Former New York Yankees shortstop and MLB Hall of Famer Derek Jeter has been announced as the cover athlete for the Collector's Edition of "MLB The Show 23." The popular video game developed by San Diego Studios is a simulation of Major League Baseball.Derek Jeter's reveal broke on NBC's "The Tonight Show" on Wednesday night when the legendary Yankees player appeared for an interview with host Jimmy Fallon. Earlier in the week, Jazz Chisholm of the Miami Marlins was named as the cover athlete for the regular edition.Talkin' Yanks@TalkinYanksDerek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight)1912303Derek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight) https://t.co/qy3L4fQOzYJeter, who is considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, played for the Yankees for 20 seasons and was a key player in helping the team win five World Series championships. He is widely respected for his on-field skills and leadership as well as his character off the field.The announcement of Derek Jeter as the cover athlete for the Collector's Edition of "MLB The Show 23" has generated a lot of buzz and excitement among fans. While one user opined that Jeter's appearance on the cover was "so f*****g fire," another wrote that they would be "buying the game just for this."alex@alexcanzzbuying the game just for this twitter.com/talkinyanks/st…Talkin' Yanks@TalkinYanksDerek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight)1965311Derek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight) https://t.co/qy3L4fQOzYbuying the game just for this twitter.com/talkinyanks/st…Austin ✌︎(꩜‿꩜)✌︎@yabski_so fucking fire twitter.com/TalkinYanks/st…Talkin' Yanks@TalkinYanksDerek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight)1974312Derek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight) https://t.co/qy3L4fQOzYso fucking fire twitter.com/TalkinYanks/st…Here are some more reactions:Blondiggity@dj_BlondeDamn this kinda cold twitter.com/talkinyanks/st…Talkin' Yanks@TalkinYanksDerek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight)2098327Derek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight) https://t.co/qy3L4fQOzYDamn this kinda cold twitter.com/talkinyanks/st…Stephen 🇨🇴@Staay_SteeephenNeed this twitter.com/talkinyanks/st…Talkin' Yanks@TalkinYanksDerek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight)1328Derek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight) https://t.co/qy3L4fQOzYNeed this twitter.com/talkinyanks/st…Rachel@RachelES_Can we get some commotion for the back cover?? His monument park number stylized as the bat signal?? Incredible tbh. twitter.com/talkinyanks/st…Talkin' Yanks@TalkinYanksDerek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight)2326Derek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight) https://t.co/qy3L4fQOzYCan we get some commotion for the back cover?? His monument park number stylized as the bat signal?? Incredible tbh. twitter.com/talkinyanks/st…Seth💯@SethMorg99I AM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!? THE CAPTAIN IS THE SHOW 23 COLLECTORS EDITION COVER ATHLETE LETS GO!!! twitter.com/talkinyanks/st…Talkin' Yanks@TalkinYanksDerek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight)2092326Derek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight) https://t.co/qy3L4fQOzYI AM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!? THE CAPTAIN IS THE SHOW 23 COLLECTORS EDITION COVER ATHLETE LETS GO!!!💯🔥 twitter.com/talkinyanks/st…One fan wrote on Twitter:"Can we get some commotion for the back cover?? His monument park number is stylized as the bat symbol?? Incredible tbh."While another said:"I AM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!!! THE CAPTAIN IS THE SHOW 23 COLLECTORS EDITION COVER ATHLETE LETS GO!!!"peter@youknowpedro_14Oh yeah bby twitter.com/talkinyanks/st…Talkin' Yanks@TalkinYanksDerek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight)1328Derek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight) https://t.co/qy3L4fQOzYOh yeah bby twitter.com/talkinyanks/st…Joe@imjustjoe_20Bro I don’t even want the game just give me the case please!! twitter.com/talkinyanks/st…Talkin' Yanks@TalkinYanksDerek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight)2117328Derek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight) https://t.co/qy3L4fQOzYBro I don’t even want the game just give me the case please!! twitter.com/talkinyanks/st…jeremi@JermforprezI’ve been waiting for this 🖤 twitter.com/talkinyanks/st…Talkin' Yanks@TalkinYanksDerek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight)2120328Derek Jeter is the cover athlete on the MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition!(via @FallonTonight) https://t.co/qy3L4fQOzYI’ve been waiting for this 🖤 twitter.com/talkinyanks/st…Derek Jeter talks about playing "MLB The Show" on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon"The Tonight Show@FallonTonight.@derekjeter is on the cover of the Collector’s Edition of @mlbtheshow 23! #FallonTonight3647664.@derekjeter is on the cover of the Collector’s Edition of @mlbtheshow 23! #FallonTonight https://t.co/pi8Yc3oZq1During his reveal as the cover athlete for the Collector's Edition of "MLB The Show 23" on the popular TV show hosted by Jimmy Fallon, former Yankees captain Derek Jeter shared his experience of playing the game as himself. He said:"It's an awesome experience playing as yourself 'cause you grow up, and you're playing as your favorite players. But then my mind just went to 'How can I rig it?' so that my performance is better in the video game than it actually is on the field. I didn't figure that out."Fans, too, are ecstatic about the opportunity to play Jeter in the game and relive some of the most iconic moments from his career. With his legendary career and widespread popularity, Derek Jeter is the perfect choice for this role.