MLB: The Show 20 sees record sales with real baseball on hold

MLB: The Show 20 has become the fastest-selling game in the history of the baseball franchise, said research firm The NPD Group today. This year’s edition of The Show released March 17 as a PlayStation 4 exclusive. The baseball video game was the No. 3 best-selling game for the month.

This fast start could be attributed to baseball fans turning to The Show as a substitute fix for the sport. The actual MLB has delayed its season due to the coronavirus, and The Show is the most popular baseball game series in console gaming. If you have a PS4 and are desperate for some home runs and stolen bases, than The Show 20 is your best substitute for the real thing. Even players are using the game, with some forming a virtual league. Baseball broadcasters are even broadcasting simulated games in The Show.