Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play in modern Major League Baseball. He is a true pioneer in many fields, including sports, media and the civil rights movement.
Jackie symbolized class, love of the game, and equality. He was a powerful force for positive change that changed the landscape of sport and the world today.
As a tradition every season since 2004, MLB celebrates the anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s historic MLB debut, who broke baseball’s color barrier across the league on April 15, 1947.
In partnership with The Jackie Robinson Foundation, Sony Interactive Entertainment, The Players Association, and Major League Baseball, the Jackie Robinson Foundation Charity Pack ($4.99 USD, April 14 – April 29, 2023, MLB Show is on sale) ). PlayStation and San Diego Studios will donate his 100%* of the proceeds of this pack, net of store platform fees, to the Jackie Robinson Foundation. These donations will continue to support the JRF/PlayStation-MLB The Show Scholars Program and help close the academic achievement gap in higher education.
Purchase the Jackie Robinson Foundation Charity Pack to receive 5,000 ticket stubs, a Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) bat skin, a Jackie Robinson Day profile icon, and a Jackie Robinson profile banner icon for use at MLB The Show 23.
As an advocate for racial equality and social justice, Jackie Robinson played a pivotal role in social change. The Jackie Robinson Foundation, in turn, continues its legacy as his one of the premier scholarship and leadership development programs for underrepresented groups of students for the past 50 years.
This landmark partnership with the Jackie Robinson Foundation is now in its third year. Introducing the first cohort of JRF/PlayStation MLB The Show Scholars.
Kevin Evans
cedarhill, texas
University of Texas at Austin
computer science
Class of 2026
Please select your high school grades:
- Graduated in the top 1% of the class
- Academic Award – English Literature and Physics
- President, National Honor Society
- Student council vice president
- UT Austin Computer Science Academy – Provides C++ coding for use in UT system-wide projects
- Game Programmer, Roblox Studios – Design and implement games and manage player data in the LUA language
- Cedar Hill Mayor Teen Council, Vice President
Asim Arnold
Dacula, Georgia
Georgia Tech
computer engineer
Class of 2026
Please select your high school grades:
- Graduated with a cumulative GPA of 4.0
- Completed coursework for college credit
- AP Scholar
- National Honor Society
- America’s Future Business Leader
- Donate: Code – Providing Volunteer Computer Coding Services and Instruction
- Amnesty Decoders – volunteered their technology skills for human rights-related research to support Amnesty International researchers.
Dominic Bruce Moore
springfield, massachusetts
Northeastern University
Communication and Media Studies
Class of 2026
Please select your high school grades:
- He graduated in the top 10% of his class with a cumulative GPA of 3.96.
- National Honor Society
- Academic Honors – Latin, History, Music
- Student council vice president
- Student Union, Accounting
- Student Anchor, Peer Tutor
- Sir Golden Ace – creating video game content for the Twitch gaming platform and Youtube
Colin Jones
north plainfield, new jersey
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Game and interactive media design
Class of 2026
Please select your high school grades:
- Graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.85
- Completed coursework for college credit
- National Honor Society
- National High School Scholarship Association
- student council
- Union Catholic High School, Student Ambassador
- Varsity Track & Field
Lance Rogers
oxson hill, maryland
University of Maryland – College Park
computer engineer
Class of 2026
Please select your high school grades:
- Graduation at the top of the class with a cumulative GPA of 4.0
- Completed coursework for college credit
- National Honor Society
- Repeated honors at school science fairs
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) – Junior Chapter, Lead Intern
- Developed and conducted STEM workshops and led a team of 6 counselors to lead workshops and presentations on the Roller Coaster Tycoon Amusement Park simulation game. Attended the NSBE National Convention
- varsity basketball
- varsity soccer
Daisha Rafford
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
North Carolina A&T University
computer graphics
Class of 2026
Please select your high school grades:
- Graduated first in her class with a cumulative GPA of 4.0
- National Honor Society
- Academic decathlon, team members – participate in state level competitions every year
- Co-Chair of the Marketing Committee, Advisory Board Member, Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
- First Stage Theater – Young Company, Actors, Summer Intern – 1st Place National Shakespeare Competition
- Link Crew, Freshman Mentor
- varsity volleyball
Lack of industry exposure and career readiness programs is one of the biggest hurdles facing underrepresented talent looking to join the gaming industry. That’s why our partnership with the Jackie Robinson Foundation is so important.
We recognize the power of educational and career opportunities and want to achieve greater economic equality and equity. Bring diversity to your community, products, and games. We couldn’t be happier to continue our partnership with JRF and Jackie’s family as we strive to achieve these goals.
Plus, anyone with MLB The Show 23 and an internet connection can play Jackie Robinson’s storyline, which highlights Jackie’s illustrious career that began with the Kansas City Monarchs. Completing Jackie’s storyline unlocks his Sanford Green his card.
Also, to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day, supercharge the Sanford Green Jackie Robinson Card.
MLB The Show 23 Available now on PS5 and PS4.
*PlayStation donates 100% of sales (minimum US$3.49 per pack). (See console online store for details) To the JRF Foundation after the store platform fee deduction has been applied. This purchase is not tax deductible.
