Total Control Pitching allows players to determine pitch selection, location, and velocity
Total Control Batting lets players guess pitch type and location in their attempt to go yard
Hot and Cold Streaks affect hitters' performances throughout a game
Charge the mound if you must; but, be aware of an early trip to the showers and a possible suspension
Key Managerial decisions will affect the outcome of the game, including pitching changes, bullpen activity, double switches, and pitch outs
In game scouting reports let gamers know a player's strengths and weaknesses
12 modes of gameplay including Career Mode, Franchise Mode, Season Mode, and General Manager Mode
Career Mode gives gamers the ability to follow or create a player and attempt to make him a Hall-of-Famer. Start off in Spring Training Mode and see if you have what it takes to earn a spot in "the show." Play well enough, and you could be heading North with the big club. Play poorly, and you'll have to prove yourself in the minor leagues
General Manager Mode allows you to run your franchise monitoring trades, free agents, and drafts
Incredible ballpark recreations including authentic sponsor signage, animated umpires and crows, and animated JumboTrons
Lifelike player models and personalized animations with faces taken directly from head scans from every Major League player and motion capture from more than 24 professional players