The realm of video gaming welcomes the return of college baseball with the recent unveiling of the first gameplay trailer for MLB The Show 25. As part of the expansive 'Road to the Show' mode, this iteration will include the integration of amateur baseball, featuring both college teams and the use of metal bats, a notable development for fans of the sport.

In a groundbreaking move, the game will allow players to embark on their baseball journey at the high school level before progressing to select colleges. This feature marks a significant shift in the gameplay experience and enhances the depth of player development available in the game. Fans initially speculated about the inclusion of college baseball after observing that LSU's logo appeared alongside Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, a former LSU star, during the cover athlete reveal.

According to Ramone Russell, a representative from San Diego Studio, the revamped 'Road to the Show' mode consists of two to three high school games followed by three to four college contests, enabling players to transition into the professional ranks. While previous iterations of video games from EA Sports featured dedicated college baseball titles in the mid-2000s, this recent development represents a revival in showcasing college baseball within a popular franchise. It remains to be seen if this will signal a more significant integration of college baseball into future editions of MLB The Show.