look at the critic's reviews of the Show.
Gameshark:A-
"I should probably cut to the chase right out of the chute: MLB The Show 09 is the best console baseball game on the planet. And it’s not even close. The Show’s graphics, animation, attention to detail, gameplay, and depth is unmatched not only by the competition but to any baseball game of this generation. "
1up: A
"I could go on and on about all the other fantastic features in MLB 09: The Show, like recording your favorite plays, or the animation of the players, etc. But the reality is that this is the best baseball game that I've played in recent memory. Take this from a fan of baseball, and of videogames as a whole: buy this. Even if you just kind of like baseball (and you have a Playstation 3), pick this up -- you won't regret it. There is something here for everyone who has a connection to the sport, and I get giddy with anticipation to see what Sony can deliver for next year's iteration."
Gamepro: 5 out of 5 stars
"I think the real conversation is whether or not it's the best baseball game of all time. In my opinion, it is the greatest video game simulation of America's past time ever."
IGN: 8.7
"The Show has, once again, shown how it's one of the best and most consistent sports franchises out there, delivering solid baseball gameplay and an even deeper set of gameplay features."
Gamespot: 9.0
"There is no room at Cooperstown for baseball games yet, but if the hallowed hall of fame ever adds such a facility, you can guarantee that MLB 09: The Show will be one of the very first inductees.
Player detail is amazing. Not only do faces look almost photorealistic, but the detail is also so sharp that you can recognize Major League stars from halfway across the diamond."
so thats why people talk about how great the Show is. Because it is. Its the most realistic sports game i've ever played. You say the player models look bad. You're seriously, not lying, the only person i have heard so far make that claim. Everyone else says the complete opposite.