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Zone Batting:
When a pitcher throws a fastball low and inside, you can push your analog
stick down and away so you can effectively hit that pitch more often. This
works for a variety of pitches at a variety of locations. By pushing the
analog stick in another direction compared to the pitch you can change the
type of hit a player will get (ground ball, fly ball, foul, etc).
CPU Controlled Outfielders:
Under normal and high difficulties make sure you remember the CPU has guns
in the outfield. Stretching a single into a double or a double into a triple
will not be likely no matter who's in the outfield. This is because
outfielders controlled by the computer tend to get to the ball faster and have
more accurate arms then player controlled outfielders.
Player Cards:
Using points earned during regular games you can purchase specific player
cards. These cards can unlock one of 24 extra teams (All-star, Negro League,
and Legends teams), 110 legendary players, and 45 stadiums. Certain extras
such as media clips (history of baseball) and bonus options can also be
unlocked with a purchase of a relevant player card.
Roster Updates:
If you have a PlayStation 2 network adapter you will be able to download
current roster updates at various points during the regular season to keep the
baseball simulation experience as real as possible.
Taunt crowd:
When playing an away game, hit a homerun and push
L3 when running the bases to taunt the crowd.
Homerun celebration:
Push R1 when you are running the bases after
hitting a homerun. Your player will blow kisses to the crowd.
If you continue pushing R1, your player will jump on home
plate.
Restore pitcher's energy:
Wait until your pitcher has low energy then pause game
play. If your pitcher is still on the mound, go to "Save
Game and Quit", then save the game. Restart the system, and
when you go to the main menu, load the game. When you finish loading,
it should automatically take you back to the game, and it should
show your pitcher on the mound with the full green energy bar.
Slide step:
Use this trick to do a slide step. When your pitcher
is in the stretch, select a pitch, and before you press Pitch,
hold the Left Analog-stick.
See your player's energy in franchise
mode:
At the main menu in franchise mode, go to GM OFFICE, then ROSTER MANAGEMENT, then
DISABLED LIST. Push X and look through your players to see
which ones are tired (except pitchers). If a starting player is
tired, you should bench and rest him for one game.
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