MLB The Show 22 Legends List

We’re less than one week away from the massive launch of MLB The Show 22, and as such, the developers are now starting to release more information about what fans can expect to see. 

One tradition that San Diego Studios introduced years back is their list of MLB Legends, which has continued into this year’s game. The legends list pays homage to some of baseball’s all-time greats while increasing the game’s roster size and hype. Here is the full list of featured Legends in MLB The Show 22.

MLB The Show 22 Legends List

• Ray Durham
• Kirk Gibson
• Ryan Howard
• Randy Johnson
• Joe Mauer
• Justin Morneau
• Mike Mussina
• Mike Napoli
• J.R. Richard
• Chase Utley
• Jared Weaver
• Dontrelle Willis
• Brian Wilson
• Kevin Youkilis

Ray Durham

Durham is a 14-year MLB second baseman carrying a .277 lifetime batting average with 1,249 runs scored, 2,054 hits, 440 doubles, 79 triples, 192 home runs, 875 RBIs, and 273 stolen bases in 1,975 career games.

Kirk Gibson

A former two-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion, ALCS MVP, Silver Slugger Award winner and NL MVP in 1988 with the Dodgers. Gibson has been part of some of the most exciting moments in MLB history. Not the least of which includes his pinch-hit walk-off home run in the ninth inning of the first game of the 1988 World Series. 

Ryan Howard

A three-time All-Star (2006, 2009, and 2010), and former Silver Slugger, Hank Aaron, and NL Championship Series MVP award recipient. Howard is renowned for being one of the hardest hitters in baseball and was even a member of the 50 home run club. 

Randy Johnson

Throughout his 22 seasons in the MLB, Johnson led the league in strikeouts 9 times, was awarded 4 ERA titles, and 100 complete games along with 37 shutouts. He was also a 10-time All-Star and holds the second-most strikeouts in MLB history with 4,875. 

Joe Mauer

A 15-year MLB vet for the Minnesota Twins, Mauer is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time. He was the AL MVP in 2009, won three batter’s titles, was a three-time Golden Glove winner, and a 5-time Silver Slugger.

Justin Morneau

Morneau was a 14-year MLB veteran, also primarily with the Twins. During his career, he won the AL MVP in 2006, the Home Run Derby in 2008, the batting title in 2014, and the Silver Slugger award (twice). 

Mike Mussina

“Moose” was a Hall of Fame starting pitcher in the MLB who played for 18 seasons with the Orioles and the Yankees. During that time he recorded a .638 winning percentage, 270 all-time wins, 3,562.2 innings pitched, 2,813 strikeouts, and 82.9 Wins Above Replacement. He’s also a five-time All-Star, a seven-time Golden Glove winner, and finished in the top five in voting for the Cy Young Award six times. 

Mike Napoli

Napoli was a former catcher and first baseman for the Angels, Rangers, Red Sox, and Indians from 2000 up until 2013. During that time, he made an All-Star appearance in 2012, won the World Series in 2013, and was considered to be one of the best talents in baseball.

J.R. Richard

Widely regarded as one of the premier pitchers in baseball history, J.R. Richard played his entire career for the Houston Astros from 1971 to 1980. He led the NL twice in strikeouts, once in ERA, and three times in hits allowed per nine innings. He also held a franchise record in strikeouts (313) up until Gerrit Cole surpassed it in 2019. 

Chase Utley

A former 16-year second baseman, the “Silver Fox” played the majority of his career with the Phillies accumulating six All-Star appearances, and a World Series trophy in 2008. He also won the Silver Slugger Award four times and is renowned for his quiet understated demeanor. 

Jared Weaver

Weaver was a former pitcher for the Angels and Padres from 2004 to 2017 who finished his career as a three-time All-Star, and two-time leader in AL wins. He was also the MLB strikeout leader in 2010, won the Golden Spikes award in 2004, and the Dick Howser Trophy that same year.

Dontrelle Willis

A former left-handed pitcher who played for the Marlins, Tigers, Diamondbacks, and Reds from 2003 to 2011. “D-Train” is considered to be one of the most unique pitchers in baseball due to his unconventional pitching style. He was also named the NL Rookie of the Year in 2003, was a World Series champion that same year, and finished his career as a two-time All-Star.

Brian Wilson

“The Beard” played his entire 8-year MLB career for the Giants and the Dodgers. During that time he was a three-time All-Star, a World Series champion, and ended as a member of the Giants’ Wall of Fame. He once led the MLB in saves with 48 (tying a franchise record), while posting a 1.81 ERA, and made game-clinching plays in pivotal moments throughout his career.

Kevin Youkilis

“Youk” is a former first and third baseman for the Red Sox, the White Sox, and the Yankees from 2004 to 2013. He finished his career as a three-time MLB All-Star, a World Series champion in 2007, a Gold Glove winner that same year, and an AL Hank Aaron Award winner the following year in 2008. He’s also featured in the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame. 

As of right now, these are the only legends to be revealed for MLB The Show 22, but we can expect to see plenty more as we approach the release date on April 5, 2022.