Jose Bautista named cover athlete for Canadian edition of MLB 12

Toronto Blue Jays Slugger to appear on the first Canadian-only cover of baseball game

Posted on Jan 30, 2012 - 12:00pm EST

Sony Computer Entertainment Canada has announced the Canadian edition of MLB 12 The Show will feature the Toronto Blue Jays All-Star right fielder Jose Bautista as cover athlete.

This marks the first time that MLB The Show has had a separate cover athlete for the Canadian edition. The second runner-up for the 2011 American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award, Bautista had another stellar season at the plate leading the Majors in home runs with 43.

“As we continue to deliver one of the most immersive baseball experiences on the market, we’re thrilled to have a player like Jose Bautista as the cover athlete for the Canadian edition of MLB 12 The Show,” said Stephen Turvey, General Manager, SCEC. “He had another stellar year at the plate in 2011 and we hope that 2012 proves to be an even bigger success for Jose, as well as MLB 12 The Show.”

MLB 12 The Show is the first game cover for Bautista, who joins Boston Red Sox All-Star first baseman and US edition cover athlete Adrian Gonzalez. MLB 12 The Show will also showcase the Blue Jays’ brand new 2012 uniforms.

“Being named the cover athlete for the Canadian edition of MLB 12 The Show is an exciting honour for me,” said Jose Bautista, American League Home Run Champion. “This is hands-down the best baseball game out there, which makes my inclusion as both cover athlete and an ambassador a very special one.”

MLB 12 will showcase full PlayStation Move motion controller support and a revamped broadcast presentation system. The game will be available for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita on March 6, 2012.