MLB The Show 24 cover star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. aims to bring championship to Toronto

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the cover athlete for Sony's MLB The Show 2024. He is an avid gamer and follows his dad.

Guerrero, a 24-year-old baseball star, recently expressed his excitement at being selected as the cover athlete for Sony's MLB The Show 2024 video game. In a video call, he shared his love for video games, stating that he has been an avid player since childhood. He also mentioned that his father, Vladimir Guerrero, was featured on the cover of MLB 2006, the predecessor to MLB The Show.

As a dedicated gamer, Guerrero has been playing The Show since its early days, and he is known to spend his downtime playing on his PS5. He also revealed that his teammate Bo Bichette is an enthusiastic gamer, almost winning The Show Players Tournament a few years ago.

Previous covers of the game have featured other notable baseball players such as Jazz Chisholm Jr., Shohei Ohtani, and Fernando Tatis Jr. Guerrero's selection for this year's cover was based on his gameplay, his baseball family background, his love for the game, and his commitment to community service, as highlighted in the Ride to Reveal documentary.

Guerrero is admired not only for his powerful performance on the field but also for his playful style, such as throwing balls to fans in the stands from his position at first base. His charismatic personality and home run-hitting prowess have made him a fan favorite in both Canada and the United States.

Last summer, Guerrero won the Home Run Derby, defeating Randy Arozarena in the finals. This victory made the Guerreros the first father-son combo to win the Derby, as his Hall of Fame father also won the competition in 2007. This accomplishment further solidified Guerrero's status as a rising star in the world of baseball.

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