In a shocking turn of events, MLB rookie sensation Mike “The Slugger” Johnson has credited his early success to none other than the popular video game “MLB: The Show.”
Johnson, who has been lighting up the baseball world with his impressive hitting and fielding skills, revealed in a recent press conference that he owes it all to hours spent playing the video game in his mom’s basement.
“I gotta give a shoutout to ‘MLB: The Show’ for getting me to where I am today,” Johnson said with a grin. “I learned all my moves from that game. Who needs batting practice when you’ve got a controller in your hand, am I right?”
When asked about his decision-making on the field, Johnson jokingly replied, “Oh, I just follow the arrows on the screen. It’s foolproof.”
Teammates and coaches have been left scratching their heads at Johnson’s unconventional training methods, but there’s no denying the results. The rookie has quickly become a fan favorite and is on track to win Rookie of the Year.
Even MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred weighed in on Johnson’s unique approach to the game, saying, “Hey, whatever works for him. If ‘MLB: The Show’ is the secret to success, then maybe we should all start playing it.”
In a hilarious twist, Johnson’s former coach from Little League, Coach Bob, chimed in with his own take on the situation. “I always knew little Mikey had a knack for video games. He used to beat me at Mario Kart all the time. Looks like all those hours of gaming finally paid off.”
As Johnson continues to dominate on the field, one thing is for sure: “MLB: The Show” may just be the future of baseball training. Who needs batting cages and weight rooms when you’ve got a gaming console?
So, kids, if you want to be the next big MLB star, put down the bat and pick up a controller. You never know where it might lead you. Just ask Mike “The Slugger” Johnson.
