MLB 09: The Show

 PlayStation 3
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 61 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 61
  3. Negative: 7 out of 61
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  1. MarkR
    Mar 13, 2009
    7
    For years I've been wishing you could continue a career with an existing player rather than always having to create one on your own. For 2010 please let us pick up a player's career, try to save it, improve it, etc. Also why can't we be relief pitchers?? We're only given the choice between starters and closers.
  2. TommyVanHoose
    Mar 7, 2009
    6
    Everything is great about the game except for the pitches.. the timing is terrible.. you are in front of fastballs and behind curveballs... I have loved the past years of this franchise.. but I think they went too far with this one.. hitting is almost impossible.. I may take it back and see what 2k is up to
  3. ScottErickson
    Oct 16, 2009
    5
    I have been playing this game for months now almost daily and I still cannot hit the ball very well. This game is impossible to get good a batting. I seems to me that the only way to be somewhat good is to create a player that has full 99 ratings, and it still is hard to hit. I have been playing on ROOKIE also, and it is still BS how hard it is to bat.

Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#48 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. PlayStation Universe
    90
    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. MLB 09: The Show will go down as a classic envisioning of American's favorite pastime.
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  2. GameZone
    87
    MLB ’09: The Show is a leap forward from ’08 on several fronts.
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  3. Hardcore Gamer
    80
    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.
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