With its best-in-class controls and visuals, and impeccable attention to detail for the small stuff, MLB The Show 18 is worth catching for any baseball fan.

"[6] Writing for IGN, Caley Roark gave it an 8.5/10 and said, "The strength of the MLB The Show series has always been its authentic gameplay, which traditionally does a fantastic job capturing the essence of baseball.

However, the nuanced gameplay and visual changes don't quite make up for the lack of innovation – or removal – of MLB The Show's core modes.

"[7] Michael Goroff of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the 8.5/10, writing, "MLB The Show 18 offers a ton of options for new players to craft their own experiences while still giving veteran players the level of depth they'd expect from the latest entry in a series that's been totally refined over the years.

"[5] The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated MLB The Show 18 for "Sports Game of the Year" at the 22nd Annual D.I.C.E.