Editing Baseball

{{italic title}}
{{about|the Game Boy game|other uses|[[Baseball (disambiguation)]]}}
{{game infobox
|image=[[File:Baseball Game Boy Cover.jpg|250px]]
|developer=[[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D 1]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|release='''Game Boy:'''<br>{{release|Japan|April 21, 1989|USA|July 31, 1989|Europe|1990}} '''Virtual Console (3DS):'''<br>{{release|Japan|June 7, 2011|USA|July 13, 2011|Europe|July 28, 2011|Australia|July 28, 2011}}
|genre=Baseball
|modes=Single player, multiplayer
|ratings=
|platforms=[[Game Boy]], [[Virtual Console]] ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])
|media={{media|gb=1|3dsdl=1}}
|input={{input|gb=1|3ds=1}}
}}

'''''Baseball''''' is a [[Game Boy]] remake of the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] {{wp|Baseball (1983 video game)|game of the same name}}. The game is based on {{wp|Baseball|the eponymous sport}}, most popular in the United States. It was released as a launch title for the Game Boy in both Japan and the United States, alongside ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', ''[[Tetris]]'' and ''[[Alleyway]]''. The game's cover in the Western release features [[Mario]] pitching a baseball; the Japanese cover does not. This game predates the first official [[Mario Baseball (series)|''Mario''-themed baseball game]], ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', by 16 years.

The Game Boy version of ''Baseball'' was re-released on the [[Nintendo 3DS]]'s [[Virtual Console]] in 2011. 

==Gameplay==
The game boasts two separate modes, a United States mode (displayed in-game as "USA MODE") with English character names and a Japanese mode (displayed in-game as "JPN MODE") where the character's names are Japanese names. Aside from the names of the characters, the Japanese mode changes how the ball speed is indicated, the display order of the ball count, and the background music played. The game features only two teams regardless of mode chosen: [[White Bears]]<ref name="INS">[https://www.thegameisafootarcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Baseball-Game-Manual.pdf Baseball Instruction Booklet], pages 17-20.</ref> (referred in-game as W-BEARS; this team always bat first) and [[Red Eagles]]<ref name="INS"></ref> (displayed in-game as R-EAGLES; this team always pitches first). Mario and [[Luigi]] both appear as pitchers in the "USA MODE", both playing for opposite teams.

Using the [[Game Boy#Game Link Cable|Game Boy Video Link Cable]], it is possible to play the game with two players.  

One key difference between the NES and Game Boy versions, is that the Game Boy version introduces the ability to let the player control the players catching the balls out on the field. If the player wishes to let the computer control the players in the field, they can opt out by not pressing any buttons; pressing a button during this scene will let the player take control.
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==Characters==
The stats for players are ranked with letters, A through C (with the exception of batting; batting is A through E). A would be the strongest, C (or E) the weakest stat possible. 

*Batting (A-E) indicates likelihood to hit ball when batting.
*Skill (A-C) indicates chance of a successful {{wp|Bunt (baseball)|bunt}} when batting. 
*Stamina (A-C) indicates how easily the character gets tired, A being the toughest to tire. This stat is exclusive to pitchers.
*Speed (A-C) indicates how fast (on average) the character pitches. As such, this stat is exclusive to pitchers.
*Changeup (A-C) indicates sharpness of curve and screwball when pitching. As such, this stat is exclusive to pitchers.

===USA Mode===
====White Bears====
:'''US instruction manual description:''' ''Has a strong cleanup and ace, MARIO. One offensive team!''

{| class=sortable align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="text-align:center; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial;"
|-
!Name
!Position
!Batting Average
!Type
!Batting
!Skill
!Stamina
!Speed
!Changeup
|-
|[[Mario]]
|Pitcher
|.150
|Right over arm
|E
|A
|B
|A
|C
|-
|Paul
|Pitcher
|.150
|Right under arm
|E
|A
|B
|B
|C
|-
|Eric
|Pitcher
|.150
|Left over arm
|E
|A
|B
|A
|C
|-
|Jimmy
|Pitcher
|.150
|Left under arm
|E
|A
|A
|B
|C
|-
|Mike
|Batter
|.301
|Left
|B
|A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Tom
|Batter
|.278
|Right
|D
|A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Jim
|Batter
|.333
|Right
|A
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|John
|Batter
|.341
|Right
|A
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Bob
|Batter
|.326
|Left
|B
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Rick
|Batter
|.291
|Right
|C
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|David
|Batter
|.270
|Right
|D
|B
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Eddie
|Batter
|.248
|Right
|E
|B
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Jack
|Pinch hitter
|.292
|Right
|C
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Alan
|Pinch hitter
|.280
|Left
|C
|B
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Fred
|Pinch hitter
|.266
|Left
|D
|A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|}

====Red Eagles====
:'''US instruction manual description:''' ''Team batting centers on left handed batters, and pitching on left handed speed ball pitcher RANDY. This is a team of strong individuals.''

{| class=sortable align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="text-align:center; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial;"
|-
!Name
!Position
!Batting Average
!Type
!Batting
!Skill
!Stamina
!Speed
!Changeup
|-
|[[Luigi]]
|Pitcher
|.150
|Right over arm
|E
|A
|B
|A
|C
|-
|Phil
|Pitcher
|.150
|Right under arm
|E
|A
|B
|B
|B
|-
|Randy
|Pitcher
|.150
|Left over arm
|E
|A
|A
|B
|C
|-
|Sam
|Pitcher
|.150
|Left under arm
|E
|A
|A
|B
|B
|-
|Joe
|Batter
|.295
|Left
|B
|B
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Louis
|Batter
|.286
|Right
|C
|A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Teddy
|Batter
|.323
|Left
|B
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Steve
|Batter
|.358
|Left
|A
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Peter
|Batter
|.301
|Left
|B
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Scott
|Batter
|.282
|Right
|C
|B
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Brian
|Batter
|.264
|Left
|D
|B
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Jeff
|Batter
|.247
|Right
|E
|B
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Duke
|Pinch hitter
|.290
|Right
|C
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Jason
|Pinch hitter
|.285
|Left
|C
|B
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Mac
|Pinch hitter
|.271
|Left
|D
|A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|}

===Japan Mode===
====White Bears====
:'''US instruction manual description:''' ''Dynamite batting lineup explodes! High-ranking batters are the star players.''

{| class=sortable align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="text-align:center; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial;"
|-
!Name
!Position
!Batting Average
!Type
!Batting
!Skill
!Stamina
!Speed
!Changeup
|-
|Igawa
|Pitcher
|.150
|Right over arm
|E
|A
|B
|C
|B
|-
|Mura
|Pitcher
|.150
|Right under arm
|E
|A
|A
|C
|A
|-
|Kane
|Pitcher
|.150
|Left over arm
|E
|A
|C
|B
|B
|-
|Natsu
|Pitcher
|.150
|Left under arm
|E
|A
|A
|C
|A
|-
|Waka
|Batter
|.301
|Left
|B
|A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Michi
|Batter
|.278
|Right
|D
|A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Wan
|Batter
|.333
|Left
|A
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Cho
|Batter
|.341
|Right
|A
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Kohji
|Batter
|.326
|Right
|B
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Buchi
|Batter
|.291
|Right
|C
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Isao
|Batter
|.270
|Left
|D
|B
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Yoshi
|Batter
|.248
|Right
|E
|B
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Kake
|Pinch hitter
|.292
|Left
|C
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Morio
|Pinch hitter
|.280
|Right
|C
|B
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Dai
|Pinch hitter
|.266
|Right
|D
|A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|}

====Red Eagles====
:'''US instruction manual description:''' ''Strong-armed pitcher INAHO, has an excellent battling lineup to support him.''

{| class=sortable align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="text-align:center; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial;"
|-
!Name
!Position
!Batting Average
!Type
!Batting
!Skill
!Stamina
!Speed
!Changeup
|-
|Tonbi
|Pitcher
|.150
|Right over arm
|E
|A
|B
|C
|B
|-
|Yama
|Pitcher
|.150
|Right under arm
|E
|A
|B
|C
|B
|-
|Keshi
|Pitcher
|.150
|Left over arm
|E
|A
|A
|C
|B
|-
|Inaho
|Pitcher
|.150
|Left under arm
|E
|A
|C
|B
|A
|-
|Fuku
|Batter
|.295
|Left
|B
|B
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Jiroh
|Batter
|.286
|Right
|C
|A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Hario
|Batter
|.323
|Left
|B
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Futo
|Batter
|.358
|Right
|A
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Kado
|Batter
|.301
|Left
|B
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Ochi
|Batter
|.301
|Left
|B
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Nomu
|Batter
|.264
|Right
|E
|B
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Toyo
|Batter
|.247
|Right
|E
|B
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Hide
|Pinch hitter
|.290
|Left
|C
|C
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Erito
|Pinch hitter
|.285
|Right
|C
|B
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|Irose
|Pinch hitter
|.271
|Left
|D
|A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|}

==[[Nintendo 3DS#Nintendo eShop|Nintendo eShop]] description==
;North American version
<blockquote>''Re-live the glory of this 1989 Game Boy™ classic.''

''As the pitching team, deliver a series of fastballs while adjusting curve and speed, but be careful not to wear out your pitcher. If the batter connects, your outfield or infield will back you up.''

''As the batting team, shift your batter on the home plate and time each swing at the incoming ball. Try to safely reach the next base, or swing for a home run.''</blockquote>

;European version
<blockquote>''Strategy, skill and determination: it takes all three to win in Baseball!''

''Choose a starting pitcher from your bullpen (Mario is an old favourite). Hurl fastballs past the batter. If he connects, your outfield backs up to snag a fly. A sturdy infield backs you up on grounders and pop-ups. Three outs later and your team is up. Take a strike to feel out the pitcher, then drive a long one - it's a home run!''

''You can even choose between American or Japanese-style modes.''</blockquote>

==Gallery==
===Covers===
<gallery>
BaseballJapan.jpg|Japanese cover
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
Baseball4.png|Game title screen
Game Boy Baseball Character Select.png|USA MODE, starting pitcher character selection
Baseball1.jpg|Mario pitching to Teddy
Baseball2.png|Phil pitching to Tom 
Baseball3.png|Out on the field
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*The game includes a character named "Yoshi" that plays in the game's Japanese mode for the White Bears team as a batter. This game was released a year before [[Yoshi]]'s very first appearance in the Japanese release of ''[[Super Mario World]]'', and thus the connection is merely coincidental. In real life, Yoshi is a name in the Japanese language that can be a first name, a last name or a commonly used shortened nickname for a longer name.

==External links==
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/bsa/index.html Japanese site]
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/50010000006755 Japanese game page (Virtual Console)]
*[https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/baseball-3ds/ North American game page (Virtual Console)]
*[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Virtual-Console-Nintendo-3DS-/Baseball-275484.html UK game page (Virtual Console)]

==References==
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