This is Why That Game is Trash: Twitter War Erupts as Aaron Judge Tops MLB TheShow 23 Ratings

May 2024 · 3 minute read

MLB The Show 23 is highly anticipated, with many fans looking forward to testing out the newest features and settings. Many fans are looking forward to playing with their favorite teams and top stars. Among those stars will be none other than Aaron Judge. His exhilarating power-hitting and overall popularity make him a fan favorite even in the game. 

Many expected him or another top star to be the cover athlete, but rising star Jazz Chisholm Jr. was chosen. Most recently, the top 12 rankings for MLB The Show 23 were revealed, causing a Twitter war. 

Aaron Judge topped the list but fans were still unhappy

As expected, Aaron Judge topped the ratings for MLB The Show 23, with a 99 rating. But 4 other stars received the same fabled rating, those being Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Paul Goldschmidt, and Jacob deGrom. Talkin’ Baseball shared the ratings for the top 12 stars in this year’s edition of the game via Twitter.

The Top 12 ratings in MLB The Show 23:

Mike Trout 99
Aaron Judge 99
Shohei Ohtani 99
Paul Goldschmidt 99
Jacob deGrom 99
Justin Verlander 98
Mookie Betts 96
Max Scherzer 96
Nolan Arenado 96
Manny Machado 95
Bryce Harper 95
Corbin Burnes 95@JMGamin_

— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 8, 2023

In a Tweet, they said, “The Top 12 ratings in MLB The Show 23:”, before listing the ratings. Mike Trout, Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Paul Goldschmidt, and Jacob deGrom all got 99. Justin Verlander is a 98. Mookie Betts, Max Scherzer, and Nolan Arenado are all 96-rated. Manny Machado, Bryce Harper, and Corbin Burnes are all 95-rated, closing out the top 12. 

These ratings have more than ruffled a few feathers, causing an intense Twitter debate. Fans are generally upset with the ratings, wondering how they were assigned. Many fans trashed the game and its rating system as well. They even called out players whose ratings they were unhappy with in particular. 

This is why that game is trash. Bring back MVP baseball. EA sports where you at???

— Kenny Powers (@kennypowers52) March 8, 2023

so many 99s and only like 2 of them are worth it

— Conor (@KT5UP) March 8, 2023

The rating system is pretty broken imo. The only two players who should be 99s are Trout and Judge imo.

— Reverse Jinx (@Giavotella_170) March 8, 2023

DeGrom, Scherzer, and Verlander with a higher rating than Burnes 😳.

Ronald Acuna, Trea Turner, Freddie Freeman, and Jose Ramirez not even listed?!?!? ☠️🤡. But Manny Machado is??

— Taylor Jackson (@Taylor__Jackson) March 8, 2023

Trout is not 99 anymore he hasn’t been for a couple of years. Goldy isn’t 99. DeGrom isn’t 99. This is terrible.

— Nick Scherer (@Nick_Scherer89) March 8, 2023

Although there may be doubt around certain players, Judge’s rating is one that most fans are content with. The New York Yankees captain is coming off a historic season in which he led his franchise to the ALCS. 

Judge had a historic 2022 season

Aaron Judge took home the 2022 AL MVP award, after breaking the AL single-season home run record. He hit 62 homers this season, setting a new record after 61 years. Roger Maris set the record all the way back in 1961. 

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This record and his otherwise fantastic batting earned him the 99-rating this year. It will be interesting to see how Judge performs in the upcoming season. What do you think of the top 12 ratings for MLB The Show 23? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.

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