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Idaho Student Brings Unique Perspective to Sony

Hans Smith has never been able to hold a baseball, let alone hurl one at over 90 mph because of the cerebral palsy that has stolen the majority of his motor skills. Despite that fact, he plays on the exact same days, at the exact same times as the real St. Louis Cardinals.

The Boise State University senior plays the latest version of MLB “The Show” for Playstation 3.

After playing the game in its first year, the Idaho resident decided to write the game-makers at Sony to tell them his story and about the absolute joy their game had brought to his life. Little did he know that his letter would have such a lasting impression on them.

A month later, Sony flew Smith down to San Diego to come on as a consultant for the development of the next season’s game. Along with bringing him into the studio, they also took a facial scan and put Smith’s exact likeness into the game.

Because he is an actual player in the game, Smith is required to sign a contract each season to give them these rights — this is his major league contract.

“It is true I do not play in front of thousands in the stands, or millions on TV. I do not make exorbitant amounts of money every year. In fact, my contract pays me nothing and yet gives me everything. I cannot even pick up a baseball or swing a baseball bat. I cannot even stand up, I am in a wheelchair, and even still, I play professional baseball,” Smith said.

While all of this would be a major accomplishment for most, Smith is trying to take it a step further.

He is currently trying to develop an online league for others with disabilities, which would allow them to play against each other and keep track of everyone’s progress.

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