Baseball Video Games

Remember when baseball video games were cool even with player names like “Paste” or “Star” and umpires that sounded like dying squirrels?

Baseball video games have evolved over the years from wobbling stick figures on green screens to life-like major league players in real-life stadiums.

Today’s great games allow you to manage a franchise for 50 years or become a minor leaguer and work your way to the big leagues.  The possibilities are almost endless.

But we also can’t forget about the classics that started it all.

Revisit your favorites through the years, or come back to check out our upcoming rankings of the best baseball video games, here in the Baseball Vault.

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Atari 2600 | Odyssey 2 | Intellivision | Arcadia 2001 | Colecovision
Atari 5200 | NES | Sega Master System | Atari 7800
Turbografx-16 | Sega Genesis | Neo Geo | Super NES | Sega 32-X
Sega Saturn | Playstation | Nintendo 64 | Sega Dreamcast
Playstation 2 | Xbox | GameCube | Xbox 360 | Playstation 3 | Wii

Atari 2600

Home Run

1978 Developer:  Atari
Publisher:  Atari

RealSports Baseball

1982 Developer:  Atari
Publisher:  Atari

Super Challenge Baseball

1982 Developer:  Mattel
Publisher:  Atari

Pete Rose Baseball

1988 Developer:  Absolute
Publisher:  Absolute

Super Baseball

1988 Developer:  Atari
Publisher:  Atari

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Odyssey 2

Baseball!

1978 Developer:  Magnavox
Publisher:  Magnavox

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Intellivision

Major League Baseball

1980 Developer:  Mattel
Publisher:  Mattel

World Championship Baseball

1983 Developer:  Mattel
Publisher:  Atari

World Series Major League Baseball

1983 Developer:  Mattel
Publisher:  Mattel

All-Star Major League Baseball

1986 Developer:  Mattel
Publisher:  Mattel

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Arcadia 2001

Baseball

1982 Developer:  Emerson
Publisher:  Emerson

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Colecovision

Super Action Baseball

1983 Developer:  Coleco
Publisher:  Coleco

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Atari 5200

RealSports Baseball

1983 Developer:  Atari
Publisher:  Atari

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NES

Baseball

1985
Developer:  Nintendo
Publisher:  Nintendo

    Nintendo’s version of baseball was a breath of fresh air when it came out.  The players didn’t look like walking sticks and there was a stadium with a scoreboard that actually kept score!  I still think it holds up pretty well more than 25 years later.
    Critics point to the extremely slow movement of outfielders and runners, but how about the way the ball responds to the timing of your swing or the pitcher keeps an eye on base runners?  After playing baseball on Atari for years, this game blew me away with runners who led off and returned to the bag between pitches and a batter who could move around in the batter’s box.  It does get annoying when the pitcher gets pick-off happy or keeps eying base runners who aren’t there, and the sounds the pitcher makes can sound like Monica Seles (fastball) or a dying groan (slow pitch).  However, the cool sound these umpires make when calling an out is better than several baseball video games of the next generation.
    The infielders field the ball automatically, but the smooth throws and ability to turn double plays make up for it.  I do wish, though, that infielders could retreat into the outfield to catch those pesky short pop-ups!
    Overall, this game was a major step forward for its time.  The ridiculously slow outfield is less forgivable nowadays, but nostalgia can iron out that wrinkle and make this an enjoyable blast from the past.

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Bases Loaded 1988

Developer:  Tose Software
Publisher:  Jaleco

    Bases Loaded is still one of my favorite baseball video games of all time–and not just because I perfected my score-keeping while playing multiple seasons with the New Jersey team.
    This game utilized the “behind the pitcher” view better than any other game of its time, featuring pitches that couldn’t change direction multiple times on its way to the plate along with smooth pitching and hitting graphics.  The batter is stationary while in the batter’s box, but whoever came up with the idea to allow the batter to swing at nine different zones deserved a big raise!  Pitches come in at “playable” speeds and response of the batter’s swing is really crisp.  The highlights get even better if a batter gets hit–you can charge the mound (though you naturally get thrown from the game).
    Once the ball is in play a few hiccups are apparent, though nothing that really diminishes the fun of the game.  The pitcher has a habit of getting between the throws from third to first, but if you see it coming you can quickly relay the thrown without missing a beat.  And I’m not sure what sound the developers were going for when players throw the ball, but it sounds like a sneezing mouse.
    At a time before video games were getting major league licenses, Bases Loaded developed its own stars like Paste, Oko, and Star–who actually played like their make-believe stats indicated they should.  With endearing quirks like a dejected pitcher on the scoreboard after a home run and the memorable entrance of a bullpen reliever (who drives the cart off the field?), this game has truly become one of the “remember when” classics.

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Major League Baseball

1988
Developer:  Atlus
Publisher:  LJN

    As the first game to be licensed by Major League Baseball, the anticipation for playing this game drove me crazy the entire car ride home from the store.  The chance to choose real teams like the Royals, Phillies, or Cubs was almost more than I could fathom.
    Unfortunately, that was about all this game had to offer.  Once you got past setting your line-up by guessing players according to their uniform number or stats, the game went downhill pretty quick.  The graphics for the hitter and pitcher are pretty poor, and you can’t move your batter side-to-side in the batter’s box.  Then when you hit the ball there is a pause, and even a brief black screen, before the fielding screen appears.
    That’s when it gets really bad.
    Like a lot of early games the fielders are really slow.  But you hardly even notice it because you are too busy laughing at how line drives die when they hit the ground as if you were playing in a giant sandbox.  Even the straight line physics and gravity of most baseball video games go out the window as the ball appears to hover, speed up, and slow down when thrown from fielder to fielder.
    After that the other negatives seem almost trivial.  The sound effects are pretty bad, foul balls can become an epidemic, and after a home run you have to stare at the outfield stands while the runners slowly circle the bases.  Brutal.  When you’re playing against the computer, it seems to hit everything and not chase anything out of the strike zone.  But that is offset by the fact that it will not attempt to throw out any of your runners who are returning to a base!
    To be fair, the game does have some good points.  On top of getting to play with real baseball teams, you get to play the role of manager more in this game by setting line-ups and managing the pitching staff.  But if you want a quick game even the time it takes to set your line-up can get frustrating.
    Anyone who bought this game when it came out probably remembers the disappointment that surfaced after only a few days of playing it.  The Major League Baseball licensing agreement just isn’t enough to carry this cellar dweller.

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RBI Baseball

1988
Developer:  Namco
Publisher:  Tengen

    RBI Baseball holds a special place in the hearts of many fans of baseball video games as their first with actual major league players.  Throwing heaters with Roger Clemens and hitting home runs with Mike Schmidt.  It just didn’t get any better than that.
    But the game itself definitely has its faults.
    The number of pitchers and bench players are limited, and due to the number of spaces available the player names have some interesting spellings.  Batters all look like Babe Ruth past his prime and fielders bear a striking resemblance to a sponge in square pants.  The curveballs that can be thrown are ridiculous, and if you check swing against one of them you are still going to get a strike called.
    There is no “season” option, though there is the mysterious “watch” option.  I still don’t understand why games picked up on this as entertaining.  Did anyone ever actually watch the computer play itself?  And speaking of the computer, it makes pretty poor decisions in one-player mode and is about as aggressive as Cecil Fielder on the base paths.
    So why the love for this game?  On top of the nostalgia effect, the game plays pretty quick (outside of the fielding) and had some great nuances.  Fouls balls weren’t called until they passed the bag, and if you hit a fly down the line it would actually hook or slice!  The graphics and sounds of a fly ball made it easy to judge.  And for the stat geeks, basic statistics were displayed on the scoreboard between innings.
    There is a lot to like about RBI Baseball, but I must admit playing it now isn’t as good as when I was a kid.  Still, it stands out as one of the benchmark baseball video games and is a must-have for anyone reliving great memories of the past.

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Baseball Stars

1989
Developer:  SNK
Publisher:  SNK

    Baseball Stars is a game that has gotten better and better with time, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a fantastic game when it came out.  Simply put, it took baseball video games to another level.
    The lasting playability of Baseball Stars is rooted in its revolutionary memory chip, which allows you to play a season without writing down long passwords (remember those?) and keeps track of your team’s record and statistics.  You can also create and name a team, sign and name players, earn money from gate receipts when you win games, and use that money to improve your players’ abilities.
    But the quality doesn’t stop when the ump yells, “Play ball!”  The graphics of pitching, hitting, and fielding all take on a more realistic feel than any game before it.  Gameplay is fast and smooth, with some great additions to fielding like realistic-looking diving, players reaching for the ball to catch it, and outfielders actually climbing the wall (and maybe falling into the stands!) in an attempt to rob home runs.  To top it all off, the music is catchy and gets a little more intense when runners are on base.
    The game is not without a few warts, like the 10-run mercy rule (though it does save time when trying to build up your team with cheap wins against a bad team) and the inability to run back to a base once you reach the next base.  You can’t see the whole field when fielding, so moving your players when off-screen takes some getting used to.  Not having real major league teams or players is initially a disappointment, but you forget about it once you name your team the Halfwits and win your first stack of cash.
    No baseball game on Nintendo ever matched what Tecmo Super Bowl did for football with real teams and players.  But Baseball Stars made its own mark and stands head and shoulders above the other baseball video games of its era in addictiveness and lasting enjoyment over the years.  If you don’t have it, get it.

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Tecmo Baseball

1989
Developer:  Tecmo
Publisher:  Tecmo

    Despite Tecmo’s excellence in producing football video games, it simply doesn’t translate to the baseball diamond.  There just isn’t a lot to like about this game.
    After acknowledging the good hitting and pitching graphics, the red flags show up all over the place.  For starters, the players look like Olive Oyl with those ridiculous noses.  Then when the ball is put in play, it almost becomes unbearable.  Middle infielders don’t field their position, but they can put Carl Lewis to shame when they chase down the slow base runners!  Between innings the scoreboard flashes lame messages like “Tecmo is No. 1” and “Fight!”, and don’t get me started on the horrible music.
    So if you see the name Tecmo and are expecting another classic sports game, forget it.  They must have put their focus on the gridiron and let the interns develop this one.

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Bad News Baseball

1990
Developer:  Tecmo
Publisher:  Tecmo

    When it comes to pure, simple enjoyment on a virtual baseball diamond, Bad News Baseball delivers.  The game shares the structure of RBI Baseball, but has a decidedly little league feel to it.  You almost want to see if you can pull of the “hidden ball” trick!
    The fast pace of the game and the whimsical features, like rabbits for umpires and runners who fall over “dead” when thrown out, keep it interesting.  There are even some cool animations when a play is close on the base paths!  The pitching and batting graphics are significantly better than earlier similar versions, and as the game progresses the players actually get tired.
    The only downside is the fact that there is no kind of season play mode, so its ability to entertain long-term is somewhat limited compared to other baseball video games.  But overall, Bad News Baseball is just straight up fun and a nice break from the norm.

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Baseball Simulator 1.000

1990
Developer:  Culture Brain
Publisher:  Culture Brain

    The value in Baseball Simulator 1.000 lies primarily in its inventive “Ultra League” mode, which features crazy pitches that might stop in midair, break the hitter’s bat and zig-zag back and forth or swings that could produce a tornado pop fly, an unstoppable line drive or a swarm of uncatchable baseballs.  There are several different stadium choices, including a dome or one in space, and the gameplay is pleasantly swift, with pitchers that get tired as the game progresses.
    But outside of the gadget-filled “Ultra League” the rest of the game plays mostly one base at a time, as extra-base hits are difficult to come by, and doesn’t have any features that jump out at you.  And speaking of jumping out at you, the fielders look a little too much like Jason from Friday the 13th.  Scary.
    Mediocre games can often find a way to stand the test of time with exceptional graphics or creative video sequences, but this game’s home run celebration looks more like watching the class clown shoot spitwads at the wall.  If you’re looking for something completely different, you could do worse than the Simulator and its unique super powers.  Just don’t expect it to bat 1.000.

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Bases Loaded II:  Second Season 1990

Developer:  Jaleco
Publisher:  Jaleco

    Anyone who was looking for a great follow-up on the original Bases Loaded game quickly found themselves crosseyed with its Second Season release.  Like crossing their eyes trying to adjust to the absolutely bizarre fielding view from behind the dugouts!
    The pros of the game remain mostly unchanged from the original, featuring realistic pitching speeds, zone swings and the signature center field hitting view, though the reaction time on swings doesn’t seem as tight.
    After coming to grips with the uncomfortable fielding views the next thing that must be done is to turn the sound down so you aren’t subjected to the horrendous music all game long.  Even the goofy-looking lunges of the fielders and runners on the base paths won’t distract you from those terrible tunes.
    In the end, Bases Loaded II ends up stranding the runners with a pop-up or double play ball.  As a Royals fan who lived through the first decade of the 21st century, maybe that is the realistic part of the game.  I guess I was a little sick to my stomach afterwards.

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Dusty Diamond’s All-Star Softball 1990

Developer:  Broderbund
Publisher:  Broderbund

    This under-the-radar title went a different direction than most baseball video games, opting for a quirky, comical style that fits nicely with some of the odd rules of softball.
    Teams are recruited one player at a time, and it can be a tough choice between a five-tool star and a kid who can climb fences or even dive into water, especially if you decide to play in a park with a pond or on the side of a cliff!  The graphics are only so-so, but when you’re running out into the home run zone to steal a round-tripper, you don’t mind that the hitters look like toddlers in one-piece outfits.
    Simple and fun, Dusty Diamond’s does lack the long-term playability of games with season modes, though you can earn the right to play the mighty “Amazons” by winning a short tournament.  If you want a break from the norm, and trying to hit curving, slow-pitch softballs from an alien or a goblin is definitely not normal, this entertaining game hits it out of the park.  Or off the cliff.  Or the island.

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Little League Baseball:
Championship Series 1990

Developer:  SNK
Publisher:  SNK

    SNK took its fantastic Baseball Stars game and put it in the context of the Little League World Series, losing some general manager intrigue with the absence of earned money but finding another niche for a fun seven innings on the diamond.
    The gameplay is quick and fairly easy get used to, and the innovative slides, wall climbs and diving catches are now supplemented with the ability to put on a defensive shift.  No need for the mute button as the music is still pretty catchy, and even the pitcher will show some kid-like passion as he urges on his teammates!
    If you’re looking for the best gameplay and hours upon hours of fun, then go get Baseball Stars.  But if the kid in you longs for the days when “who brought the soda” was just as important as “who is on the mound” and you still want a top-notch video game experience, grab some sunflower seeds and Little League World Series: Championship Series and play ball!

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RBI Baseball 2

1990
Developer:  Tengen
Publisher:  Tengen

    About the only thing that RBI Baseball 2 doesn’t have on its predecessor is the nostalgic love of baseball video game fans, myself included.
    If this had been the original RBI Baseball a year earlier, it might top every baseball video games list there is with its actual MLB players, improved gameplay and instant replays.  Foul balls down the line actually slice or hook, and when the music gets on your nerves you can give it the axe!  The graphics are significantly better than the original, with fielders looking less like bricks and more like ball players.
    Game action can still seem a bit sluggish after the ball is put in play, especially after playing an SNK title, and there still isn’t a season mode option.  However, a single game can feel like an entire season with the number of foul balls knocked around the yard!
    As beloved as RBI Baseball is, presumably because of its introduction of “real life” teams and players to the game console, this second title is the higher quality game.  But it’s caught between the nostalgia of the original and the superior overall experience of games like Baseball Stars and Bases Loaded.

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Base Wars

1991 Developer:  Konami
Publisher:  Ultra

    When it comes to pure baseball video games, Base Wars is probably a bit overrated.  The laws of gravity obviously do not apply when throwing the ball around the infield, and hitting a ball blasted out of a pitcher’s canon arm that can swerve off the screen in a split second is next to impossible.  Making a play in the field takes an act of precognition, and most of the time it doesn’t matter because the ball is flying out of the stadium anyway.
    But, come on now.  This game wasn’t really about baseball.  It was about Arnold Schwarzenegger.  Terminator 2.  A’ll be bock.
    What 12-year-old boy (or thirty-something guy) can resist a good throwdown on the basepaths between enemy cyborgs?  How can you not enjoy powering up into a glowing metal machine before rocketing a fastball past your helpless opponent at 200 miles per hour?  And using your winnings at a parts shop on weapons like a laser sword or a muramasa (whatever that is!)?  Are you kidding me?!  Awesome.
    So don’t ask yourself why you’re drawn to this game.  There’s no need to visit a sports psychologist.  Just enjoy the guilty pleasure that is Base Wars, and tell your opponent, “Hasta la vista, baby.”

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Bases Loaded 3

1991 Developer:  Jaleco
Publisher:  Jaleco

Bo Jackson Baseball

1991 Developer:  Beam Software
Publisher:  Data East

RBI Baseball 3

1991 Developer:  Tengen
Publisher:  Tengen

Roger Clemens’ MVP Baseball

1991 Developer:  Sculptured Software
Publisher:  LJN

Baseball Stars II

1992 Developer:  Pixel
Publisher:  Romstar

Bases Loaded 4

1993 Developer:  Jaleco
Publisher:  Jaleco

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Sega Master System

Great Baseball

1987 Developer:  Sega
Publisher:  Sega

Reggie Jackson Baseball

1988 Developer:  Sega
Publisher:  Sega

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Atari 7800

RealSports Baseball

1988 Developer:  Atari
Publisher:  Atari

Pete Rose Baseball

1989 Developer:  Absolute
Publisher:  Absolute

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Turbografx-16

World Class Baseball

1989 Developer:  Hudson
Publisher:  Hudson

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Sega Genesis

Tommy Lasorda Baseball

1989 Developer:  Sega
Publisher:  Sega

Hardball!

1991 Developer:  Accolade
Publisher:  Accolade

RBI Baseball 3

1991 Developer:  Tengen
Publisher:  Tengen

Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball

1992 Developer:  Mindscape
Publisher:  Mindscape

MLBPA Baseball

1992 Developer:  Sega
Publisher:  Sega

RBI Baseball 4

1992 Developer:  Tengen
Publisher:  Tengen

Roger Clemens’ MVP Baseball

1992 Developer:  Sculptured Software
Publisher:  Flying Edge

Sports Talk Baseball

1992 Developer:  Sega
Publisher:  Sega

Hardball III

1993 Developer:  Mindspan
Publisher:  Accolade

RBI Baseball ’93

1993 Developer:  Tengen
Publisher:  Tengen

Tony La Russa Baseball

1993 Developer:  SSI
Publisher:  EA Sports

Hardball ’94

1994 Developer:  Mindspan
Publisher:  Accolade

La Russa Baseball 95

1994 Developer:  High Score Productions
Publisher:  EA Sports

RBI Baseball ’94

1994 Developer:  Tengen
Publisher:  Tengen

Super Baseball 2020

1994 Developer:  NuFX
Publisher:  Electronic Arts

Tecmo Super Baseball

1994 Developer:  Sculptured Software
Publisher:  Tecmo

World Series Baseball

1994 Developer:  Blue Sky Software
Publisher:  Sega

ESPN Baseball Tonight

1995 Developer:  Park Place Productions
Publisher:  Sony Imagesoft

Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball

1995 Developer:  Iguana Entertainment
Publisher:  Acclaim

Hardball ’95

1995 Developer:  Mindspan
Publisher:  Accolade

Triple Play 96

1995 Developer:  Extended Play Productions
Publisher:  EA Sports

World Series Baseball ’95

1995 Developer:  Blue Sky Software
Publisher:  Sega

Triple Play Gold Edition

1996 Developer:  Extended Play Productions
Publisher:  EA Sports

World Series Baseball ’96

1996 Developer:  Blue Sky Software
Publisher:  Sega

World Series Baseball 98

1997 Developer:  Blue Sky Software
Publisher:  Sega

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Neo Geo

Baseball Stars Professional

1991 Developer:  SNK
Publisher:  SNK

Super Baseball 2020

1991 Developer:  Pallas
Publisher:  Pallas

Baseball Stars 2

1992 Developer:  SNK
Publisher:  SNK

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Super NES

Super Baseball Simulator 1.000

1991 Developer:  Culture Brain
Publisher:  Culture Brain

Super Bases Loaded

1991 Developer:  Jaleco
Publisher:  Jaleco

Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball

1992 Developer:  Beam Software
Publisher:  Mindscape

Extra Innings

1992 Developer:  Sting
Publisher:  Sony Imagesoft

Nolan Ryan’s Baseball

1992 Developer:  Romstar
Publisher:  Romstar

Roger Clemens’ MVP Baseball

1992 Developer:  Sculptured Software
Publisher:  LJN

Super Batter Up

1992 Developer:  Namco
Publisher:  Namco

Super Baseball 2020

1993 Developer:  SNK
Publisher:  Tradewest

ESPN Baseball Tonight

1994 Developer:  Park Place Productions
Publisher:  Sony Imagesoft

Hardball III

1994 Developer:  Mindspan
Publisher:  Accolade

Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball

1994 Developer:  Software Creations
Publisher:  Nintendo

MLBPA Baseball

1994 Developer:  Visual Concepts
Publisher:  EA Sports

Relief Pitcher

1994 Developer:  Tengen
Publisher:  Left Field

Sports Illustrated: Championship Football and Baseball

1994 Developer:  Malibu
Publisher:  Malibu

Super Bases Loaded 2

1994 Developer:  Jaleco
Publisher:  Jaleco

Tecmo Super Baseball

1994 Developer:  Tecmo
Publisher:  Tecmo

Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball

1995 Developer:  Iguana Entertainment
Publisher:  Acclaim Japan

Super Bases Loaded 3: License to Steal

1995 Developer:  Jaleco
Publisher:  Jaleco

Super RBI Baseball

1995 Developer:  Gray Matter
Publisher:  Time Warner Interactive

The Sporting News: Baseball

1995 Developer:  Hudson Soft
Publisher:  Hudson Soft

Ken Griffey Jr.’s Winning Run

1996 Developer:  Rare
Publisher:  Nintendo

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Sega 32-X

RBI Baseball ’95

1995 Developer:  Tengen
Publisher:  Time Warner Interactive

World Series Baseball

1995 Developer:  Blue Sky Software
Publisher:  Sega

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Sega Saturn

Bases Loaded ’96: Double Header

1995 Developer:  Jaleco
Publisher:  Jaleco

World Series Baseball

1995 Developer:  Sega
Publisher:  Sega

3D Baseball

1996 Developer:  Crystal Dynamics
Publisher:  Crystal Dynamics

Bottom of the 9th

1996 Developer:  Konami
Publisher:  Konami

Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball

1996 Developer:  Iguana Entertainment
Publisher:  Acclaim

Grand Slam

1996 Developer:  Burst Studios
Publisher:  Virgin Interactive

World Series Baseball II

1996 Developer:  Sega
Publisher:  Sega

All-Star Baseball

1997 Developer:  Iguana Entertainment
Publisher:  Acclaim

World Series Baseball 98

1997 Developer:  Sega
Publisher:  Sega

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Playstation

Bases Loaded ’96: Double Header

1995 Developer:  Jaleco
Publisher:  Jaleco

3D Baseball

1996 Developer:  Crystal Dynamics
Publisher:  Crystal Dynamics

Bottom of the 9th

1996 Developer:  Konami Computer Entertainment Chicago
Publisher:  Konami

Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball

1996 Developer:  Iguana Entertainment
Publisher:  Acclaim

Hardball 5

1996 Developer:  Mindspan
Publisher:  Accolade

MLB Pennant Race

1996 Developer:  Sony Interactive Studios
Publisher:  SCEA

Triple Play 97

1996 Developer:  EA Sports
Publisher:  Electronic Arts

All-Star 1997 Featuring Frank Thomas

1997 Developer:  Iguana Entertainment
Publisher:  Acclaim

Bottom of the 9th ’97

1997 Developer:  Konami Computer Entertainment Chicago
Publisher:  Konami

Grand Slam

1997 Developer:  Burst Studios
Publisher:  Virgin Interactive

MLB 98

1997 Developer:  Sony Interactive Studios
Publisher:  SCEA

Triple Play 98

1997 Developer:  EA Canada
Publisher:  Electronic Arts

VR Baseball ’97

1997 Developer:  VR Sports
Publisher:  Interplay

Bottom of the 9th ’99

1998 Developer:  Konami
Publisher:  Konami

Hardball 99

1998 Developer:  Mindspan
Publisher:  Accolade

MLB 99

1998 Developer:  Sony Interactive Studios
Publisher:  SCEA

VR Baseball 99

1998 Developer:  VR Sports
Publisher:  Interplay

MLB 2000

1999 Developer:  989 Sports
Publisher:  SCEA

Triple Play 2000

1999 Developer:  Treyarch
Publisher:  EA Sports

MLB 2001

2000 Developer:  989 Sports
Publisher:  SCEA

Triple Play 2001

2000 Developer:  Treyarch
Publisher:  EA Sports

High Heat Major League Baseball 2002

2001 Developer:  3DO
Publisher:  3DO

MLB 2002

2001 Developer:  989 Sports
Publisher:  SCEA

Triple Play Baseball

2001 Developer:  Treyarch
Publisher:  EA Sports

MLB 2003

2002 Developer:  989 Sports
Publisher:  SCEA

Big League Slugger Baseball

2003 Developer:  Now Production
Publisher:  Agetec

MLB 2004

2003 Developer:  989 Sports
Publisher:  989 Sports

MLB 2005

2004 Developer:  989 Sports
Publisher:  SCEA

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Nintendo 64

All-Star Baseball 99

1998 Developer:  Iguana Entertainment
Publisher:  Acclaim

Major League Baseball Featuring Ken Griffey Jr.

1998 Developer:  Angel Studios
Publisher:  Nintendo

Mike Piazza’s Strike Zone

1998 Developer:  Devil’s Thumb Entertainment
Publisher:  GT Interactive

All-Star Baseball 2000

1999 Developer:  Iguana Entertainment
Publisher:  Acclaim

Bottom of the 9th

1999 Developer:  Konami Computer Entertainment Osaka
Publisher:  Konami

Ken Griffey Jr.’s Slugfest

1999 Developer:  Angel Studios
Publisher:  Nintendo

Triple Play 2000

1999 Developer:  Treyarch
Publisher:  EA Sports

All-Star Baseball 2001

2000 Developer:  High Voltage Software
Publisher:  Acclaim

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Sega Dreamcast

World Series Baseball 2K1

2000 Developer:  Wow Entertainment
Publisher:  Sega

World Series Baseball 2K2

2001 Developer:  Visual Concepts
Publisher:  Sega

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Playstation 2

All-Star Baseball 2002

2001 Developer:  Acclaim Studios Austin
Publisher:  Acclaim

High Heat Major League Baseball 2002

2001 Developer:  3DO
Publisher:  3DO

Triple Play Baseball

2001 Developer:  EA Sports
Publisher:  EA Sports

All-Star Baseball 2003

2002 Developer:  Acclaim Studios Austin
Publisher:  Acclaim

High Heat Major League Baseball 2003

2002 Developer:  3DO
Publisher:  3DO

MLB Slugfest 2003

2002 Developer:  Midway
Publisher:  Midway

Triple Play 2002

2002 Developer:  Pandemic Studios
Publisher:  Electronic Arts

All-Star Baseball 2004

2003 Developer:  Acclaim Studios Austin
Publisher:  Acclaim

High Heat Major League Baseball 2004

2003 Developer:  3DO
Publisher:  3DO

MLB 2004

2003 Developer:  989 Sports
Publisher:  SCEA

MLB Slugfest 2004

2003 Developer:  Midway
Publisher:  Midway

MVP Baseball 2003

2003 Developer:  EA Sports
Publisher:  EA Sports

World Series Baseball 2K3

2003 Developer:  Blue Shift
Publisher:  Sega

All-Star Baseball 2005

2004 Developer:  Acclaim
Publisher:  Acclaim

Backyard Baseball

2004 Developer:  Humongous Entertainment
Publisher:  Atari

ESPN Major League Baseball

2004 Developer:  Blue Shift
Publisher:  Sega

MLB 2005

2004 Developer:  989 Sports
Publisher:  SCEA

MVP Baseball 2004

2004 Developer:  EA Sports
Publisher:  EA Sports

Major League Baseball 2K5

2005 Developer:  Kush Games
Publisher:  Take-Two Interactive

Major League Baseball 2K5: World Series Edition

2005 Developer:  Kush Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB 2006

2005 Developer:  989 Sports
Publisher:  SCEA

MVP Baseball 2005

2005 Developer:  EA Sports
Publisher:  EA Sports

Backyard Sports Baseball 2007

2006 Developer:  Game Brains
Publisher:  Atari

Major League Baseball 2K6

2006 Developer:  Kush Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB 06: The Show

2006 Developer:  SCEA San Diego Studios
Publisher:  SCEA

MLB Slugfest 2006

2006 Developer:  Blue Shift
Publisher:  Midway

Major League Baseball 2K7

2007 Developer:  Kush Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB 07: The Show

2007 Developer:  SCEA
Publisher:  SCEA

MLB Power Pros

2007 Developer:  Konami
Publisher:  2K Sports

The Bigs

2007 Developer:  Blue Castle Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

Backyard Baseball ’09

2008 Developer:  Humongous Entertainment
Publisher:  Atari

Major League Baseball 2K8

2008 Developer:  Kush Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB 08: The Show

2008 Developer:  SCEA San Diego Studios
Publisher:  SCEA

MLB Power Pros 2008

2008 Developer:  Konami
Publisher:  2K Sports

Backyard Baseball ’10

2009 Developer:  Farsight Studios
Publisher:  Atari

Major League Baseball 2K9

2009 Developer:  2K Sports
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB 09: The Show

2009 Developer:  SCEA San Diego Studios
Publisher:  SCEA

The Bigs 2

2009 Developer:  Blue Castle Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

Major League Baseball 2K10

2010 Developer:  Visual Concepts
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB 10: The Show

2010 Developer:  SCEA
Publisher:  SCEA

Major League Baseball 2K11

2011 Developer:  Visual Concepts
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB 11: The Show

2011 Developer:  SCEA San Diego Studios
Publisher:  SCEA

Top of Baseball Video Games

Xbox

All-Star Baseball 2003

2002 Developer:  Acclaim
Publisher:  Acclaim

MLB Slugfest 2003

2002 Developer:  Gratuitous Games
Publisher:  Midway

Triple Play 2002

2002 Developer:  Pandemic Studios
Publisher:  Electronic Arts

World Series Baseball

2002 Developer:  Blue Shift
Publisher:  Sega

All-Star Baseball 2004

2003 Developer:  Acclaim
Publisher:  Acclaim

High Heat Major League Baseball 2004

2003 Developer:  3DO
Publisher:  3DO

MLB Slugfest 2004

2003 Developer:  Midway
Publisher:  Midway

MVP Baseball 2003

2003 Developer:  EA Sports
Publisher:  EA Sports

World Series Baseball 2K3

2003 Developer:  Blue Shift
Publisher:  Sega

All-Star Baseball 2005

2004 Developer:  Acclaim
Publisher:  Acclaim

ESPN Major League Baseball

2004 Developer:  Blue Shift
Publisher:  Sega

MLB Slugfest: Loaded

2004 Developer:  Point of View
Publisher:  Midway

MVP Baseball 2004

2004 Developer:  EA Sports
Publisher:  EA Sports

Major League Baseball 2K5

2005 Developer:  Kush Games
Publisher:  Take-Two Interactive

Major League Baseball 2K5: World Series Edition

2005 Developer:  Kush Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

MVP Baseball 2005

2005 Developer:  EA Sports
Publisher:  EA Sports

Major League Baseball 2K6

2006 Developer:  Kush Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB Slugfest 2006

2006 Developer:  Blue Shift
Publisher:  Midway

Major League Baseball 2K7

2007 Developer:  Kush Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

Top of Baseball Video Games

GameCube

All-Star Baseball 2002

2001 Developer:  Acclaim
Publisher:  Acclaim

All-Star Baseball 2003

2002 Developer:  Acclaim
Publisher:  Acclaim

Home Run King

2002 Developer:  Wow Entertainment
Publisher:  Sega

All-Star Baseball 2004

2003 Developer:  Acclaim
Publisher:  Acclaim

Backyard Baseball

2003 Developer:  Humongous Entertainment
Publisher:  Atari

MVP Baseball 2004

2004 Developer:  EA Sports
Publisher:  EA Sports

Mario Superstar Baseball

2005 Developer:  Namco
Publisher:  Nintendo

MVP Baseball 2005

2005 Developer:  EA Sports
Publisher:  EA Sports

Major League Baseball 2K6

2006 Developer:  Kush Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

Backyard Sports Baseball 2007

2007 Developer:  Humongous Entertainment
Publisher:  Atari

Top of Baseball Video Games

Xbox 360

Major League Baseball 2K6

2006 Developer:  Kush Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

Major League Baseball 2K7

2007 Developer:  Kush Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

The Bigs

2007 Developer:  Blue Castle Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

Major League Baseball 2K8

2008 Developer:  Kush Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB Stickball

2008 Developer:  Gaia Industries
Publisher:  2K Sports

Home Run Challenge

2009 Developer:  Barkers Crest
Publisher:  Barkers Crest

Major League Baseball 2K9

2009 Developer:  2K Sports
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB Front Office Manager

2009 Developer:  Blue Castle Games
Publisher:  Konami

The Bigs 2

2009 Developer:  Blue Castle Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers

2010 Developer:  HB Studios Multimedia
Publisher:  Atari

Little League World Series Baseball 2010

2010 Developer:  Now Production
Publisher:  Activision

Major League Baseball 2K10

2010 Developer:  Visual Concepts
Publisher:  2K Sports

Major League Baseball 2K11

2011 Developer:  Visual Concepts
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB Bobblehead Pros

2011 Developer:  Konami
Publisher:  Konami

Top of Baseball Video Games

Playstation 3

Major League Baseball 2K7

2007 Developer:  Kush Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB 07: The Show

2007 Developer:  SCEA
Publisher:  SCEA

The Bigs

2007 Developer:  Blue Castle Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

Major League Baseball 2K8

2008 Developer:  Kush Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB 08: The Show

2008 Developer:  SCEA San Diego Studios
Publisher:  SCEA

Major League Baseball 2K9

2009 Developer:  2K Sports
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB 09: The Show

2009 Developer:  SCEA San Diego Studios
Publisher:  SCEA

MLB Front Office Manager

2009 Developer:  Blue Castle Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

The Bigs 2

2009 Developer:  Blue Castle Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

Little League World Series Baseball 2010

2010 Developer:  Now Production
Publisher:  Activision

Major League Baseball 2K10

2010 Developer:  Visual Concepts
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB 10: The Show

2010 Developer:  SCEA
Publisher:  SCEA

Major League Baseball 2K11

2011 Developer:  Visual Concepts
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB 11: The Show

2011 Developer:  SCEA San Diego Studios
Publisher:  SCEA

Top of Baseball Video Games

Wii

MLB Power Pros

2007 Developer:  Konami
Publisher:  2K Sports

The Bigs

2007 Developer:  Blue Castle Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

Backyard Baseball ’09

2008 Developer:  Humongous Entertainment
Publisher:  Atari

Little League World Series Baseball 2008

2008 Developer:  Now Production
Publisher:  Activision

Major League Baseball 2K8

2008 Developer:  Kush Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

Mario Super Sluggers

2008 Developer:  Namco Bandai Games
Publisher:  Nintendo

MLB Power Pros 2008

2008 Developer:  Konami
Publisher:  2K Sports

MLB Superstars

2008 Developer:  Deep Fried Entertainment
Publisher:  2K Sports

Backyard Baseball ’10

2009 Developer:  Farsight Studios
Publisher:  Atari

Little League World Series Baseball 2009

2009 Developer:  Now Production
Publisher:  Activision

Major League Baseball 2K9

2009 Developer:  2K Sports
Publisher:  2K Sports

The Bigs 2

2009 Developer:  Blue Castle Games
Publisher:  2K Sports

Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers

2010 Developer:  HB Studios Multimedia
Publisher:  Atari

Little League World Series Baseball: Double Play

2010 Developer:  Activision
Publisher:  Activision

Major League Baseball 2K10

2010 Developer:  Visual Concepts
Publisher:  2K Sports

Major League Baseball 2K11

2011 Developer:  Visual Concepts
Publisher:  2K Sports

Top of Baseball Video Games

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Baseball video games have helped keep our national pastime relevant as technology has taken off.  Hopefully, there will continue to be quality games that can pass the tradition from generation to generation.

And we will always have those classic baseball video games to pass the time between the final out of the World Series to the first day of Spring Training.