, presentations and coach interactions. The latest game also makes improvements to the Franchise Mode, now offering salary arbitration, waiver transactions and September call-ups. In addition, improvements have been made to the online season leagues.Playstation.com: MLB 09: The Show Description