Editing Mario Superstar Baseball

|release={{flag list|Japan|July 21, 2005<ref>{{Cite|date=2005|publisher=Nintendo Japan|url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ngc/gyqj/index.html|title=''Mario Superstar Baseball'' Japanese website}}</ref>|USA|August 29, 2005{{ref needed}}|Australia|November 3, 2005{{Ref needed}}|Europe|November 11, 2005<ref>{{Cite|publisher=Nintendo UK|url=https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-GameCube/Mario-Superstar-Baseball-268357.html|title=Mario Superstar Baseball {{!}} Nintendo GameCube {{!}} Games {{!}} Nintendo UK|language=en-gb}}</ref>}}

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'''''Mario Superstar Baseball''''' is a [[Genre#Sports games|sports]] title for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and is the first installment of the ''[[Super Mario Stadium (series)|Super Mario Stadium]]'' series, being the first dedicated baseball game with characters of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. Like most sports games of the ''Super Mario'' franchise, ''Mario Superstar Baseball'' is based on the traditional rules of the sport, in this case, but is differentiated with various ''Super Mario''-themed gimmicks and other mechanics. These include characters using [[Star Skill]] abilities to cause the ball to behave differently; team captains have unique Star Skill abilities that cause a wide variety of special effects, such as attacking outfielders if batting or causing the pitched ball to behave erratically. Characters also have field abilities to differentiate themselves from other teammates. [[Chemistry]] is a feature unique to the ''Mario Baseball'' games whereby characters perform differently depending on whether they like, dislike, or are neutral to another character they are cooperating with. Additionally, most fields in the game include hazards that can affect outfielders, such as the [[Piranha Plant]]s serving as obstacles in [[Yoshi Park]].  

With two outs at the bottom of the ninth and the score tied 3-3 with Luigi on first base, Mario is up to bat; as he faces down Wario, he points his bat at the stands in an homage to {{wp|Babe Ruth's called shot}}. Wario then lets loose a pitch that Mario manages to hit as everyone watches in awe&mdash;the ball sails directly into the stands where Mario pointed, scoring the game's winning home run for him and his team. Peach, Luigi and the others celebrate their victory with Mario as he reaches home base; as they do, Bowser is shown in the audience, chuckling to himself.

[[File:BattingControls.png|200px|thumb|Controls for batters and runners]]

*{{button|gcn|R}}: Switch between positions and line-ups

*{{button|gcn|Stick}}/{{button|gcn|Pad}}: Move the batter

====In-game controls (baserunner)====

*{{button|gcn|Y}}: Advance a base. Press {{button|gcn|X}} to stop the runners.

*{{button|gcn|X}}: Return to base. Press {{button|gcn|Y}} to stop the runners.

*{{button|gcn|B}}: Pick off runners

*{{button|gcn|Stick}}/{{button|gcn|Pad}}: Move, choose base to throw to

*{{button|gcn|A}}: Jump (without ball), throw ball, use unique talent (if any)

If a batter has all 5 Team Stars and hits a charged shot with perfect contact while still holding the {{button|gcn|R}} button, they will get a near-guaranteed home run.<ref>{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTboOvGtGF4|author=sylvisorex|date=May 30, 2022|title=dry bones 5 star home run|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref>

|Jpn=キノコレベル

|JpnR=Kinoko Reberu

|JpnM=[[Mushroom|Kinoko]] Level

|Jpn=フラワーレベル

|JpnR=Furawā Reberu

|JpnM=Flower Level

|Jpn=スターレベル

|JpnR=Sutā Reberu

|JpnM=Star Level

|Jpn=スペシャルレベル

|JpnR=Supesharu Reberu

|JpnM=Special Level

|Jpn=さんしんをとれ！

|JpnR=Sanshin O Tore!

|JpnM=Get a Strikeout!

|Jpn=ヒットを打て！

|JpnR=Hitto O Ute!

|JpnM=Strike a Hit!

Character stats displayed here are taken from the listings in the game.<ref>{{cite|url=drive.google.com/file/d/1hg-5BNd8lPuGqVulGneBlo9pj2lmiJP5/view?usp=sharing|title=Spreadsheet of data-mined character stats|publisher=Google Docs|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16cEcCq-Gkudx5ESfqzS0MJlQI7WTvSIWsHVZS8jv750/edit?usp=sharing|title=Spreadsheet of data-mined character stats (reader-friendly)|publisher=Google Docs|language=en}}</ref> Character bios are from the in-game Exhibition Records.

{|style="text-align:center"class="wikitable sortable sticky-header"

!Character

!Team

!Type

!Special Ball

!Special move

!Batting arm

!Pitch

!width=25%|Bio

|data-sort-value=M|[[File:MSB Mario Batting Artwork.png|150px]]<br>[[Mario]]

|[[Mario Fireballs|Mario Sunshines]]

|Balance

|"''Everyone's favorite hero. When Peach is in trouble, he always saves the day! A kart racer, tennis player, golf enthusiast, doctor...the list goes on and on, showing that he's a jack-of-all-trades. His trademark fireball will help him in his first foray into baseball.''"

|data-sort-value=L|[[File:MSB Luigi Artwork.png|150px]]<br>[[Luigi]]

|"''The younger Mario bro. He's a better jumper than Mario but lacks good traction. Always in Mario's shadow, Luigi tends to be low-key but is always a dark horse in athletic contests. Despite perpetually finishing second, his excellent form and green Fireball make him a force.''"

|data-sort-value=P|[[File:Peach MSB artwork.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Princess Peach|Peach]]

|"''The Mushroom Kingdom's princess. Mario has come to her rescue every time she's been kidnapped...which has happened no less than 10 times! Some speculate that an all-Toad security force may be the problem... She joins the game with a Heart Ball as her weapon.''"

|data-sort-value=Da|[[File:MSBDaisy.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]

|[[Peach Monarchs|Daisy Queen Bees]]

|Balance

|[[Flower Ball]]

|[[Quick Throw]]<br>[[Super Dive|Sliding Catch]]

|"''Sarasara Land's{{sic}} princess. Mario rescued Daisy from the nasty villain Tatanga. While often compared to Peach, Daisy is both stronger and more tomboyish than her blonde counterpart. She uses a Flower Ball that scatters confusing petals.''"

|data-sort-value=Y|[[File:Mario baseball yoshi.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Yoshi]]

|[[Yoshi Eggs (team)|Yoshi Islanders]]

|Speed

|[[Egg Ball]]

|[[Tongue Catch]]<br>[[Clamber]]

|"''A denizen of Yoshi's Island. Mario's dependable buddy always helps him out of jams. Yoshis use their tongues to eat anything and everything. It is said that Yoshis can turn anything they swallow into eggs. On the diamond Yoshi's fast legs and accurate tongue make him a great fielder.''"

|data-sort-value=Bi|[[File:BaseballBirdo.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Birdo]]

|[[Yoshi Eggs (team)|Birdo Bows]]

|Balance

|[[Weird Ball]]

|[[Suction]]<br>[[Body Check]]

|"''A dinosaur that spits eggs from her huge mouth. Birdo is very particular when it comes to fashion, though her reliance on the color pink is a bit limiting. Her bow and ring are her pride and joy. Birdo's mouth has massive suction that can even catch a ball by sucking it in.''"

|data-sort-value=War|[[File:Wario MSB artwork.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Wario]]

|"''According to Wario, he's both Mario's rival and a childhood friend (this is unconfirmed). He actually runs his own video-game company and has produced many hot sellers. Garlic is Wario's favorite food. It may lead to his incredible stamina, which makes him excellent at daring plays.''"

|data-sort-value=Wal|[[File:WaluigiBaseball.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Waluigi]]

|[[Wario Muscles|Waluigi Flankers]]

|Technique

|[[Liar Ball]]

|[[Laser Beam]]<br>[[Super Jump (Mario Baseball series)|Super Jump]]

|"''Luigi's eccentric rival. Waluigi is a hardworking player who has been training night and day to gain enough power to best Luigi. The eggplant that his Liar Ball delivers is said to have the power to make those who touch it lose their lunches.''"

|data-sort-value=Do|[[File:MarioSB DK.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Donkey Kong]]

|[[DK Wilds|DK Kongs]]

|Power

|[[Banana Ball]]

|[[Clamber]]<br>[[Laser Beam]]

|"''A gorilla known for raw power, DK lives a carefree jungle life... unless someone messes with his bananas, in which case he just loses it. His ancestor, the original Donkey Kong, wore no necktie. His talents lead in beating on primate foes and kart-racing. Fear his Banana Ball!''"

|data-sort-value=Di|[[File:MSB Diddy Kong Artwork.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Diddy Kong]]

|[[DK Wilds|Diddy Tails]]

|Speed

|"''DK's partner and buddy. Diddy's trademark is his red baseball hat. While Donkey Kong boasts incredible power, Diddy's forte is his nimbleness. Using his prehensile tail to great effect, Diddy Kong is a natural fielder who won't ever boot routine balls.''"

|data-sort-value=Bo|[[File:MSBBowser.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Bowser]]

|[[Bowser Monsters]]

|Power

|[[Killer Ball]]

|[[Body Check]]<br>[[Laser Beam]]

|"''Mario's arch rival and the king of the Koopa Clan. He's challenged Mario and his friends to battles countless times, but his ambitions tend to get crushed every time. His lethal Killer Ball is powerful enough to drag anyone who catches it across the field!''"

|data-sort-value=BoJ|[[File:Bowser Jr MSB artwork.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Bowser Jr.]]

|[[Bowser Monsters|Jr. Pixies]]

|Power

|[[Killer Jr. Ball]]

|[[Body Check]]<br>[[Wall Jump]]

|"''Bowser's exuberant son. Bowser lied to him and convinced Jr. that Peach was his mom, resulting in a chaotic adventure for Mario and company. Bowser thinks the Koopa clan is in good hands with his son. He's not just powerful but also surprisingly skilled.''"

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|data-sort-value=Ba|[[File:BabyMarioSelectMSB.png]]<br>[[Baby Mario]]

|[[Yoshi Eggs (team)|Yoshi Islanders]]

|Speed

|"''The elder of the baby Mario brothers. After arriving in a stork-related calamity, he and Yoshi rescued his little bro. Though he's supposed to be in his youth, you can play them both at the same time for some reason. He has excellent foot speed but lacks power due to his diminutive size.''"

|data-sort-value=Toad|[[File:ToadSelectMSB.png]]<br>[[Toad]]

|"''Princess Peach's subject. Though he tries to protect the princess from the evil Bowser, she gets kidnapped with disturbing regularity. There are many Toads who look just alike, and though they are generally small and look cute, they are actually quite powerful.''"

|data-sort-value=BlueT|[[File:BlueToadSelectMSB.png]]<br>[[Toad (species)|Blue Toad]]

|"''Princess Peach's subject. Though he tries to protect the princess from the evil Bowser, she gets kidnapped with disturbing regularity. There are many Toads who look just alike, and though they are generally small and look cute, they are actually quite powerful.''"

|data-sort-value=YellowT|[[File:YellowToadSelect.png]]<br>[[Toad (species)|Yellow Toad]]

|[[Peach Monarchs]]

|Balance

|"''Princess Peach's subject. Though he tries to protect the princess from the evil Bowser, she gets kidnapped with disturbing regularity. There are many Toads who look just alike, and though they are generally small and look cute, they are actually quite powerful.''"

|data-sort-value=GreenT|[[File:GreenToadSelectMSB.png]]<br>[[Toad (species)|Green Toad]]

|[[Peach Monarchs]]

|Balance

|"''Princess Peach's subject. Though he tries to protect the princess from the evil Bowser, she gets kidnapped with disturbing regularity. There are many Toads who look just alike, and though they are generally small and look cute, they are actually quite powerful.''"

|data-sort-value=Pu|[[File:PurpleToadSelectMSB.png]]<br>[[Toad (species)|Purple Toad]]

|[[Peach Monarchs]]

|Balance

|"''Princess Peach's subject. Though he tries to protect the princess from the evil Bowser, she gets kidnapped with disturbing regularity. There are many Toads who look just alike, and though they are generally small and look cute, they are actually quite powerful.''"

|data-sort-value=Toads|[[File:ToadsworthSelectMSB.png]]<br>[[Toadsworth]]

|[[Peach Monarchs]]

|Technique

|"''Princess Peach's attendant. Though he says his life gets shorter every time Princess Peach gets abducted, he is always in good health and full of energy. While he lacks in stamina, he makes up for it by making cool plays that take advantage of his long life's worth of experience.''"

|data-sort-value=Go|[[File:GoombaSelectMSB.png]]<br>[[Goomba]]

|"''Though Goombas once lived in peace in the Mushroom Kingdom, they betrayed their homeland to side with Bowser. Exactly how Goomba uses his baseball gear is a bit of a mystery. Maybe you can spot the secret technique if you watch closely as he makes plays in the field...''"

|data-sort-value=Parag|[[File:ParagoombaSelectMSB.png]]<br>[[Paragoomba]]

|"''A Goomba with wings. Just like Koopa Paratroopa, Paragoombas lose their wings and turn into Goombas if they get stepped on. The Goomba family is made up of expert bunters, although no one really makes a big deal about it. Bunting, after all, isn't all that glamorous.''"

|data-sort-value=Ko|[[File:KoopaTroopaSelectMSB.png]]<br>[[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]]

|[[DK Wilds|DK Kongs]]

|Balance

|[[Super Dive|Sliding Catch]]

|"''A familiar face of the Mario series, this member of the Koopa clan can pull his feet inside his shell to protect himself. Long ago, he didn't even walk upright, but now he's even playing baseball! Though he can do just about everything, he's slow because...well, you know.''"

|data-sort-value=RedK|[[File:KoopaRedSelectMSB.png]]<br>[[Koopa Troopa|Red Koopa]]

|[[DK Wilds|DK Kongs]]

|Balance

|[[Super Dive|Sliding Catch]]

|"''A familiar face of the Mario series, this member of the Koopa clan can pull his feet inside his shell to protect himself. Long ago, he didn't even walk upright, but now he's even playing baseball! Though he can do just about everything, he's slow because...well, you know.''"