Unlock cheats easily
Begin game play in two player mode while using both
controllers. Keep hitting homeruns, triples, and more off fastballs
by pressing [X]x2 on controller two. Note: Make sure that
you include ground ruled doubles and inside the park homeruns.
Also, pitch and strikeout the player two in all 27 at bats in
the 9 inning game. You can also unlock the codes in single game
or exhibition modes.
Better defense
Before throwing the first pitch, move the outfield
in two "clicks" and over either to the left or right
to align the center fielder behind the pitcher. Note: The center
fielder should not be all the way up (at second base). If that
happens, move him back one click. Most of the time, with any line
drive or normal base hit to the outfield, you can throw the runner
out at first base by using a "power throw". This works
especially well with the "Powerup Defense". There is
also still time to get back to the wall if he hits a long fly.
Easy double plays
If you are pitching and your opponent has a man on
first, throw a low fastball. You may need to set up your field
position into the double play depth for a greater chance of getting
the double play. When you throw the low fastball, the hitter will
most likely hit it to the pitcher, shortstop, or second baseman.
That is an easy out there, then make the aggressive throw to first
to get the play. To the put the infield into double play depth,
hold [R2] and press [Triangle].
Harder running
When you are at bat and get a sloppy hit, if it looks
like it is going to be a close play, press the D-Pad for
the base you want to go to, then repeatedly tap [R1] to make
the runner crouch and gain speed. This will also work if you are
caught in a rundown -- hold [R1]. Make sure that you do not
press the D-Pad or you will turn around and run into the
person with the ball.
Points list
The game awards points for doing certain things in
season mode, . These points can be used in the season store to
buy new stadiums, legendary players and better player attributes.
The point system is as follows:
Event | Points |
Grand slam | 400 |
Homerun | 300 |
Triple play | 500 |
Double play | 300 |
Stolen base | 200 |
Triples | 300 |
Doubles | 200 |
Strike out opponent | 200 |
RBIs | 100 |
Win | 100 |
Note: Four or more homeruns cap out at 1000 points.