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The snow is still thick on the ground, but Sony San Diego wants the world to start thinking about Spring.

Earlier today, the developer unveiled the first Gameplay Trailer for MLB The Show 20, which will be released exclusively for the PS4 on March 17. The short video features a quick glimpse at the new Showdown Mode, as well as a montage checking in with some of Major League Baseball’s favorite players, and an introduction to a few never-before-seen Legends (Gary Sheffield, John Franco, David Ortiz, and Mariano Rivera).

The trailer also features a steady percussive accompaniment, a “Banging Scheme” if you will, that I’m sure is just a coincidence.

Sony San Diego will reveal more details and gameplay footage from MLB The Show 20 in a series of Developer Livestreams over the next two months. You can view the schedule for the upcoming streams at the PlayStation Blog.

The Houston Astros knocked off the damn Yankees over the weekend and will be heading to the World Series on Tuesday to take on the Washington Nationals. So it’s a great time for Sony to call up the first details about MLB The Show 20 on the PlayStation Blog.

Next year’s edition of the sports simulation will feature Javier Baez of the Chicago Cubs on the cover, and the defensive wizard was thrilled to be picked by the developers at Sony San Diego:

Known as “El Mago” which translates to “The Magician,” Baez has dazzled the baseball world for years with his enchanting skills that have rightfully earned his nickname. Whether Baez is stealing a base by masterfully evading a tag, making impossible catches look easy or pulling off his signature no look tag; his skills are unparalleled and he always does it with flair and swagger. Baez also produces at the plate, too; in 2018 he hit 34 home runs, 111 RBI’s and a .290 batting average.

“I am so honored and excited to be on the cover of MLB The Show 20,” Baez said. “I’ll never forget how it felt when I saw myself in the game for the first time (even as a backup!). It was so surreal. Still, it’s one thing to see your virtual self, but it’s completely next level to be on the cover of a game you’ve played and love. Let’s go!”

MLB The Show 20 will be available exclusively for the PS4 in four different packages on March 17, 2020.

As you might expect, the game-only Standard Edition will be priced at $59.99. Meanwhile, the special MVP Edition will set you back $79.99, but it’ll include a variety of digital bonuses (1 Diamond Variety Pack, 2 Gold Choice Packs, 10 The Show Packs, 10,000 Stubs, Double Daily Login Rewards, and PS4 Avatars for every MLB team), and come packed in a Steelbook Case. The GameStop-exclusive Anniversary Edition will include everything from the MVP Edition, as well as an MLB The Show 15th Anniversary 9FIFTY Hat from New Era. It’s being billed as a “Limited Edition,” and will be priced at $99.99.

If you prefer to download your PS4 games through the PlayStation Store, the Digital Deluxe Edition of MLB The Show 20 will feature an extra helping of digital bonuses. Also priced at $99.99, the Digital Deluxe Edition will include 2 Diamond Variety Packs, 5 Gold Choice Packs, 20 The Show Packs, 25,000 Stubs, Double Daily Login Rewards, and and PS4 Avatars for every MLB team.

And finally, all PS4 owners who purchase the MVP Edition, Anniversary Edition, or the Digital Deluxe Edition of MLB The Show 20 will be able to begin playing the game starting on March 13 thanks to an Early Access Weekend.