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Platform
Sega Master System
Genres
Sports · Baseball
Player Perspective
Third person · Top-down
Developers
Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Publishers
Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Release date
December 15, 1985

Summary

Great Baseball puts you in the manager’s seat, letting you line up any of the 26 available teams and pick the starting pitcher before the first pitch. The game’s simple control scheme makes it easy to dive straight into the action, yet the depth of strategy keeps you thinking about line‑ups, pinch hitters and relief pitchers. Each matchup can turn into a slugging showdown or a tight pitching duel, depending on how you balance offense and defense. If you just want to work on your swing, the Home Run Contest offers a quick 20‑pitch challenge that feels like a mini‑practice session. All of this is wrapped in a retro‑friendly package that captures the excitement of classic baseball without any unnecessary fluff.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Alternative Titles

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