So You Wanna Be a Billboard on the Basepaths? How to Activate Sponsorships in MLB The Show 22
Ah, the allure of the big leagues. Not just for the cracked dingers and filthy fastballs, but also the chance to become a walking, talking advertisement. Let's face it, who wouldn't want their name plastered next to the home run fence, right between "Big Al's BBQ" and "Uncle Steve's Discount Dentures"?
Well, in MLB The Show 22, you can ditch the dream of becoming a sponsored athlete (sorry, no Snickers deals here) but you can become a sponsorship kingpin for your franchise. That's right, it's time to unleash your inner Don Draper and turn your team into a walking billboard brigade.
Step 1: Digging in Your Sponsor-y Suitcase (It's Probably Beige)
First things first, you gotta find this sponsorship goodness. Head over to the Franchise menu, grab a metaphorical cup of lukewarm coffee (because let's be honest, that's the only kind that gets brewed in franchise offices), and navigate to the gear icon in the top right corner. This isn't where you upgrade your stadium seats to reclining lawn chairs (although, that would be a pretty sweet sponsorship deal).
Step 2: Welcome to Unlockablesville, Population: You and Your Sponsors
Clicking that gear icon brings you to the Unlockables menu. Here's where the magic happens, folks. You'll see a bunch of fancy tabs, but the one you crave is Sponsorships. This is your treasure trove of corporate logos, your gateway to becoming a walking advertisement...for other companies (insert dramatic music here).
Step 3: Sponsorship Selection: From Jerseys to Jumbotrons (and Everything in Between)
Now, the fun part! Dive into the Sponsorships tab and you'll be greeted by a plethora of sponsorship categories. We're talking jerseys, hats, batting helmets, the entire outfield wall (because subtlety is overrated), and even the dugout (perfect for that "Chew Big League Bubble Gum" sponsorship).
Each category has a selection of fine (or questionable) brands to choose from. Will you go with the classic "Salty Snacks" on the jerseys, or maybe the more adventurous "Lawnmower Emporium" across the outfield wall? The choice, my friend, is yours (and may your bank account have mercy on your spending spree).
Pro Tip: Don't forget to check out the earnings listed next to each sponsor. Some cough up more dough than others, so you can optimize your jersey real estate for maximum financial gain (because let's be real, that's half the fun).
Step 4: Behold! Your Team of Sponsored Superstars (Except They Don't Get Any of the Money)
Once you've selected your sponsors, head back to a game and... bam! Your team is now a walking, talking advertisement. Imagine Pete Alonso launching a three-run homer with a giant "Big Al's BBQ" logo emblazoned across his chest. It's enough to make a grown marketing manager weep with joy (or maybe that's just heartburn from all those virtual hot dogs).
So there you have it, folks! You're now a sponsorship whiz, turning your team into a walking billboard empire. Just remember, with great sponsorship power comes great responsibility...the responsibility to explain to your players why they're not getting a cut of the profits (but hey, at least they get free bubble gum, right?).
