Why are some player, like Matsuzaka, not in MLB 2007 The Show?

Answer 1

Video games, like any other product, are developed months in advance from when they actually hit the market.

What may have happened is that certain players were not on the team's roster at the time the game went to the publisher and are therefore not included.

Other times, players are under contract from other game developers and are not allowed to appear in other games. Michael Jordan had a similar clause in one of his contracts that prevented him from being used in the NBA Live games on Super Nintendo and Genesis.

In cases like this, developers often create a fake player to take their place, but with similar attributes.

Answer 2

In Matsuzaka's case (and that of a couple other foreign players), it's because he wasn't signed until after the game was finished. Check the publisher's web site - they have have an update available for download.

In the case of some others (such as Barry Bonds), it's because they're not members of the Players Association and the publisher would have had to contract separately with them. In these cases, there's a fictional player with the missing player's stats in the game - a couple minutes of google searching should show you who's who.

Answer 3

2006 Players in the Game.

Answer 4

Matsuzaka may not be part of MLBPA (Major League Baseball Player's Association) like such players as Kevin Millar and Barry Bonds. I'm not sure if he is part of the group...but I'd suggest hooking the Playstation online and updating the roster...perhaps they have put him in the game...or they will be in the near future.

Answer 5

they make it 2006

Answer 6

because he is terrible anyway.. but they made the game before the red sox got him.

Answer 7

They come after the game is made.....

Answer 8

the made the game in 2006 duh