All-Star Baseball 2000

Matches are shown from a broadcast-style viewpoint, with players controlling batting, pitching, fielding, and baserunning across exhibition and season-style play. Hitting uses a circular cursor to track pitch location before timing the swing, making contact quality depend on both aim and timing. Pitching involves selecting pitch types, speeds, and placement, while fielding focuses on clean throws, force outs, and double plays. Team management and situational decision-making are important over longer runs.

At the plate, avoid swinging at everything and spend an inning learning the pitcher’s tendencies before aggressively using the batting cursor. On the mound, mix fastballs with off-speed pitches and work the corners instead of challenging hitters repeatedly in the middle. On the bases, be selective with extra bases unless the ball reaches the gap cleanly, because aggressive running can quickly turn into easy outs.

Tips and tricks

• Practice moving the batting cursor smoothly before focusing on power hitting.
• Vary pitch speed and location to disrupt timing.
• Prioritize safe fielding plays over risky throws when under pressure.