Computer Baseball (SSI)
Platform: Commodore 64
Gametype: Undefined
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Computer Baseball is a game of both strategy and statistics. Managers manipulate pinch hitters, infield positions, relief pitchers and base runners. 28 major league teams are provided to choose from and data for new teams can be entered as well.

Starting the game, you have four options to choose from: playing a game against the computer, playing a two player game, entering data for a new team and reviewing or editing data in an existing team data file. The display screen will consist of a scoreboard, batter and pitcher status information, and a representation of the playing field. The bottom of the screen is used for inputs on actions being taken.

There are seven different defense actions to choose from: setting the infield position, setting the outfield position, how close to hold base runners, making pitching changes, making a defensive substitution, saving the current game status and how to pitch to the batter. Some of the defensive actions taken will branch out to further options to select. There are three different offense actions to choose from: selecting a base running strategy, putting in a pinch hitter and choosing how you want the batter to hit the ball. Selecting any three of the offense actions will branch out to further options to select. 

Player injuries are possible during game play, which the computer will specify while also determining how long the player will be out of the game. It is also possible for a player to be ejected from the game for arguing with the umpire. On the event of a player being injured or ejected, the computer will ask for a substitute player. When playing multiple games or a series, pitchers will begin tiring and will also require a substitution.

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Description from the packaging:

A strategy game of America's National Pastime.

The day Babe Ruth faced Fernando Valenzuela.

Impossible, you say. Not if you're playing Computer Baseball. It lets you create- and manage- any team you like, imaginary or real, past or present.

Imagination run wild. Now you can field a team made up of such legends as Babe Ruth, Willie Mays and Sandy Koufax against a star-studded team of Hank Aaron, George Brett and Fernando Valenzuela.

Ah, baseball heaven!

All you have to do is enter the batting and pitching statistics and fielding and running abilities of the players you want. Data disks of player stats are available separately.

For all, you historical buffs, the data for over 20 great past and present major league teams are already provided.

Absolutely, Positively Real. All the options of a big-time manager are at your disposal. You decide whether your team should hit and run, pinch hit, pinch run, bunt, steal, run conservatively or aggressively.

On defense, you can call for the first and third basemen to guard the lines, or for the outfield to play shallow. You can opt to hold runners tight or loose, or ask for infield in at double-play depth, or in all the way.

You can tell your pitcher to pitch around the batter or simply order an intentional walk. You can even visit the mound and if necessary, dig into the bullpen for a reliever.

Using animated, color Hi-Res graphics, the computer presents an amazingly realistic simulation of baseball that's fun and fast to play. It is so true to life that a hitter with a high RBI total will be biased to hit more often when runners are on base. On potential double plays, it will check for the fielding abilities of the players involved and for the running ability of the batter and person on first base.

When you play solitaire, the computer also serves as the manager of the opposing team. Computer Baseball. The most realistic strategy game of imaginary baseball ever!

Animated, color Hi-Res screen shows the diamond complete with fielders and batters (noting right- and left-handed batters and pitchers), and marks the baserunner with a number which denotes his/her running ability (1 to 9; with 9 being best).

Create your own teams or select from many past and present major league teams.

Each baseball player individually rated.

Select from over 25 strategy options.

Hi-Res playing field showing positions of the fielders as determined by player strategies.

Tabulates statistics for each game.

For one or two players.

Playing time: One hour
