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|image=[[File:MSuperSluggersart.jpg|frameless|upright=1.4|]]
| image = [[Image:MSuperSluggersart.jpg|250px]]
|developer=[[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Namco Bandai Games]]<br>[[Nintendo Software Planning & Development#Group No. 4|Nintendo SPD Group No.4]]
| developer = '''[[Namco Bandai Games]]'''
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
| publisher = '''[[Nintendo]]'''
|release='''Wii (original release):'''<br>{{flag list|Japan|June 19, 2008|ROC|July 12, 2008|USA|August 25, 2008}} '''Wii ([[Nintendo Selects#Wii|Nintendo Selects]]):'''<br>{{flag list|USA|May 15, 2011}} '''Wii U (digital download):'''<br>{{flag list|USA|March 31, 2016|Japan|August 17, 2016<ref>{{cite|author=Jake|date=July 21, 2016|url=nintendoeverything.com/10-wii-games-coming-to-japanese-wii-u-eshop-over-coming-weeks-with-my-nintendo-discount|title=10 Wii games coming to Japanese Wii U eShop over coming weeks, with My Nintendo discount|publisher=NintendoEverything|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref>}}
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| released = {{releasedate|Japan|June 19, 2008|USA|August 25, 2008|}}
|genre=[[Mario Baseball (series)|Baseball]]
| genre = Baseball
|modes=1-4 Players  
| modes = 1-4 Players  
|ratings={{ratings|esrb=E|cero=A}}
| ratings = [[Image:ESRB_E.png|12px]]: Everyone <br> [[CERO]]: A
|platforms=[[Wii]], [[Wii U]]
| platforms = [[Wii]]
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|input={{input|wiimote=1|wmsideways=1|nunchuk=1}}
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'''''Mario Super Sluggers''''' is the [[Wii]] follow-up to the 2005 [[Nintendo GameCube]] game ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', and the second game in the ''[[Mario Baseball (series)|Mario Baseball]]'' series. This game borrows many elements from the previous game, but it also includes new elements, including a variety of gameplay controls, such as taking advantage of the motion sensor controls that the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] provides. The game also has a more in-depth and more narrative-driven Challenge Mode, where, rather than only facing off against a Team Captain and a team of opponents, players interact with more characters, including a variety of various sub-characters, and play various small challenges to recruit them for their team. Up to four players can play this title, and a new feature is that players can choose which of the two team sides to be on.


'''''Mario Super Sluggers''''' (Japanese: スーパーマリオスタジアム ファミリーベースボール ''Sūpā Mario Sutajiamu Famirī Bēsubōru'', ''Super Mario Stadium Family Baseball'') is the [[Wii]] installment follow up to ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''. It was released in Japan and America in 2008. The game was never released in Europe and Australia.
''Mario Super Sluggers'' was released in Japan and the Americas in 2008, and had a [[Nintendo Selects#Wii|Nintendo Selects]] re-release in the Americas in 2011. It is the only ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' game for the Wii that was never released in Europe and Australia in physical form. The game was re-released on the [[Wii U]] [[Nintendo eShop#Wii U|eShop]] in the Americas on March 31, 2016, and in Japan on August 17, 2016; however, it was eventually removed after its discontinuation on March 27, 2023.
 
This game borrows elements seen from the ''Mario Superstar Baseball'' game, but it also includes new elements as well for this installment, including a variety of gameplay controls, using the Wii Remote/Nunchuk accessories and a detailed Challenge Mode (which is the primary focus of this game).
 
==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:MSScontrols.jpg|thumb|right|400px|The three control types, as shown in the instruction booklet enclosed with the game.]]
[[File:MSScontrols.jpg|thumb|400px|The three control types, as shown in the instruction booklet enclosed with the game.]]
''Mario Super Sluggers'' can be played using three different control methods:
''Mario Super Sluggers'' can be played using three different control methods:
*Wii Remote (vertical)
*Wii Remote (vertical)
*Wii Remote (horizontal)
*Wii Remote (horizontal)
*Wii Remote + Nunchuk combo
*Wii Remote + Nunchuk controller
 
Before a game starts, a roulette will start in order to show which team will be batting first. This is different from the previous game, in which the player could choose which team would be batting first.


Assuming that the player is using the Wii Remote (vertical) or the Wii Remote/Nunchuk combination, in order to bat or pitch, the player must hold the A button and the Wii Remote must be swung at the appropriate time. The more precise the hit/pitch, the further/faster the ball will go. To charge up a pitch or swing, the player must pull the Wii Remote back. He/She can also do curve balls as well by twisting the Wii Remote, while pitching. Once the ball is in a fielder's hand, the Wii Remote must be swung so that the fielder can pitch the ball at one of the basemen.
Assuming that players are using the Wii Remote (vertical) or the Wii Remote/Nunchuk combination, in order to bat or pitch, players must hold the {{button|wii|A}} button and the Wii Remote must be swung at the appropriate time. The more precise the hit/pitch, the further/faster the ball will go. To charge up a pitch or swing, players must pull the Wii Remote back. They can also do curve balls as well by twisting the Wii Remote, while pitching. Once the ball is in a fielder's hand, the Wii Remote must be swung so that the fielder can pitch the ball at one of the basemen.


In the outfield, players can create special moves if there is chemistry between outfielders:
In the outfield, players can create special moves if there is chemistry between outfielders:
*One outfielder tackles the ball and the ball rolls towards the outfielder with chemistry. The outfielder that holds the ball can then throw a very fast ball towards a base from the outfield.
*One outfielder tackles the ball and the ball rolls towards the outfielder with chemistry. The outfielder that holds the ball can then throw a very fast ball towards a base from the outfield.
*When a possible home run is hit, players can initiate a Buddy Jump. Upon jumping around another outfielder's head and pressing A, one of the players will jump incredibly high to catch home run balls. This must be done with precise timing.
*When a possible home run is hit, players can initiate a Buddy Jump. Upon jumping around another outfielder's head and pressing {{button|wii|A}} twice, one of the players will jump incredibly high to catch home run balls. This must be done with precise timing.
 
Superstar Matchups return; however, it is set for captains only and occurs when the team captain is not batting first and when one runner is on second or third and two or all three runners on base (only when the runs exceed to 4 or more on the scoreboard). This also applies to RBI chance screens.
 
[[File:Wario-Fatigue-MSS.png|thumb|300px|left|While pitching, a character may show signs of fatigue, depending on how long they pitch. Letting up a lot of runs or using many Star Pitches factors into this, too.]]
While pitching, however, players will have to pay attention to the pitcher's stamina. If the character that's pitching is showing signs of fatigue (depicted by a water droplet in a bubble), their pitches will start to behave in an erratic manner. When the current pitcher has fatigue, players will have to decide to adjust the defense so that a new character plays pitcher instead. On a side note, pitchers can get exhausted even quicker if the batting team manages to make a lot of successful Home Runs. Even a Grand Slam can cause a pitcher to become fully fatigued right off the bat.
 
[[Star Skill]]s make a reappearance in ''Mario Super Sluggers'' as well. Any player can pitch or bat using Star Skills, however, only '''Team Captains''' can use special hits/pitches. '''Team Players''' can only use Star Skills that will make the ball go faster or slower. Both teams can store up to five Star Skill attempts; they are earned as a result of well executed plays.


Star Skills make a reappearance in ''Super Sluggers'' as well. Any player can pitch or bat using Star Skills, however only '''Team Captains''' can use special hits/pitches. '''Team Players''' can only use Star Skills that will make the ball go faster or slower. Both teams can store up to five Star Skill attempts; they are earned as a result of well executed plays.
[[File:Mario-MVP-MSS.png|thumb|300px|[[Mario]] wins MVP after his team (Luigi, Peach, Red Toad, Purple Toad, Toadette, Red Yoshi, Red Noki, and Red Pianta) wins against the [[Wario Muscles]].]]
At the end of each game, the character who has had the most potential for their team will win the MVP award, which will be recorded in the Records menu. Characters can earn MVP points by striking out opponents, executing nice plays on defense, successful hits while batting (the batter has to make it to 1st base without getting out), stealing bases, close plays, and even for error item usage. The character with the most MVP points will win the award. Also, it's possible for more than one character to win MVP if at least two characters have the same amount of points.
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==The Stadiums==
==Venues==
There are a total of 9 stadiums (excluding Toy Field) in all. Every Team Captain (excluding Waluigi, Birdo, and Diddy Kong) has a stadium which is based on his or her character's unique persona. Most of the 9 stadiums can be played in daytime or nighttime. Mario Stadium is the only stadium not to feature any gimmicks in the field, making for the most realistic baseball experience. Wario City is the only stadium that switches from day to night with no gimmicky changes. The [[Bowser Jr.'s Room|Bowser Jr. Playroom]] is only accessible during the day, while [[Luigi%27s_Mansion_%28place%29|Luigi's Mansion]] and [[Bowser Castle (Baseball Stadium)|Bowser Castle]] can only be accessed at during the night.
There are a total of nine stadiums (excluding Toy Field) in all. Every Team Captain (excluding Waluigi, Birdo, and Diddy Kong) has a stadium which is based on their character's unique persona. [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]] is the only one not to feature any gimmicks in the field, making for the most realistic baseball experience. Six of the nine stadiums can be played in daytime or nighttime, which cause different changes in gameplay depending on the stadium (except for Mario Stadium, where the difference is only aesthetic). The time of day can be changed by pressing either the sun or the moon on the stadium selection menu. The [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] is only accessible during the day, while [[Luigi's Mansion (baseball stadium)|Luigi's Mansion]] and [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] can only be accessed at night.
===Starting venues===
===Starting Stadiums===
These stadiums are accessible when starting a new game file.
These stadiums are accessible when starting a new game file.
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! Image(s) !! Stadium !! Corresponding [[Mini-game]]
!Image(s)
!Stadium
!Corresponding [[Mini-game]]
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|[[File:Sluggersmariostadium.jpg|200px]]<br>[[File:MSS Night Mario Stadium Fireworks.jpg|200px]]
|[[File:MSS Mario Stadium Logo.png]]<br>[[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]]
|[[File:MSS Bomb-omb Derby Logo.png]]<br>[[Bob-omb Derby]]
|-
|[[File:PeachRinkDay.PNG|200px]]<br>[[File:PeachRinkNight.PNG|200px]]
|[[File:MSS Peach Ice Garden Logo.png]]<br>[[Peach Ice Garden]]
|[[File:MSS Wall Ball Logo.png]]<br>[[Wall Ball]]
|-
|[[File:YoshiParkNight.PNG|200px]]
|[[File:MSS Yoshi Park Logo.png]]<br>[[Yoshi Park]]
|[[File:MSS Piranha Panic Logo.png]]<br>[[Piranha Panic]]
|-
|[[File:Wario City day MSS.png|200px]]<br>[[File:Wario City night MSS.png|200px]]
|[[File:MSS Wario City Logo.png]]<br>[[Wario City]]
|[[File:MSS Gem Catch Logo.png]]<br>[[Gem Catch]]
|-
|[[File:Dkjunglesluggers.jpg|200px]]<br>[[File:DKJunglenight.png|200px]]
|[[File:MSS DK Jungle Logo.png]]<br>[[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]]
|[[File:MSS Barrel Basher Logo.png]]<br>[[Barrel Basher]]
|}
 
===Unlockable venues===
Four stadiums can be made available in Exhibition Mode by advancing the story or completing tasks in Challenge Mode.
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!Image(s)
!Stadium
!Corresponding [[Mini-game]]
!How To Unlock
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|[[File:Bowser Jr Playroom MSS screenshot.png|200px]]
|[[File:MSS Bowser Jr. Playroom Logo.png]]<br>[[Bowser Jr. Playroom]]
|[[File:MSS Graffiti Runner Logo.png]]<br>[[Graffiti Runner]]
|Beating Bowser Jr.'s team will unlock this stadium, requiring the recruitment of at least nine players.
|-
|[[File:Bowser CastleMSS.PNG|200px]]
|[[File:MSS Bowser Castle Logo.png]]<br>[[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]]
|[[File:MSS Bowser Pinball Logo.png]]<br>[[Bowser Pinball]]
|After winning against Bowser Jr., [[Bowser]]'s team must be defeated to unlock Bowser Castle.
|-
|[[File:MSS Luigi's Mansion Overview.jpg|200px]]
|[[File:MSS Luigi's Mansion Logo.png]]<br>[[Luigi's Mansion (baseball stadium)|Luigi's Mansion]]
|[[File:MSS Ghost K Logo.png]]<br>[[Ghost K]]
|Opening the [[Pianta]]'s shop in [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]] and buying Luigi's Flashlight will open Luigi's Mansion. The stadium is only usable during nighttime, which is made available after defeating [[Bowser Jr.]] in Bowser Jr. Playroom.
|-
|[[File:DCday2.png|200px]]<br>[[File:DCnight1.png|200px]]
|[[File:MSS Daisy Cruiser Logo.png]]<br>[[Daisy Cruiser (baseball stadium)|Daisy Cruiser]]
|[[File:MSS Blooper Baserun Logo.png]]<br>[[Blooper Baserun]]
|Opening [[Toadsworth]]'s shop in [[Peach Ice Garden]] and buying a Cruiser Pass will unlock Daisy Cruiser.
|}
 
==Playable characters==
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All of the captains and main team players from ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' make a return appearance in ''Mario Super Sluggers''. In addition, [[Baby Peach]], [[Baby Daisy]], [[Baby DK]], [[Funky Kong]], [[Tiny Kong]], [[King K. Rool]], [[Kritter]], [[Wiggler]], and [[Blooper]] have been added as new main team players. It is now possible to put more than one of the same character on the team in Exhibition Mode, as long as they are different colors. However, it is no longer possible to choose which hand that the characters will bat and pitch with; for example, players can no longer make Mario a left-handed batter.
 
Players are given the choice to play as their [[Mii]]s as well, whose stats are all 6/10. Players cannot choose to have a whole team of nine Miis, but they can put one captain and up to eight other Miis.
 
When characters become '''Star Players''', their abilities are boosted by one point each. However, characters can only become Star Players by defeating Bowser's team in Challenge Mode, with the exception of Miis.
 
If one counts the alternate team players and the Miis, ''Mario Super Sluggers'' has the second most playable characters of any ''Super Mario'' game, behind ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', with a total of 72 playable characters.
===Team captains===
All team captains listed below in this section are available to be selected in the game's Exhibition Mode. [[Luigi]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], [[Birdo]], [[Waluigi]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Bowser]], and [[Bowser Jr.]] are only selectable as Team Captains ''outside'' of Challenge Mode. Depending on progress made in the Challenge Mode gameplay itself, players are only able to choose [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Yoshi]], [[Wario]], and [[Donkey Kong]] while navigating the [[Baseball Kingdom]].
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!style="background:red;color:white"|Team captains
|-
 
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{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:64px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Mario Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Mario]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Mario Mario Super Sluggers.jpg|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A 5-tool player who can hit, run, and pitch!''"
|-
!width=50% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=50%|[[File:MarioFireballs-MSS.png|link=Mario Fireballs]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Pitch:
|[[Fireball]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Swing:
|[[Fire Swing]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Enlarge]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|7/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=80px|Default player
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:64px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Luigi Character Select Sprite 1.png]]<br><big>'''[[Luigi]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Luigi MSS.jpg|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A 5-tool player who can jump, pitch, and hit!''"
|-
!width=50% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=50%|[[File:LuigiKnights-MSS.png|link=Mario Fireballs]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Pitch:
|[[Tornado Ball]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Swing:
|[[Tornado Swing]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Super Jump (Mario Baseball series)|Super Jump]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|7/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=80px|Enter [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]]
|}
 
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{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:64px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Peach Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Princess Peach|Peach]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Peach MSS.jpg|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A slap hitter who can pitch the lights out.''"
|-
!width=50% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=50%|[[File:PeachMonarchs-MSS.png|link=Peach Monarchs]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Pitch:
|[[Heart Ball]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Swing:
|[[Heart Swing]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Quick Throw]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|9/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|8/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|5/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=80px|Recruit [[Toadsworth]] in [[Peach Ice Garden]], then meet [[Bowser Jr.]] in front of the diamond and beat the [[Bowser Monsters|Bowser Jr. Rookies]] in a match.
|}
 
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{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:64px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Daisy Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Daisy MSS artwork.jpg|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''Her amazing glove is her best feature.''"
|-
!width=50% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=50%|[[File:DaisyFlowers-MSS.png|link=Peach Monarchs]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Pitch:
|[[Flower Ball]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Swing:
|[[Flower Swing]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Super Dive]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|8/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|5/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=80px|Recruit [[Princess Peach|Peach]] by beating [[Bowser Jr.]] in [[Peach Ice Garden]], which unpetrifies Daisy, then replace her spot on the fountain pressure plate near the shop with a nearby [[Toad statue]].
|}
 
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!style="height:64px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Yoshi Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Yoshi]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Yoshi MSS artwork.jpg|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''Top-class speed in the field and on base.''"
|-
!width=50% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=50%|[[File:YoshiEggs-MSS.png|link=Yoshi Eggs (team)]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Pitch:
|[[Rainbow Ball]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Swing:
|[[Egg Swing]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Tongue Catch]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|9/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=80px|Save him in southern [[Yoshi Park]] by beating [[Magikoopa|Red Magikoopa]] in a battle mission: "Throw different pitches!" or "Don't drop the ball!"
|}
 
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!style="height:64px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Birdo Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Birdo]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Birdo MSS artwork.jpg|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A good player who has trouble hitting curves.''"
|-
!width=50% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=50%|[[File:BirdoBows-MSS.png|link=Yoshi Eggs (team)]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Pitch:
|[[Suction Ball]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Swing:
|[[Cannon Swing]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Suction|Suction Catch]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|8/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|5/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=80px|Save her from the top of the rainbow bridge in [[Yoshi Park]] by beating a nearby [[Bowser Jr.]] in [[Piranha Panic]].
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:64px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Wario Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Wario]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Wario MSS artwork.jpg|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''Good stamina and a great contact zone.''"
|-
!width=50% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=50%|[[File:WarioMuscles-MSS.png|link=Wario Muscles]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Pitch:
|[[Phony Ball]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Swing:
|[[Phony Swing]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Laser Beam]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|8/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|4/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=80px|Save him from a rooftop in [[Wario City]] by helping [[Goomba]] and [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]] with their troubles, then climbing the building using [[Donkey Kong]].
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:64px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Waluigi Character Select Sprite 1.png]]<br><big>'''[[Waluigi]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Waluigi MSS artwork.jpg|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''Charge swings drop power, but increase hits.''"
|-
!width=50% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=50%|[[File:WaluigiSpitballs-MSS.png|link=Wario Muscles]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Pitch:
|[[Liar Ball]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Swing:
|[[Liar Swing]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Quick Throw]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|8/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|8/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|5/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=80px|Find him on a rooftop in [[Wario City]] requiring both [[Wario]] and [[Yoshi]] to reach, then complete his scout mission: "Hit a home run!"
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:64px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Donkey Kong Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Donkey Kong]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:DK MSS artwork.jpg|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A strong hitter who can also climb walls.''"
|-
!width=50% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=50%|[[File:DKWilds-MSS.png|link=DK Wilds]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Pitch:
|[[Barrel Ball]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Swing:
|[[Barrel Swing]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Clamber]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|9/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|2/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=80px|Meet him in [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]], then complete his scout mission: "Get an out!" or "Catch the ball with a super jump!" or "Throw a charge pitch!"
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:64px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Diddy Kong Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Diddy Kong]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:DiddyKong MSS.jpg|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''His hits and pitches move like crazy!''"
|-
!width=50% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=50%|[[File:DiddyMonkeys-MSS.png|link=DK Wilds]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Pitch:
|[[Banana Ball]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Swing:
|[[Banana Swing]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Clamber]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|8/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|6/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=80px|Find all three pieces of the [[stone tablet (Mario Super Sluggers)|stone tablet]] around [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]] and set them in place.
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:64px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Bowser Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Bowser]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Bowser MSS.jpg|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''His speed and stamina baffles batters!''"
|-
!width=50% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=50%|[[File:BowserMonsters-MSS.png|link=Bowser Monsters]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Pitch:
|[[Killer Ball]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Swing:
|[[Breath Swing]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Spin Attack (Mario Super Sluggers)|Spin Attack]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|10/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|3/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=80px|Defeat the [[Bowser Monsters|Bowser Jr. Rookies]] at [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] once, then the [[Bowser Monsters]] at [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] twice.
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:64px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Bowser Jr Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Bowser Jr.]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Bowser Jr MSS.jpg|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A pitcher with great ball and bat control!''"
|-
!width=50% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=50%|[[File:BowserJrRookies-MSS.png|link=Bowser Monsters]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Pitch:
|[[Graffiti Ball]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Star Swing:
|[[Graffiti Swing]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Spin Attack (Mario Super Sluggers)|Spin Attack]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|7/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=80px|Defeat the [[Bowser Monsters|Bowser Jr. Rookies]] at [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] once, then the [[Bowser Monsters]] at [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] twice.
|}
 
|}
 
===Team players===
From the start of each new game file, only the returning characters and [[Mii]]s are available from the start in Exhibition Mode, and none of them are available at the start of Challenge Mode. For the majority of these cases, the player usually has to go through the Challenge Mode process and find the unlockable Team Players in question. Upon finding them, the player is given tasks in relation to them including specified Scouting Missions or Battle Missions. Once the tasks are completed successfully the Team Players are unlocked for use in other modes for the game such as during the Exhibition Mode.
 
Certain new Team Players can also be unlocked by playing the other available modes in the game. These Team Players are added to the overall roster for the entire game, once certain conditions are met.
 
{|border=1 style="text-align:center; border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; max-width:1568px"
|-
!style="background:red;color:white"|Team players
|-
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Baby Mario Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Baby Mario]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:BabyMarioSluggers.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''Small and fast, he's the master of close plays!''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:MarioFireballs-MSS.png|link=Mario Fireballs]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Enlarge]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|8/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Meet him in [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]]'s diamond entrance after recruiting Baby Luigi and defeating Bowser Jr. in a battle mission: "You're down 1-0. Comeback time!"
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Baby Luigi Character Select Sprite 1.png]]<br><big>'''[[Baby Luigi]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Baby Luigi MSS artwork.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''An outstanding fielder who can also pitch.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:MarioFireballs-MSS.png|link=Mario Fireballs]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Super Jump (Mario Baseball series)|Super Jump]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|2/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|8/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Speak to him crying on a pier in [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]], reachable via a coded lever after recruiting [[Noki|Red Noki]] and defeating [[Magikoopa]] in a battle mission: "Throw different pitches!" or "Get an out with a star pitch!"
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Baby Peach Character Select Sprite 1.png]]<br><big>'''[[Baby Peach]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Babypeachsimple.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''Owner of the wickedest curve around.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:PeachMonarchs-MSS.png|link=Peach Monarchs]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Quick Throw]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|2/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|8/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|6/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find her hiding in a topiary near the entrance to [[Peach Ice Garden]] using [[Princess Peach|Peach]], then complete her scout mission: "Get an out with a quick throw!"
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Baby Daisy Character Select Sprite 1.png]]<br><big>'''[[Baby Daisy]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Babydaisysimple.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A nasty curve makes up for a lack of power.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:PeachMonarchs-MSS.png|link=Peach Monarchs]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Super Dive]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|6/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find her crying in the covered walkway of [[Peach Ice Garden]], accessible with [[Yoshi]], and return her missing [[rattle]].
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Red Toad Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Toad|Red Toad]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Red Toad MSS.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A well-balanced Toad who throws a decent pitch.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:PeachMonarchs-MSS.png|link=Peach Monarchs]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Enlarge]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|7/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Save him and the petrified [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] from [[Hammer Bro]] in [[Peach Ice Garden]] by beating him in a battle mission: "Hit to right!" or "Get an out!"
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Blue Toad Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Toad (species)|Blue Toad]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:ToadBlue MSS.png]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A well-balanced Toad with extra batting power.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:PeachMonarchs-MSS.png|link=Peach Monarchs]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Enlarge]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|7/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Speak to him near the mushroom hedge maze in [[Peach Ice Garden]] after recruiting [[Princess Peach|Peach]].
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Yellow Toad Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Toad (species)|Yellow Toad]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:ToadYellow MSS.png]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A well-balanced Toad with a fine glove.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:PeachMonarchs-MSS.png|link=Peach Monarchs]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Enlarge]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|7/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find him hiding in a mushroom clump near the covered walkway accessible by [[Yoshi]] in [[Peach Ice Garden]], then complete his scout mission: "Hit a sacrifice fly to score a run!" or "Steal!"
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Green Toad Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Toad (species)|Green Toad]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:ToadGreen MSS.png]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A Toad with decent stats all around.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:PeachMonarchs-MSS.png|link=Peach Monarchs]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Enlarge]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|7/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find him hiding in a shrub in the flower garden of [[Peach Ice Garden]] using [[Mario]], then complete his scout mission: "Hit to center!" or "Bunt to advance the runner!"
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Purple Toad Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Toad (species)|Purple Toad]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:ToadPurple MSS.png]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A well-balanced Toad with a lively bat.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:PeachMonarchs-MSS.png|link=Peach Monarchs]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Enlarge]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|2/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|7/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find him hiding in a shrub in the flower garden of [[Peach Ice Garden]] using [[Mario]], then complete his scout mission: "Use different swings!" or "Get a hit!"
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Toadsworth Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Toadsworth]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:SMS Toadsworth Artwork.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A masterful pitcher who tires easily.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:PeachMonarchs-MSS.png|link=Peach Monarchs]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Enlarge]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|3/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Meet him near the shop in [[Peach Ice Garden]] by beating [[Dry Bones|Blue Dry Bones]] in a battle mission: "Hit the sweet spot!" or "Get an out with a buddy move!" then use the petrified Daisy to weigh down the fountain drainage switch.
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Toadette Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Toadette]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Toadette111.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A steal machine with speed to spare.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:PeachMonarchs-MSS.png|link=Peach Monarchs]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Enlarge]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|8/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Fix the mushroom hedge maze puzzle in [[Peach Ice Garden]].
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Goomba Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Goomba]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:NSMBDS Goomba Artwork.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A good bunter who also pitches well.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:WarioMuscles-MSS.png|link=Wario Muscles]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Ball Dash]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|4/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Fix the neon sign on his shop in [[Wario City]] using the Wii Remote.
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Paragoomba Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Paragoomba]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSSParagomba.PNG|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A defensive specialist with great hops!''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:WarioMuscles-MSS.png|link=Wario Muscles]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Super Jump (Mario Baseball series)|Super Jump]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|5/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find him in a tree in southern [[Wario City]] using [[Yoshi]], then complete his scout mission: "Steal a home run with a buddy jump!" or "Get an out with a ball dash!"
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Green Koopa Troopa Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:NSMB Green Koopa Troopa Artwork.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A steady bat with low power and some speed.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:WarioMuscles-MSS.png|link=Wario Muscles]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Spin Attack (Mario Super Sluggers)|Spin Attack]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|6/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find inside a wanted poster in [[Wario City]] using [[Princess Peach|Peach]], then complete his scout mission: "Get an out with a quick throw!"
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Red Koopa Troopa Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Koopa Troopa|Red Koopa]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:KoopaRed MSS.png]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A player who can use a spin attack.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:WarioMuscles-MSS.png|link=Wario Muscles]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Spin Attack (Mario Super Sluggers)|Spin Attack]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|6/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Talk to him in front of the dynamo in [[Wario City]] after recruiting [[Wario]], then defeat [[Boomerang Bro]] in a battle mission: "Get an out with a buddy move!" or "Hit to center!" then fix the dynamo with Wario's magnet.
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Red Koopa Paratroopa Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Paratroopa NSMB artwork.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''Uses super jumps to catch high flies.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:WarioMuscles-MSS.png|link=Wario Muscles]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Super Jump (Mario Baseball series)|Super Jump]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|5/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Save him from the lighthouse in [[Wario City]] by beating [[Magikoopa|Yellow Magikoopa]] in a battle mission: "Hit the sweet spot!"
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Green Koopa Paratroopa Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Koopa Paratroopa|Green Paratroopa]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:ParatroopaGreen MSS.png]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A balanced player with a bit of pop.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:WarioMuscles-MSS.png|link=Wario Muscles]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Super Jump (Mario Baseball series)|Super Jump]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|5/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Retrieve his [[brush]] from [[Shy Guy|Yellow Shy Guy]] in [[Yoshi Park]] and use it to draw on the billboard in [[Wario City]].
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Dry Bones Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Dry Bones]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MP8 DryBones.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A Dry Bones who can avoid most tags.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:BowserMonsters-MSS.png|link=Bowser Monsters]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Scatter Dive]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|5/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Defeat the [[Bowser Monsters|Bowser Jr. Rookies]] at [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] once, then the [[Bowser Monsters]] at [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] twice.
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Green Dry Bones Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Dry Bones|Green Dry Bones]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:DryBonesGreen-MSS.png]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A powerful Dry Bones with quick feet.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:BowserMonsters-MSS.png|link=Bowser Monsters]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Scatter Dive]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|6/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Defeat the [[Bowser Monsters|Bowser Jr. Rookies]] at [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] once, then the [[Bowser Monsters]] at [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] twice.
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Dark Bones Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Dry Bones|Dark Bones]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:DarkBones-MSS.png]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A powerful Dry Bones with a good arm.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:BowserMonsters-MSS.png|link=Bowser Monsters]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Scatter Dive]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|5/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Defeat the [[Bowser Monsters|Bowser Jr. Rookies]] at [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] once, then the [[Bowser Monsters]] at [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] twice.
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Blue Dry Bones Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Dry Bones|Blue Dry Bones]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:DryBonesBlue-MSS.png]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A powerful Dry Bones with a good glove.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:BowserMonsters-MSS.png|link=Bowser Monsters]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Scatter Dive]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|5/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Defeat the [[Bowser Monsters|Bowser Jr. Rookies]] at [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] once, then the [[Bowser Monsters]] at [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] twice.
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Hammer Bro Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Hammer Bro]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MP8 Hammer Bro Artwork.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''His hammer can catch distant balls.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:BowserMonsters-MSS.png|link=Bowser Monsters]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Hammer Throw (Mario Super Sluggers)|Hammer Throw]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|7/10
|-
|-
| [[Image:Sluggersmariostadium.jpg|200px]]<br>[[File:MarsTadiumNight.JPG|200px]] || [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]] || [[Bob-omb Derby]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
|-
| [[Image:PeachRinkDay.PNG|200px]]<br>[[Image:PeachRinkNight.PNG|200px]] || [[Peach Ice Garden]] || [[Wall Ball]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|6/10
|-
|-
| [[Image:YoshiParkNight.PNG|200px]] || [[Yoshi Park]] || [[Piranha Panic]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|3/10
|-
|-
| [[Image:WarioFareDay.PNG|200px]] || [[Wario City]] || [[Gem Catch]]
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|-
| [[Image:Dkjunglesluggers.jpg|200px]]<br>[[Image:DKJunglenight.png|200px]] || [[DK Jungle]] || [[Barrel Basher]]
|colspan=2 height=120px|Defeat the [[Bowser Monsters|Bowser Jr. Rookies]] at [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] once, then the [[Bowser Monsters]] at [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] twice.
|-
|}
|}


===Unlockable Stadiums===
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Fire Bro Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Fire Bro]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:FireBro MSS.png]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A player with a mighty charge swing!''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:BowserMonsters-MSS.png|link=Bowser Monsters]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Hammer Throw (Mario Super Sluggers)|Fireball Throw]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|8/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|3/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Defeat the [[Bowser Monsters|Bowser Jr. Rookies]] at [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] once, then the [[Bowser Monsters]] at [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] twice.
|}


Upon meeting certain criteria during gameplay itself, these four stadiums will be available for access.
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Boomerang Bro Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Boomerang Bro]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:BoomerangBro MSS.png]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A player who throws a mean curveball!''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:BowserMonsters-MSS.png|link=Bowser Monsters]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Hammer Throw (Mario Super Sluggers)|Boomerang Throw]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|3/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Defeat the [[Bowser Monsters|Bowser Jr. Rookies]] at [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] once, then the [[Bowser Monsters]] at [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] twice.
|}


{| style="text-align: center; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; border-collapse: collapse;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
|- style="background-color: whitesmoke;"
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
!Image(s) !! Stadium !! Corresponding [[Mini-game]] !! How To Unlock
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Blooper Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Blooper]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MP8 Blooper.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A true master of the changeup pitch!''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:MarioFireballs-MSS.png|link=Mario Fireballs]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Ink Dive]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|6/10
|-
|-
| [[Image:Slug Mansion.jpg|200px]] || [[Luigi's Mansion (place)|Luigi's Mansion]] || [[Ghost K]] || In Challenge Mode, after opening the [[Pianta]]'s shop in [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]], buy Luigi's Flashlight and Luigi's Mansion will open. Note that the night time setting must be unlocked before the stadium is usable.
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|-
|5/10
| [[Image:DCday2.PNG|200px]]<br>[[Image:DCnight1.PNG|200px]] || [[Daisy Cruiser]] || [[Blooper Baserun]] || In Challenge Mode, after opening [[Toadsworth]]'s shop in [[Peach Ice Garden]], buy a Cruiser Pass to play on the cruiser. Note that the night time setting must be unlocked.
|-
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
| [[Image:Bowser jrs room.jpg|200px]] || [[Bowser Jr's Playroom|Bowser Jr. Playroom]] || [[Graffiti Runner]] || In Challenge Mode, get 9 players by finding them in the Challenge Mode Stadiums and beat [[Bowser Jr.]]'s team in the Bowser Jr. Playroom one time and the stadium will be unlocked.
|6/10
|-
|-
| [[Image:Bowser_CastleMSS.PNG|200px]] || [[Bowser Castle]] || [[Bowser Pinball]] || In Challenge Mode, beat Bowser Jr.'s team (said above) and then beat [[Bowser]]'s team in Bowser Castle.
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find it off the side of the pier at [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]] by using [[Princess Peach|Peach]], then complete its scout mission: "Get a double play!"
----
Complete all of the Practice Lessons. (Exhibition Mode only)
|}
|}


==Playable Characters==
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
All of the characters from the ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' game make a return appearance in ''Mario Super Sluggers''. Additionally for this game, there are new participants as well. It is now possible to put more than one of the same character on the team in Exhibition Mode, as long as they are different colors. Players are given the choice to play as their [[Mii]]s as well, whose stats are all 6/10.  Players can't choose to have a whole team of 9 Miis, but they can put 1 captain and up to 8 other Miis.
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Red Shy Guy Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Shy Guy]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Red Shy Guy Artwork.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''An all-around player with a nice glove.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:YoshiEggs-MSS.png|link=Yoshi Eggs (team)]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Super Dive]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|4/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Use baseballs to deal with the [[Piranha Plant]] infestation on [[Yoshi Park]]'s ferris wheel.
|}


When characters become '''Star Players''', their abilities are boosted by 1 point each. However, characters can only become Star Players by defeating Bowser's team in Challenge Mode.
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Blue Shy Guy Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Shy Guy|Blue Shy Guy]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:ShyGuyBlue MSS.png]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A Shy Guy who loves to pitch!''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:YoshiEggs-MSS.png|link=Yoshi Eggs (team)]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Super Dive]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|4/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Recruit [[Shy Guy]] at [[Yoshi Park]].
|}


===Team Captains===
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All team captains are available to be selected in the game's Exhibition Mode. However, it should be noted that [[Luigi]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], [[Birdo]], [[Waluigi]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Bowser]], and [[Bowser Jr.]] are only selectable as team captains ''outside'' of Challenge Mode. Also, depending on progress made in the Challenge Mode gameplay itself, players are only able to choose [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Yoshi]], [[Wario]], and [[Donkey Kong]] while navigating the [[Baseball Kingdom]] locale.
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Yellow Shy Guy Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Shy Guy|Yellow Shy Guy]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:ShyGuyYellow MSS.png]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A Shy Guy who loves to steal!''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:YoshiEggs-MSS.png|link=Yoshi Eggs (team)]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Super Dive]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|5/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find him at the southern coast of [[Yoshi Park]], then complete his scout mission: "Get a hit to center!"
|}


{{sluggers
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
|bg=red
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|captain=Mario
|-
|image=[[Image:Mario Mario Super Sluggers.jpg|120px|center]]
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Green Shy Guy Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Shy Guy|Green Shy Guy]]'''</big>
|bio=''A 5-tool player who can hit, run, and pitch!
|-
|team=[[Mario Fireballs (Mario Super Sluggers)|Mario Fireballs]]
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:ShyGuyGreen MSS.png]]
|stadium=Mario Stadium
|-
|star pitch=Fire Ball
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|star swing=Fire Swing
|-
|fd=Enlarge
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A Shy Guy who loves to hit and run!''"
|btgl=Right/Right
|-
|pitch=6/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|bat=7/10
|width=60%|[[File:YoshiEggs-MSS.png|link=Yoshi Eggs (team)]]
|field=6/10
|-
|run=7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
}}
|[[Super Dive]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|5/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find him hiding in a pair of stumps near the diamond of [[Yoshi Park]] using [[Princess Peach|Peach]], then complete his scout mission: "Get a double play!" or "Tag up and go!"
|}


{{sluggers
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
|bg=green
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|captain=<font color=white>Luigi</font>
|-
|image=[[Image:Luigi_MSS.jpg|120px|center]]
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Gray Shy Guy Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Black Shy Guy|Gray Shy Guy]]'''</big>
|bio=''A 5-tool player who can jump, pitch, and hit!
|-
|team=Luigi Knights
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:ShyGuyGray MSS.png]]
|stadium=Luigi's Mansion
|-
|star pitch=Tornado Ball
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|star swing=Tornado Swing
|-
|fd=Super Jump
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A Shy Guy who loves to play the field!''"
|btgl=Left/Right
|-
|pitch=6/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|bat=6/10
|width=60%|[[File:YoshiEggs-MSS.png|link=Yoshi Eggs (team)]]
|field=7/10
|-
|run=7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
}}
|[[Super Dive]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|8/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|4/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find him hiding in the same pair of stumps near the diamond of [[Yoshi Park]] using [[Princess Peach|Peach]], then complete his scout mission: "Steal a home run with a buddy jump!"
|}


{{sluggers
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
|bg=pink
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|captain=Peach
|-
|image=[[Image:Peach_MSS.jpg|120px|center]]
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Boo Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Boo]]'''</big>
|bio=''A slap hitter who can pitch the lights out.
|-
|team=[[Peach Monarchs]]
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:BooMP8Official.png|296x250px]]
|stadium=Peach Ice Garden
|-
|star pitch=Heart Ball
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|star swing=Heart Swing
|-
|fd=Quick Throw
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''Excellent bat control, but poor power.''"
|btgl=Right/Right
|-
|pitch=9/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|bat=4/10
|width=60%|[[File:WarioMuscles-MSS.png|link=Wario Muscles]]
|field=8/10
|-
|run=5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
}}
|[[Teleport]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|9/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|5/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find him in a crate in the shipping harbor of [[Wario City]] after recruiting [[Wario]], then complete his scout mission: "Throw home with a laser beam!"
|}


{{sluggers
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
|bg=orange
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|captain=Daisy
|-
|image=[[Image:DaisyMSSart.PNG|120px|center]]
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS King Boo Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[King Boo]]'''</big>
|bio=''Her amazing glove is her best feature.
|-
|team=Daisy Flowers
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:King Boo Artwork MSS.png|296x250px]]
|stadium=Daisy Cruiser
|-
|star pitch=Flower Ball
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|star swing=Flower Swing
|-
|fd=Super Dive
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A decent player with poor defense.''"
|btgl=Left/Right
|-
|pitch=7/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|bat=6/10
|width=60%|[[File:WarioMuscles-MSS.png|link=Wario Muscles]]
|field=8/10
|-
|run=5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
}}
|[[Teleport]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|4/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Lift all the fog in [[Wario City]] by recruiting [[Goomba]], [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]], and [[Koopa Troopa|Red Koopa]], then meet [[Bowser Jr.]] on the diamond and beat the [[Bowser Monsters|Bowser Jr. Rookies]] in a match. Finally, speak to King Boo after recruiting [[Boo]] and obtaining a [[Mini Boo]]s error item.
|}


{{sluggers
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
|bg=limegreen
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|captain=Yoshi
|-
|image=[[Image:Yohislugguh.PNG|120px|center]]
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Red Yoshi Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Yoshi (species)|Red Yoshi]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
|bio=''Top class speed in the field and on base.
|-
|team=[[Yoshi Eggs (team)|Yoshi Eggs]]
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:YoshiRed MSS.png|296x250px]]
|stadium=Yoshi Park
|-
|star pitch=Rainbow Ball
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|star swing=Rainbow Swing
|-
|fd=Tongue Catch
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A speedy Yoshi with all-around skills.''"
|btgl=Left/Right
|-
|pitch=4/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|bat=4/10
|width=60%|[[File:YoshiEggs-MSS.png|link=Yoshi Eggs (team)]]
|field=6/10
|-
|run=9/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
}}
|[[Tongue Catch]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|8/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find him in front of [[Yoshi Park]]'s shop and return the [[brush]] after recruiting [[Shy Guy|Yellow Shy Guy]].
|}


{{sluggers
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
|bg=hotpink
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|captain=Birdo
|-
|image=[[Image:Birdoslugguh.png|120px|center]]  
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Blue Yoshi Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Yoshi (species)|Blue Yoshi]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
|bio=''A good player who has trouble hitting curves.
|-
|team=Birdo Bows
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:YoshiBlue MSS.png|296x250px]]
|stadium=None
|-
|star pitch=Suction Ball
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|star swing=Cannon Swing
|-
|fd=Suction Catch
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A speedy Yoshi with a decent arm.''"
|btgl=Right/Right
|-
|pitch=4/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|bat=8/10
|width=60%|[[File:YoshiEggs-MSS.png|link=Yoshi Eggs (team)]]
|field=7/10
|-
|run=5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
}}
|[[Tongue Catch]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|2/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|8/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Meet him in front of the roller coaster control panel in [[Yoshi Park]] and complete a quiz to get it working correctly.
|}


{{sluggers
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
|bg=yellow
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|captain=Wario
|-
|image=[[Image:Warslugg.PNG|120px|center]]
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Yellow Yoshi Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Yoshi (species)|Yellow Yoshi]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
|bio=''Good stamina and a great contact zone.
|-
|team=[[Wario Muscles]]
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:YoshiYellow MSS.png|296x250px]]
|stadium=Wario City
|-
|star pitch=Phony Ball
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|star swing=Phony Swing
|-
|fd=Laser Beam
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A speedy Yoshi with a decent bat.''"
|btgl=Right/Right
|-
|pitch=5/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|bat=8/10
|width=60%|[[File:YoshiEggs-MSS.png|link=Yoshi Eggs (team)]]
|field=3/10
|-
|run=4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
}}
|[[Tongue Catch]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|7/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find him hiding in a tree near the rainbow bridge in [[Yoshi Park]] using [[Yoshi]], then complete his scout mission: "Bunt to advance the runner!" or "Lay down a squeeze bunt!"
|}


{{sluggers
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
|bg=purple
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|captain=<font color=white>Waluigi</font>
|-
|image=[[Image:Waweegeeslugger.PNG|75px|center]]
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Light-Blue Yoshi Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Yoshi (species)|Light-Blue Yoshi]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
|bio=''Charge swings drop power, but increase hits.
|-
|team=Waluigi Spitballs
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:YoshiLightBlue MSS.png|296x250px]]
|stadium=None
|-
|star pitch=Liar Ball
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|star swing=Liar Swing
|-
|fd=Quick Throw
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A speedy Yoshi with a decent glove.''"
|btgl=Left/Left
|-
|pitch=8/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|bat=4/10
|width=60%|[[File:YoshiEggs-MSS.png|link=Yoshi Eggs (team)]]
|field=8/10
|-
|run=5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
}}
|[[Tongue Catch]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|8/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Save him in central [[Yoshi Park]] by recruiting [[Yoshi]], then beating [[Magikoopa|Green Magikoopa]] in a battle mission: "Get the ball with a tongue catch!"
|}


{{sluggers
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
|bg=brown
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|captain=<font color=white>Donkey Kong</font>
|-
|image=[[Image:Dkslugguh.PNG|120px|center]]
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Pink Yoshi Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Yoshi (species)|Pink Yoshi]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
|bio=''A strong hitter who can also climb walls.
|-
|team=[[DK Wilds (Mario Super Sluggers)|DK Wilds]]
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:YoshiPink MSS.png|296x250px]]
|stadium=DK Jungle
|-
|star pitch=Barrel Ball
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|star swing=Barrel Swing
|-
|fd=Clamber
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''An extra-speedy Yoshi who loves to run.''"
|btgl=Left/Right
|-
|pitch=6/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|bat=9/10
|width=60%|[[File:YoshiEggs-MSS.png|link=Yoshi Eggs (team)]]
|field=3/10
|-
|run=2/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
}}
|[[Tongue Catch]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|2/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|6/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|9/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find him hiding in a tree near [[Yoshi Park]]'s shop using [[Yoshi]], then beat his scout mission: "Get a hit to right!" or "Get the ball with a super dive!"
|}


{{sluggers
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
|bg=gold
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|captain= Diddy Kong
|-
|image=[[Image:DiddyKong_MSS.jpg|120px|center]]
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Monty Mole Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Monty Mole]]'''</big>
|bio=''His hits and pitches move like crazy!
|-
|team=Diddy Monkeys
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Monty Mole Super Sluggers.png|296x250px]]
|stadium=None
|-
|star pitch=Banana Ball
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|star swing=Banana Swing
|-
|fd=Clamber
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A skilled bunter with good speed!''"
|btgl=Left/Right
|-
|pitch=5/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|bat=4/10
|width=60%|[[File:MarioFireballs-MSS.png|link=Mario Fireballs]]
|field=8/10
|-
|run=6/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
}}
|[[Burrow]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|5/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|7/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Wake him up from napping under the sand of [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]]'s beach using [[Princess Peach|Peach]], then beat his scout mission: "Get an out with a quick throw!"
|}


{{sluggers
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
|bg=orangered
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|captain=Bowser
|-
|image=[[Image:Bowser_MSS.jpg|120px|center]]
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Wiggler Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Wiggler]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
|bio=''His strength and stamina baffles batters!
|-
|team=[[Bowser Monsters (Mario Super Sluggers)|Bowser Monsters]]
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Wiggler-MSS.jpg|296x250px]]
|stadium=Bowser Castle
|-
|star pitch=Killer Ball
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|star swing=Breath Swing
|-
|fd=Spin Attack
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A player with more speed than you'd think.''"
|btgl=Left/Right
|-
|pitch=5/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|bat=10/10
|width=60%|[[File:YoshiEggs-MSS.png|link=Yoshi Eggs (team)]]
|field=3/10
|-
|run=3/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
}}
|[[Angry Attack]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|7/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Save it from the roller coaster in [[Yoshi Park]] by helping [[Yoshi (species)|Blue Yoshi]], then complete its scout mission: "Hit to all fields!"
----
Win a round of [[Toy Field]]. (Exhibition Mode only)
|}


{{sluggers
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
|bg=lawngreen
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|captain=Bowser Jr.
|-
|image=[[Image:Jrslugguh.PNG|120px|center]]
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Blue Magikoopa Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Magikoopa]]'''</big>
|bio=''A pitcher with great ball and bat control!
|-
|team=Bowser Jr. Rookies
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Magikoopa Artwork - Super Mario Galaxy.png|296x250px]]
|stadium=Bowser Jr. Playroom
|-
|star pitch=Graffiti Ball
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|star swing=Graffiti Swing
|-
|fd=Spin Attack
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A good pitcher, but an amazing fielder.''"
|btgl=Right/Left
|-
|pitch=5/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|bat=7/10
|width=60%|[[File:BowserMonsters-MSS.png|link=Bowser Monsters]]
|field=4/10
|-
|run=7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
}}
|[[Magical Catch]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|2/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|8/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|8/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|2/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Defeat the [[Bowser Monsters|Bowser Jr. Rookies]] at [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] once, then the [[Bowser Monsters]] at [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] twice.
|}


===Team Players===
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
It should be noted that not all Team Players listed below are available from the start. In most cases, the player has to go through the Challenge Mode process and find the Team Players in question. Then he or she must pass the said tasks (including specified Scouting Missions/Battle Missions) prior to unlocking the said Team Player(s) for use in other modes for the game (in most cases, during the Exhibition mode setup process).
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Red Magikoopa Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Magikoopa|Red Magikoopa]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MagikoopaRed MSS.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''Good stamina and a great contact zone.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:BowserMonsters-MSS.png|link=Bowser Monsters]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Magical Catch]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|3/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|8/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|8/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|1/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Defeat the [[Bowser Monsters|Bowser Jr. Rookies]] at [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] once, then the [[Bowser Monsters]] at [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] twice.
|}


Certain Team Players can also be unlocked by playing the other available modes in the game. The targeted Team Players in question are added to the overall roster for the entire game, provided that certain conditions are met.
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Green Magikoopa Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Magikoopa|Green Magikoopa]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MagikoopaGreen MSS.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A nice player with a good bat and glove.''"
|-
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:BowserMonsters-MSS.png|link=Bowser Monsters]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Magical Catch]]
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|2/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|8/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|2/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Defeat the [[Bowser Monsters|Bowser Jr. Rookies]] at [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] once, then the [[Bowser Monsters]] at [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] twice.
|}


====Main Team Players====
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{| align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=6 style="border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial"
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
|-
! width=120px | Character
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Yellow Magikoopa Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Magikoopa|Yellow Magikoopa]]'''</big>
! | Name
! | Bio
! | Running/Fielding
! | Bat/Glove
! colspan=2 | Stats
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:BMarioSluggers.PNG|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MagikoopaYellow MSS.png|296x250px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Baby Mario]]
| rowspan=4 |Small and fast, he's the master of close plays!
! rowspan=4 |Enlarge
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 3/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|-
| Field || 4/10
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A steady guy with a decent bat and glove.''"
|-
|-
| Run || 8/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:BowserMonsters-MSS.png|link=Bowser Monsters]]
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:BLuigiSluggers.PNG|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
! rowspan=4 |[[Baby Luigi]]
|[[Magical Catch]]
| rowspan=4 |An outstanding fielder who can also pitch. 
! rowspan=4 |Super Jump
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 2/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
|-
| Field || 5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
|-
| Run || 8/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|3/10
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:Babypeachsimple.png|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
! rowspan=4 |[[Baby Peach]]
|7/10
| rowspan=4 |Owner of the wickedest slow curve around. 
! rowspan=4 |Quick Throw
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 8/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 2/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|8/10
|-
|-
| Field || 5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|2/10
|-
|-
| Run || 6/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:Babydaisysimple.png|120x120px|center]]
|colspan=2 height=120px|Defeat the [[Bowser Monsters|Bowser Jr. Rookies]] at [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] once, then the [[Bowser Monsters]] at [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] twice.
! rowspan=4 |[[Baby Daisy]]  
|}
| rowspan=4 |A nasty curve makes up for a lack of power.
 
! rowspan=4 |Super Dive
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
| Pitch || 6/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 4/10
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Baby Donkey Kong Character Select Sprite 1.png]]<br><big>'''[[Baby DK]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
|-
|-
| Field || 5/10
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:BDKSluggers.png|296x250px]]
|-
|-
| Run || 6/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:BDKSluggers.PNG|120x120px|center]]
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A mini dynamo who can clamber and field!''"
! rowspan=4 |[[Baby DK]]
| rowspan=4 |A mini dynamo who can clamber and field!  
! rowspan=4 |Clamber
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 6/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:DKWilds-MSS.png|link=DK Wilds]]
|-
|-
| Field || 8/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Clamber]]
|-
|-
| Run || 4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:Redddtoaddd.PNG|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
! rowspan=4 |[[Toad (species)|Red Toad]]
|Right
| rowspan=4 |A well-balanced Toad who throws a decent pitch. 
! rowspan=4 |Enlarge
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|6/10
|-
|-
| Field || 3/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|3/10
|-
|-
| Run || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|8/10
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:Toadette111.png|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
! rowspan=4 |[[Toadette]] 
|4/10
| rowspan=4 |A steal machine with speed to spare.
! rowspan=4 |Enlarge
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 3/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|-
| Field || 4/10
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find him in a tree in the southwestern coast of [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]] using [[Yoshi]], then complete his scout mission: "Get an out with a buddy move!" or "Get the ball with a super dive!"
----
Defeat DK's team.
|}
 
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
|-
| Run || 8/10
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Funky Kong Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Funky Kong]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:Oldytoad!.PNG|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Funky Kong - DK Jungle Climber.png|296x250px]]
! rowspan=4 |[[Toadsworth]]
| rowspan=4 |A masterful pitcher who tires easily.
! rowspan=4 |Enlarge
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 7/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 3/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|-
| Field || 7/10
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A powerhouse with slow charge pitches.''"
|-
|-
| Run || 3/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:DKWilds-MSS.png|link=DK Wilds]]
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:MarioSuperSluggersPianta.PNG|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
! rowspan=4 |[[Pianta|Blue Pianta]]
|[[Clamber]]
| rowspan=4 |Strong but slow with a powerful arm.
! rowspan=4 |Laser Beam
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 8/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
|-
| Field || 4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Left
|-
|-
| Run || 2/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|8/10
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:MarioSuperSluggerNoki.PNG|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
! rowspan=4 |[[Noki|Blue Noki]] 
|4/10
| rowspan=4 |A speedy guy who runs faster with the ball.
! rowspan=4 |Ball Dash
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|6/10
|-
|-
| Field || 4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|3/10
|-
|-
| Run || 7/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:Dixiekongbig.PNG|120x120px|center]]
|colspan=2 height=120px|Save him in the southern cliffs of [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]] by defeating [[Fire Bro]] in a battle mission: "Get an out with a charge pitch!" or "Don't drop the ball!"
! rowspan=4 |[[Dixie Kong]]  
|}
| rowspan=4 |A defensive masteress who can also climb walls. 
 
! rowspan=4 |Clamber
|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 3/10
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Dixie Kong Character Select Sprite 1.png]]<br><big>'''[[Dixie Kong]]'''</big>
|-
|-
| Field || 8/10
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Dixie Kong DKJC artwork.png|296x250px]]
|-
|-
| Run || 7/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:CoolDKJUNGLE.jpg|120x120px|center]]
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A defensive gem who can also climb walls.''"
! rowspan=4 |[[Funky Kong]]
| rowspan=4 |A powerhouse with slow charge pitches.
! rowspan=4 |Clamber
| rowspan=4 |Right/Left
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 8/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:DKWilds-MSS.png|link=DK Wilds]]
|-
|-
| Field || 6/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Clamber]]
|-
|-
| Run || 3/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:Tinymss.PNG|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
! rowspan=4 |[[Tiny Kong]] 
|Right
| rowspan=4 |A well-rounded player with a mean curve!
! rowspan=4 |Clamber
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|2/10
|-
|-
| Field || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|2/10
|-
|-
| Run || 5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|8/10
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:KingK.Rool_MSS.png|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
! rowspan=4 |[[King K. Rool]] 
|7/10
| rowspan=4 |Dominating bat and arm, but poor stamina.
! rowspan=4 |Laser Beam
| rowspan=4 |Right/Left
| Pitch || 6/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 10/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|-
| Field || 2/10
|colspan=2 height=120px|Save her near the entrance of [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]] by defeating [[Dry Bones|Dark Bones]] in a battle mission: "Steal a home run with a buddy jump!" or "Throw different pitches!" then find a piece of the [[stone tablet (Mario Super Sluggers)|stone tablet]].
|}
 
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|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Tiny Kong Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Tiny Kong]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Tiny Kong MSS art.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A well-rounded player with a mean curve!''"
|-
|-
| Run || 1/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:DKWilds-MSS.png|link=DK Wilds]]
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:kritter1.PNG|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
! rowspan=4 |[[Kritter|Kritter]]
|[[Clamber]]
| rowspan=4 |A brute whose glove hides his slow feet.
! rowspan=4 |Keeper Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
|-
| Field || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
|-
| Run || 3/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|5/10
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:Goombaaaahhh.PNG|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
! rowspan=4 |[[Goomba]] 
|5/10
| rowspan=4 |A good bunter who also pitches well.
! rowspan=4 |Ball Dash
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 6/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 3/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|7/10
|-
|-
| Field || 6/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|5/10
|-
|-
| Run || 4/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:MSSParagomba.PNG|120x120px|center]]
|colspan=2 height=120px|Recruit [[Diddy Kong]] in [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]], then meet [[Bowser Jr.]] in front of the diamond entrance and defeat the [[Bowser Monsters|Bowser Jr. Rookies]] in a match.
! rowspan=4 |[[Paragoomba]]
|}
| rowspan=4 |A defensive specialist with great hops!
 
! rowspan=4 |Super Jump
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| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
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| Pitch || 6/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 3/10
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Green Kritter Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Kritter]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
|-
|-
| Field || 7/10
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Kritter Mario Super Sluggers.png|296x250px]]
|-
|-
| Run || 5/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:Koopypoopy.PNG|120x120px|center]]
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A brute whose glove work hides his slow feet.''"
! rowspan=4 |[[Koopa Troopa|Green Koopa Troopa]] 
| rowspan=4 |A contact hitter with good speed.  
! rowspan=4 |Spin Attack
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 6/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:DKWilds-MSS.png|link=DK Wilds]]
|-
|-
| Field || 4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Keeper Catch]]
|-
|-
| Run || 6/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:ParaT!.PNG|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
! rowspan=4 |[[Koopa Paratroopa|Red Koopa Paratroopa]] 
|Right
| rowspan=4 |Uses super jumps to catch high flies.
! rowspan=4 |Super Jump
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|7/10
|-
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|3/10
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find him near the waterfall in [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]] and complete his scout mission, "Hit to left!" or "Clamber to get the ball!" Then, recruit [[King K. Rool]].
|}
 
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|-
|-
| Field || 7/10
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Blue Kritter Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Kritter|Blue Kritter]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
|-
|-
| Run || 5/10
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:KritterBlue-MSS.png]]
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:SMG Magikoopa.jpg|120x120px|center]]
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
! rowspan=4 |[[Magikoopa|Blue Magikoopa]] 
| rowspan=4 |A good pitcher, but an amazing fielder. 
! rowspan=4 |Magical Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 8/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 2/10
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A true brute with a good arm!''"
|-
|-
| Field || 8/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:DKWilds-MSS.png|link=DK Wilds]]
|-
|-
| Run || 2/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Keeper Catch]]
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:MP8 HammerBrother.jpg|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
! rowspan=4 |[[Hammer Bro.]] 
|Left
| rowspan=4 |His hammer can catch distant balls.
! rowspan=4 |Hammer Throw
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
|-
| Field || 6/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|6/10
|-
|-
| Run || 3/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|5/10
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:MP8 DryBones.png|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
! rowspan=4 |[[Dry Bones|White Dry Bones]] 
|7/10
| rowspan=4 |A Dry Bones who can avoid most tags.
! rowspan=4 |Scatter Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Left
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|3/10
|-
|-
| Field || 4/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|-
| Run || 5/10
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find him in a barrel near the waterfall in [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]], then complete his scout mission: "Hit a sacrifice fly to score a run!" or "Hit the sweet spot!" Then, recruit [[King K. Rool]].
|}
 
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|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:BooMP8Official.png|120x120px|center]]
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Red Kritter Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Kritter|Red Kritter]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
! rowspan=4 |[[Boo]]
| rowspan=4 |Fantastic curveball with excellent bat control.
! rowspan=4 |Teleport
| rowspan=4 |Left/Left
| Pitch || 9/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 3/10
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:KritterRed-MSS.png]]
|-
|-
| Field || 3/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|-
| Run || 5/10
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A true brute who wields a big bat.''"
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:Buuhuusluggazz.PNG|120x120px|center]]
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
! rowspan=4 |[[King Boo]]
|width=60%|[[File:DKWilds-MSS.png|link=DK Wilds]]
| rowspan=4 |A reliable bat and arm with poor defense.
! rowspan=4 |Teleport
| rowspan=4 |Right/Left
| Pitch || 7/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Keeper Catch]]
|-
|-
| Field || 3/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
|-
| Run || 4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:PeteySluggers.png|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
! rowspan=4 |[[Petey Piranha]] 
|8/10
| rowspan=4 |A power hitter who swings for the fences!
! rowspan=4 |Piranha Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 10/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|3/10
|-
|-
| Field || 5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|7/10
|-
|-
| Run || 2/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|3/10
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[File:Wiggler-MSS.jpg|120x120px|center]]
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
! rowspan=4 |[[Wiggler]] 
| rowspan=4 |A player with more speed than you'd think.
! rowspan=4 |Angry Attack
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 7/10
|colspan=2 height=120px|Meet him near the stone pipe in the north of [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]], then complete his scout mission: "Get a double play!" Then, recruit [[King K. Rool]].
|}
 
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{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
|-
| Field || 4/10
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Brown Kritter Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Kritter|Brown Kritter]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
|-
|-
| Run || 7/10
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:KritterBrown-MSS.png]]
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:ShyGuyMSS.PNG|120x120px|center]]
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
! rowspan=4 |[[Red Shy Guy]] 
| rowspan=4 |An all-around player with a nice glove.
! rowspan=4 |Super Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 5/10
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A true brute who can run a bit.''"
|-
|-
| Field || 7/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:DKWilds-MSS.png|link=DK Wilds]]
|-
|-
| Run || 4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Keeper Catch]]
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:Montey.PNG|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
! rowspan=4 |[[Monty Mole]] 
|Left
| rowspan=4 |A skilled bunter with good speed!
! rowspan=4 |Burrow
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
|-
| Field || 5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|7/10
|-
|-
| Run || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|3/10
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 |[[Image:MP8 Blooper.jpg|120x120px|center]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
! rowspan=4 |[[Blooper]] 
|7/10
| rowspan=4 |A true master of the changeup pitch!
! rowspan=4 |Ink Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 6/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|4/10
|-
|-
| Field || 5/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|-
| Run || 6/10
|colspan=2 height=120px|Meet him near the treasure chest on the other side of the stone pipe in [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]], then complete his scout mission: "Don't let them score!" Then, recruit [[King K. Rool]].
|}
|}


====Alternate Team Players====
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|-
|-
! width=120px | Name
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS King K Rool Character Select Sprite 1.png]]<br><big>'''[[King K. Rool]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
! | Bio
! | Running/Fielding
! | Bat/Glove
! colspan=2 | Stats
|-
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS King K Rool Artwork.png|296x250px]]
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Red Yoshi]]
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
| rowspan=4 |A speedy Yoshi with all-around skills. 
! rowspan=4 |Tongue Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 4/10
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''Dominating bat and arm, but poor stamina.''"
|-
|-
| Field || 4/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:DKWilds-MSS.png|link=DK Wilds]]
|-
|-
| Run || 8/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Laser Beam]]
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Blue Yoshi]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
| rowspan=4 |A speedy Yoshi with a decent arm
|Right
! rowspan=4 |Tongue Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 2/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Left
|-
|-
| Field || 6/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|10/10
|-
|-
| Run || 8/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|6/10
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Yellow Yoshi]] 
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
| rowspan=4 |A speedy Yoshi with a decent bat.
|2/10
! rowspan=4 |Tongue Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|1/10
|-
|-
| Field || 6/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|-
| Run || 7/10
|colspan=2 height=120px|Beat all four colored [[Kritter]]s in [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]], then meet him behind the waterfall and complete his scout mission: "Hit a home run!"
|}
 
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|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Light Blue Yoshi]]  
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Blue Pianta Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Pianta|Blue Pianta]]'''</big>
| rowspan=4 |A speedy Yoshi with a decent glove.
! rowspan=4 |Tongue Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 3/10
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Pianta Artwork.png|296x250px]]
|-
|-
| Field || 6/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|-
| Run || 8/10
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''Strong but slow, with a powerful arm.''"
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Pink Yoshi]]
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
| rowspan=4 |An extra-speedy Yoshi who loves to run.
|width=60%|[[File:MarioFireballs-MSS.png|link=Mario Fireballs]]
! rowspan=4 |Tongue Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 2/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 3/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Laser Beam]]
|-
|-
| Field || 6/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
|-
| Run || 9/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Blue Toad]] 
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
| rowspan=4 |A well-balanced Toad with extra batting power.
|8/10
! rowspan=4 |Enlarge
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 6/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|5/10
|-
|-
| Field || 3/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|4/10
|-
|-
| Run || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|2/10
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Yellow Toad]]
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
| rowspan=4 |A well-balanced Toad with a fine glove. 
! rowspan=4 |Enlarge
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 6/10
|colspan=2 height=120px|Rescue him from [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]]'s locked shop after recruiting [[Baby Mario]] by using the [[Sea Hut Key]] dropped by [[Bowser Jr.]]
|}
 
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|-
|-
| Field || 4/10
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Red Pianta Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Pianta|Red Pianta]]'''</big>
|-
|-
| Run || 7/10
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:PiantaPink MSS.png|296x250px]]
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Toad (species)|Green Toad]]
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
| rowspan=4 |A Toad with decent stats all around.   
! rowspan=4 |Enlarge
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 5/10
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A defensive specialist among Piantas.''"
|-
|-
| Field || 4/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:MarioFireballs-MSS.png|link=Mario Fireballs]]
|-
|-
| Run || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Laser Beam]]
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Toad (species)|Purple Toad]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
| rowspan=4 |A well-balanced Toad with a lively bat.   
|Right
! rowspan=4 |Enlarge
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 6/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
|-
| Field || 2/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|8/10
|-
|-
| Run || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Pianta|Red Pianta]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
| rowspan=4 |A defensive specialist among Piantas.   
|4/10
! rowspan=4 |Laser Beam
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 8/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|2/10
|-
|-
| Field || 4/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|-
| Run || 2/10
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find him hiding in a tree on [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]]'s beach using [[Yoshi]], then complete his scout mission: "Get the ball with a tongue catch!"
|}
 
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{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; height:100%" width=100%
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Pianta|Yellow Pianta]]  
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Yellow Pianta Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Pianta|Yellow Pianta]]'''</big>
| rowspan=4 |His brawn give pitches extra oomph! 
! rowspan=4 |Laser Beam
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 8/10
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:PiantaYellow MSS.png|296x250px]]
|-
|-
| Field || 4/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|-
| Run || 2/10
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''His brawn give pitches extra oomph!''"
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Noki|Red Noki]] 
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
| rowspan=4 |A defensive specialist among Nokis.  
|width=60%|[[File:MarioFireballs-MSS.png|link=Mario Fireballs]]
! rowspan=4 |Ball Dash
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Laser Beam]]
|-
|-
| Field || 5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Right
|-
|-
| Run || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Noki|Green Noki]] 
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
| rowspan=4 |A speedy guy with decent power to boot.
|8/10
! rowspan=4 |Ball Dash
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
|-
| Field || 4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|4/10
|-
|-
| Run || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|2/10
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Kritter|Blue Kritter]]
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
| rowspan=4 |A true brute with a good arm! 
! rowspan=4 |Keeper Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 6/10
|colspan=2 height=120px|Save him from a barrel in northwest [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]] using [[Donkey Kong]], then complete his scout mission: "Hit a sacrifice fly to score a run!" or "Lay down a squeeze bunt!"
|}
 
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|-
|-
| Field || 7/10
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Blue Noki Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Noki|Blue Noki]]'''</big>
|-
|-
| Run || 3/10
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Blue Noki Artwork.png|296x250px]]
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Kritter|Red Kritter]]
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
| rowspan=4 |A true brute who wields a big bat. 
! rowspan=4 |Keeper Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 8/10
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A speedy guy who runs faster with the ball.''"
|-
|-
| Field || 7/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:MarioFireballs-MSS.png|link=Mario Fireballs]]
|-
|-
| Run || 3/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Ball Dash]]
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Kritter|Brown Kritter]] 
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
| rowspan=4 |A true brute who can run a bit.
|Left
! rowspan=4 |Keeper Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
|-
| Field || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|4/10
|-
|-
| Run || 4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|5/10
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Koopa Troopa|Red Koopa Troopa]] 
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
| rowspan=4 |A player who can use a spin attack.
|4/10
! rowspan=4 |Spin Attack
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 6/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|7/10
|-
|-
| Field || 3/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|-
| Run || 6/10
|colspan=2 height=120px|Speak to her hiding in her shell on the beach of [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]], then clear her scout mission: "Use different swings!"
|}
 
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|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Koopa Paratroopa|Green Koopa Paratroopa]]
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Red Noki Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Noki|Red Noki]]'''</big>
| rowspan=4 |A balanced player with a bit of pop.
! rowspan=4 |Super Jump
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 5/10
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:NokiRed MSS.png]]
|-
|-
| Field || 7/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|-
| Run || 5/10
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A defensive specialist among Nokis.''"
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Magikoopa|Red Magikoopa]] 
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
| rowspan=4 |Good stamina and good power to boot.  
|width=60%|[[File:MarioFireballs-MSS.png|link=Mario Fireballs]]
! rowspan=4 |Magical Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 8/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 3/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Ball Dash]]
|-
|-
| Field || 8/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
|-
| Run || 1/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Magikoopa|Green Magikoopa]] 
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
| rowspan=4 |A nice player with a good bat and glove.
|4/10
! rowspan=4 |Magical Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 7/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 2/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
|-
| Field || 8/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|5/10
|-
|-
| Run || 2/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|7/10
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Magikoopa|Yellow Magikoopa]] 
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
| rowspan=4 |A steady guy with a decent bat and glove.
! rowspan=4 |Magical Catch
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 7/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 3/10
|colspan=2 height=120px|Speak to her standing on a giant clamshell in the middle of [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]] after recruiting [[Noki|Blue]] and [[Noki|Green Noki]]s.
|}
 
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|-
|-
| Field || 8/10
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Green Noki Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Noki|Green Noki]]'''</big>
|-
|-
| Run || 2/10
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:NokiGreen MSS.png]]
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Fire Bro.]] 
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
| rowspan=4 |A player with a mighty charge swing!
! rowspan=4 |Fireball Throw
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 8/10
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A speedy guy with decent power to boot.''"
|-
|-
| Field || 6/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:MarioFireballs-MSS.png|link=Mario Fireballs]]
|-
|-
| Run || 3/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Ball Dash]]
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Boomerang Bro.]] 
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
| rowspan=4 |A player who throws a mean curveball!
|Left
! rowspan=4 |Boomerang Throw
| rowspan=4 |Right/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
|-
| Field || 5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|5/10
|-
|-
| Run || 3/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Dry Bones|Green Dry Bones]] 
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
| rowspan=4 |A powerful Dry Bones with quick feet.
|4/10
! rowspan=4 |Scatter Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Left
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|7/10
|-
|-
| Field || 4/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|-
| Run || 6/10
|colspan=2 height=120px|Speak to her hiding in her shell on the beach of [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]] after recruiting [[Noki|Blue Noki]], then clear her scout mission: "Throw a charge pitch!" or "Get a hit!"
|}
 
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|-
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Petey Piranha Character Select Sprite.png]]<br><big>'''[[Petey Piranha]]'''</big>
|-
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:PeteySluggers.png|296x250px]]
|-
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
|-
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''A power hitter who swings for the fences!''"
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Dark Bones]] 
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
| rowspan=4 |A powerful Dry Bones with a good arm.  
|width=60%|[[File:PeachMonarchs-MSS.png|link=Peach Monarchs]]
! rowspan=4 |Scatter Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Left
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Piranha Catch]]
|-
|-
| Field || 4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
|Left
|-
|-
| Run || 5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Dry Bones|Blue Dry Bones]]
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
| rowspan=4 |A powerful Dry Bones with a good glove. 
|10/10
! rowspan=4 |Scatter Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Left
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|4/10
|-
|-
| Field || 5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
|5/10
|-
|-
| Run || 5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|2/10
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Blue Shy Guy]] 
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
| rowspan=4 |A Shy Guy who loves to pitch!
! rowspan=4 |Super Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 5/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 4/10
|colspan=2 height=120px|Find him in the giant flowerpot in [[Peach Ice Garden]] using Peach, then complete his scout mission: "Hit to all fields!"
|}
 
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|-
|-
| Field || 7/10
!style="height:72px; background:#EAECF0" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:MSS Mii text.png]]<br><big>'''[[Mii]]'''</big><sup><small>(new)</small>
|-
|-
| Run || 4/10
!style="background:white; height:250px" align="center" colspan=2|[[File:Mii logo.svg|296x250px]]
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Yellow Shy Guy]] 
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Bio:
| rowspan=4 |A Shy Guy who loves to steal!
! rowspan=4 |Super Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 4/10
|colspan=2 style="height:32px"|"''...''"
|-
|-
| Field || 7/10
!width=40% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team:
|width=60%|[[File:X mark.svg|54x54px]]
|-
|-
| Run || 5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Running/Fielding:
|[[Quick Throw]]
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Green Shy Guy]] 
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Batting arm:
| rowspan=4 |A Shy Guy who loves to hit and run!
|Right (male) / Left (female)
! rowspan=4 |Super Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 3/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Throwing arm:
|Right
|-
|-
| Field || 7/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Bat stat:
|6/10
|-
|-
| Run || 5/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Pitch stat:
|6/10
|-
|-
! rowspan=4 |[[Gray Shy Guy]] 
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Field stat:
| rowspan=4 |A Shy Guy who loves to play the field!
|6/10
! rowspan=4 |Super Dive
| rowspan=4 |Left/Right
| Pitch || 4/10
|-
|-
| Bat || 4/10
!style="background:#EAECF0"|Run stat:
|6/10
|-
|-
| Field || 8/10
!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Unlock/recruit:
|-
|-
| Run || 4/10
|colspan=2 height=120px|n/a (Exhibition Mode only)
|}
|}


== Chemistry ==
|}
Note: Although the game states that Petey Piranha throws with his right hand, he does not use his arms to field or throw the baseball.
 
==Chemistry==
{{main|Chemistry}}
{{main|Chemistry}}
Like ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', the characters will have good and bad relations with any other character. However, the characters can make special abilities with another character when they show good [[Chemistry]]. The player can receive items with chemistry while batting. If the player is a batter and the next batter shares chemistry with the player, this will result in getting an item that can be used for messing up the outfielder's progress. Bad chemistry, however, results in slower throws, and sometimes throwing off track.
Like ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', the characters will have good and bad relations with any other character. However, the characters can make special abilities with another character when they show good [[Chemistry]]. The player can receive items with chemistry while batting. If the player is a batter and the next batter shares chemistry with the player, this will result in getting an item that can be used for messing up the outfielder's progress. Players that share good chemistry can also perform buddy jumps and buddy throws. Buddy jumps are used to take away a home run or a deep fly ball. Buddy throws are used to throw the ball faster and more accurate to its destination. Bad chemistry, however, results in slower throws, and sometimes throwing off track.


==Items==
==Items==
There are a total of six items that are available during the course of ''Mario Super Sluggers'' gameplay, which are as follows:
===Error Items===
There are a total of seven items that are available during the course of ''Mario Super Sluggers'' gameplay. If the on-deck batter has Chemistry with the batter at the plate, a randomly-selected item can be used to inhibit fielders by aiming the Wii Remote immediately after hitting the ball. In [[Toy Field]], items work the same way but are chosen by a roulette wheel. These are as follows:
*[[Green Shell]] - ''Shoot a player and daze him/her if it hits.''
====Default items====
*[[Fire Ball]] - ''Some fireballs will bounce around to burn someone.''
{{content description
*[[Mini Boos]] (unlockable, gotten by getting it inside a [[Treasure Chest]] in Yoshi Park, and needed to have King Boo join) - ''Makes the ball and its shadow invisible for about six seconds. The ball can still be caught and revealed if someone is lucky enough to catch it.''
|name1=[[Green Shell]]
*[[Bob-omb]] - ''When a Bob-omb gets shot in the outfield, it will sit and stay until it explodes. When it explodes, anyone caught in the explosion will get knocked away. If the one holding the ball is in it, he/she will drop the ball.''
|image1=[[File:Mario Super Sluggers Green Shell Icon.png]]
*[[POW Block|POW-Ball]] (unlockable, gotten by getting it inside a Treasure Chest in Mario Stadium) - ''All fielders are stunned by a small earthquake for about four seconds when it hits the ground. This does not affect levitating characters or if the characters jump at the right moment. If the POW-Ball happens to hit a player itself, then the player hit by it will get knocked away and the small earthquake caused by it won't take effect.''
|description1=Shoots a shell that knocks away any fielders hit by it. Players can avoid the shell by jumping over it, or destroy it by attacking it.
*[[Banana Peel]] - ''3-6 bananas are shot out to slip the outfielders.''
|name2=[[Bob-omb]]
|image2=[[File:Mario Super Sluggers Bob-omb Icon.png]]
|description2=Fires a Bob-omb into the outfield, where it explodes after a couple seconds, knocking away anyone caught in the explosion. Players can destroy the Bob-omb by attacking it.
|name3=[[Banana|Banana Peel]]
|image3=[[File:Mario Super Sluggers Banana Icon.png]]
|description3=Shoots five bananas to slip the outfielders. These can be destroyed by fielders or the ball itself.
|name4=[[Lightning|Lightning Bolt]]
|image4=[[File:Mario Super Sluggers Lightning Icon.png]]
|description4=Strikes every opposing player. This item is only available to the player in last place during a match of Toy Field.
}}
 
====Unlockable items====
These are found in [[treasure chest]]s in challenge mode, though the locations vary by playthrough.
{{content description
|name1=[[Fire Ball]]
|image1=[[File:Mario Super Sluggers Fire Ball Icon.png]]
|description1=Launches a burst of bouncing fireballs that can burn players. Players can avoid these by jumping.
|name2=[[Mini Boo]]
|image2=[[File:Mario Super Slugges Boo Icon.png]]
|description2=Makes the ball and its shadow invisible for about six seconds. The ball is still tangible and can be caught, and any effects from [[Star Swing]]s will remain visible.
|name3=[[POW Block|POW-Ball]]
|image3=[[File:Mario Super Sluggers POW Icon.png]]
|description3=When the POW-Ball hits the ground, any players (including the user's team) within a large radius are stunned by an earthquake for about four seconds. Characters who levitate or fly are not affected by the quake. This can also be avoided by timing a jump. If the POW-Ball directly hits an individual fielder, they are knocked away and the quake effect does not occur.
}}
;Possible locations
*On a pipe-accessible island in Mario Stadium after recruiting Baby Luigi and then beating Dry Bones in a battle mission: "Hit to left!" or "Get an out with a ball dash!"
*In the manhole-accessible covered walkway in Peach Ice Garden after recruiting both Peach and Yoshi for the overworld, and then Blue Toad and Baby Daisy for baseball.
*On top of a building in Wario City after recruiting Donkey Kong, Wario, and Yoshi for the overworld, and then Waluigi for baseball.
 
===Special Items===
These items are only used in events, often acting as keys.
{{content description
|name1=[[Brush]]
|image1=[[File:Mario Super Sluggers Brush.png]]
|description1=A paintbrush originally belonging to Green Paratroopa in Wario City and loaned to Red Yoshi in Yoshi Park, it is needed to recruit both. It is found in a treasure chest in Yoshi Park after recruiting Yellow Shy Guy.
|name2=[[Cruiser Pass]]
|image2=[[File:Mario Super Sluggers Cruiser Pass.png]]
|description2=Allows the player to enter [[Daisy Cruiser (baseball stadium)|Daisy Cruiser]]. It is available for a high price at the Peach Ice Garden shop once Daisy is unpetrified.
|name3=[[Daisy statue]]
|image3=[[File:Mario Super Sluggers Daisy Statue.png]]
|description3=Allows the player to enter [[Daisy Cruiser (baseball stadium)|Daisy Cruiser]]. It is available for a high price at the Peach Ice Garden shop once Daisy is unpetrified.
|name4=[[Flashlight|Luigi's Flashlight]]
|image4=[[File:Mario Super Sluggers Flashlight.png]]
|description4=The flashlight from ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', it is bought for a high price at the Mario Stadium shop and grants access to the [[Luigi's Mansion (baseball stadium)|Luigi's Mansion]] stadium.
|name5=[[Rattle]]
|image5=[[File:Mario Super Sluggers Rattle.png]]
|description5=A baby toy that Baby Daisy uses as a makeshift bat, lost in Peach Ice Garden. It can be recovered from the unflooded fountain with Wario's magnet.
|name6=[[Sea Hut Key]]
|image6=[[File:Mario Super Sluggers Sea Hut Key.png]]
|description6=The key to the shop at Mario Stadium, dropped by Bowser Jr. when he is evicted from the stadium.
|name7=[[Stone tablet (Mario Super Sluggers)|Stone tablet]]
|image7=[[File:Mario Super Sluggers DK Stone.png]]
|description7=A circular amulet needed to reach the diamond at DK Jungle, it is broken into three pieces and scattered between the entry sign, cave, and rafflesia flower.
|name8=[[Special Shop Pass]]
|image8=[[File:Mario Super Sluggers Special Shop Pass.png]]
|description8=This item is found inside a treasure chest in DK Jungle after beating Brown Kritter. It allows access to a secret night shop at Daisy Cruiser.
|name9=[[Toad statue]]
|image9=[[File:Mario Super Sluggers Toad Statue.png]]
|description9=A heavy statue found in a topiary near the entrance to Peach Ice Garden using Peach. It is used to replace the Daisy statue after Daisy's curse is broken.
|name10=[[Toy Field Pass]]
|image10=[[File:Mario Super Sluggers Toy Field Pass.png]]
|description10=Allows the player to enter [[Toy Field]]. It is obtained by recruiting Wiggler.
}}


==Challenge Mode==
===Shop Items===
Challenge Mode makes a return in ''Mario Super Sluggers'', and is considered to be the primary mode for this game. However, the gameplay procedure for this mode includes a more in-depth story and an overall map screen involving the [[Baseball Kingdom]] locale. Along with recruiting players to go against Bowser's team, the players must solve from time to time certain puzzles and/or complete certain tasks in order to get to the main goals in order to proceed.
These are items exclusive to Challenge Mode, and can be purchased at shops found within the stadium areas. They can be equipped on individual characters to provide a statistical boost during a game, after which it wears off.
{{content description
|name1=[[Nice Bat]]
|image1=[[File:MSS Nice Bat.png]]
|description1=''"Increase contact by 50%."''
|name2=[[Power Bat]]
|image2=[[File:MSS Power Bat.png]]
|description2=''"Increase hitting power by 50%."''
|name3=[[Dr. K]]
|image3=[[File:MSS Dr. K.png]]
|description3=''"Increase throwing speed."''
|name4=[[Lucky Glove]]
|image4=[[File:MSS Lucky Glove.png]]
|description4=''"Increase throwing speed."''
|name5=[[Dash Spikes]]
|image5=[[File:MSS Dash Spikes.png]]
|description5=''"Increase running speed by 50%."''
|name6=[[Buddy Badge]]
|image6=[[File:MSS Buddy Badge Icon.png]]
|description6=''"Create chemistry with all characters."''
|name7=[[Error Booster]]
|image7=[[File:MSS Error Booster.png]]
|description7=''"Increase the speed of error items used when batting."''
|name8=[[Charge Bat]]
|image8=[[File:MSS Charge Bat.png]]
|description8=''"Allow charge swings to always be at 100% power."''
|name9=[[Star Candy]]*
|image9=[[File:MSS Star Candy.png]]
|description9=''"Gives a character a star on the Star Gauge when up to bat."''
|name10=[[Star Candy]] x2*
|image10=[[File:MSS Star Candy x2.png]]
|description10=''"Gives a character 2 stars on the Star Gauge when batting."''
|name11=[[Super Star]]*
|image11=[[File:MSS Super Star.png]]
|description11=''"Activate Lucky Glove, Charge/Power/Nice Bat, Dash Spikes, and Dr. K."''
}}
<small>* - available only at Magikoopa's secret shop at Daisy Cruiser</small>


===Captain Abilities===
==Challenge mode==
While navigating the [[Baseball Kingdom]], depending on progress made in the Challenge Mode itself, the five Team Captains listed below can use unique abilities to help them do numerous events, including recruiting other Team Captains/Team Players, finding coins, and gaining access to certain areas they couldn't reach before. The abilities in question are as follows:
[[File:Challenge-MSS.png|thumb|300px|The Challenge Mode menu.]]
*'''Mario:''' Talking to plant life, such as flowers and hedges and being able to use [[Warp Pipe]]s.
Challenge Mode makes a return in ''Mario Super Sluggers'', returning as the Story Mode (and is the primary feature of this installment). The gameplay procedure for this mode includes a more in-depth story and an overall map screen involving the [[Baseball Kingdom]] locale. Along with recruiting players to go against Bowser's team, the players must solve from time to time certain puzzles and/or complete certain tasks in order to get to the main goals to proceed. Once Challenge Mode is cleared, Bowser becomes a playable captain character, and [[Bowser Pinball]] is unlocked.
*'''Peach:''' Being able to interact with things such as tree stumps, water, and etc. to make characters appear and also being able to take thin pathways.
===Captain abilities===
*'''Yoshi:''' Being able to use Manholes and [[Ground Pound]] the ground by trees to make characters come out.
While navigating the [[Baseball Kingdom]], depending on progress made in the Challenge Mode itself, the five Team Captains listed below can use unique abilities to help them do numerous events, including recruiting other Team Captains/Team Players, finding coins, and gaining access to certain areas they could not reach before. The abilities in question are as follows:
*'''Wario:''' Being able to pick up metal things with his magnet and open treasure chests.
*'''Mario:''' Talking to plant life, such as flowers and hedges, and being able to use [[Warp Pipe]]s.
*'''Donkey Kong:''' Being able to climb vines and smash wooden barrels and crates.
*'''Peach:''' Being able to interact with things such as tree stumps, water, and etc. to make characters appear.
*'''Yoshi:''' Being able to use Manholes to reach other areas and [[Ground Pound]] the ground by trees to make characters come out.
*'''Donkey Kong:''' Being able to climb vines and smash wooden barrels and crates using his [[Hand Slap]].
*'''Wario:''' Being able to pick up metal things with his magnet and open [[treasure chest]]s.


==The "Challenge Mode Cutscenes"==
==Cinematics==
[[Image:Mss intro mario stadium entrance.png|thumb|Mario and friends rushing into Mario Stadium, with Wii Remotes in hand.]]During the course of gameplay for <i>Mario Super Sluggers</i>, players are able to encounter certain cutscenes that correspond with the game's Challenge Mode. There are a total of four videos that await to be seen by the player in this game, which also includes the game's opening (seen right upon game startup).
[[File:Mss intro mario stadium entrance.png|thumb|Mario and friends rushing into Mario Stadium, with Wii Remotes in hand.]]
During the course of gameplay in ''Mario Super Sluggers'', players are able to encounter certain cinematic scenes that correspond with the game's Challenge Mode. There are a total of four cinematic scenes that can be seen by the player in this game, which also includes the game's opening (seen when the game starts up).


Although the basic criteria still remains for the player to encounter them during gameplay itself first, he/she is <i>also</i> able to view the same four videos <i>outside</i> of gameplay as well. These said videos can be accessed for viewing when the "Challenge Mode" category is added to the "Records" section (provided that the player has completed the Challenge Mode gameplay itself <i>at least once</i>). When viewing the Challenge Mode statistics in "Records", the four videos can be found in the "Movie List" sub-category.
Although the basic criteria still remains for players to encounter them during gameplay itself first, they are able to view the four cinematic scenes outside of gameplay as well. These said cinematics can be accessed for viewing when the Challenge Mode category is added to the Records section (provided that the player has completed the Challenge Mode gameplay itself at least once). When viewing the Challenge Mode statistics in Records players can find the four videos in the Movie List sub-category.
===Opening===
[[File:Mss intro end of ballgame.png|thumb|left|All of the players gathering around Mario and Luigi after Lakitu calls the final "out", and the ball game]] Although this is seen for the opening of ''Mario Super Sluggers'' overall (after the game loads), it is still a combination of previewing the gameplay, as well as setting up what happens in the game's Challenge Mode. This is the very first video the player views.


=== The Game's Opening ===
The game's intro cinematic begins with [[Toad]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Yoshi]], and [[Birdo]] riding a yacht en route to the [[Baseball Kingdom]], which is the location where ''Mario Super Sluggers'' takes place. The yacht arrives, and they meet up with [[Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[Toadsworth]], who greet them at the entrance. Peach escorts them to the lighthouse at the Daisy Cruiser, showing them an overview of the Baseball Kingdom. From there, they run into the [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]], holding Wii Remotes. Closeups of Daisy, Luigi, and Mario follow in regards to swinging their Wii Remotes. Daisy is shown first encountering her Wii Remote, transforming it to her bat. Luigi encounters the same result as Daisy, and Mario's Wii Remote transforms into a baseball. Mario pitches the ball to Daisy right away following this, and she is seen hitting it.  
[[Image:Mss intro end of ballgame.png|thumb|All of the players gathering around Mario and Luigi after Lakitu calls the final "out", and the ball game.]] Although this is seen for the opening of ''Mario Super Sluggers'' overall (after the game loads), it's still a combination of previewing the upcoming gameplay itself, as well as setting up what's to come in the game's Challenge Mode. This is the very first video the player encounters.


==== The Details ====
After Daisy countered Mario's pitched ball, the scenery immediately changes as the ball is chased after by Toad in the [[Peach Ice Garden]] until he runs into a large [[Freezie]] and turns frozen solid upon collision. He is later freed by a [[Toad (species)|Blue Toad]] who accidentally crashes into the Freezie (with Toad revealing that he made the catch after being defrosted). The ball then rolls onto [[Wario City]], where [[Wario]] chases after it to find it shoot into the air from a manhole water spout. The ball lands on Wario's head, causing him to fall backwards, and causing the ball to fly into [[Yoshi Park]]. Yoshi jumps over a [[Warp Pipe|pipe]] to catch the ball, realizing he is going to fall, he flutters around, but falls in with the ball; all while [[Birdo]] watches and does nothing. The ball flies to [[Diddy Kong]] at [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]], he suddenly screams in terror as he is about to get run over by a giant barrel, when [[Donkey Kong]] rescues Diddy Kong by smashing it. Diddy sighs in relief.
The game's opening begins with [[Toad]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Yoshi]], and [[Birdo]] on a small cruiser riding to the [[Baseball Kingdom]], which is the location for the entire <i>Mario Super Sluggers</i> game. The cruiser arrives, and they meet up with [[Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[Toadsworth]] who greet them at the entrance. Peach escorts her friends to the lighthouse at the Daisy Cruiser, showing them an overview of the entire locale. From there, they run into the [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]] holding Wii Remotes (briefly "demonstrating" the game's targeted controls). Closeups of Daisy, Luigi, and Mario follow in regards to swinging their Wii Remotes. Daisy is shown first encountering her Wii Remote changing to her bat. Luigi encounters the same result as Daisy, and Mario's Wii Remote changes to his ball. Mario pitches the ball to Daisy right away following this, and she is seen countering it.  


After Daisy countered Mario's pitched ball, the scenery immediately changes as the ball is chased after by [[Toad (species)|Toads]] in the [[Peach Ice Garden]], where they run into [[Freezie|Freezies]]. The ball then rolls onto [[Wario City]], where [[Wario]] chases after it to find it shoot into the air from a manhole water spout. The ball lands on Wario's head, causing him to fall backwards, and causing the ball to fly into [[Yoshi Park]]. Yoshi jumps over a [[pipe]] to catch the ball, realizing he is going to fall, he flutters around, but falls in with the ball. The ball flies to [[Diddy Kong]] at [[DK Jungle]], where he is about to be run over by a barrel, when [[Donkey Kong]] comes to Diddy's rescue by smashing it.  
The view switches back to Mario Stadium, where Mario pitches to Donkey Kong, who then makes a hit. Yoshi goes for the catch, but both Wario and [[Waluigi]] bombard him with [[Bob-omb]]s. Yoshi slides to the catch regardless, throws it to Peach, who throws it to Mario, and then to Luigi on base. Donkey Kong rushes to the same base where Luigi is standing resulting in Donkey Kong performing a body check on Luigi, sending him spiraling to the field wall. Daisy, Toad and the spectators panic upon Luigi's collision towards the field, but they find out seconds later that Luigi has caught the ball. [[Lakitu]] calls the final out, and everyone storms the field where Mario and Luigi are standing, congratulating them. After that, a final overhead shot of the Baseball Kingdom is seen to conclude the opening.
====Additional screenshots====
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Mss intro sailboat.png|Mario and friends on a yacht heading toward the Baseball Kingdom.
Peach-mss-intro-1.png|Peach at the entrance with Toadsworth greeting those on the yacht.
Mss intro peach escorting.png|Peach escorts the other characters upon their arrival at the Baseball Kingdom.
Mss intro lighthouse view.png|Lighthouse view of the Baseball Kingdom.
Daisy-mss-intro-1.png|Daisy "demonstrating" the targeted gameplay; the Wii Remote changes into her bat seconds later.
Daisy-mss-intro-2.png|Daisy countering a pitch thrown from Mario.
Mario Super Sluggers - Opening - Wii 1-15 screenshot.png|Diddy Kong panicking as he almost gets run over by a big barrel.
Mario Super Sluggers - Opening - Wii 1-19 screenshot.png|Diddy Kong relieved after Donkey Kong rescues him from the big barrel.
Peach-mss-intro-2.png|Peach (on the fielding end) about to throw the ball to Mario.
Mss intro toad and daisy.png|Daisy and Toad panic after Luigi gets body checked by Donkey Kong.
Mario Super Sluggers - Opening - Wii 1-44 screenshot.png|The spectators react in horror after they witness Luigi crash into the field wall.
Mss intro celebration.png|Birdo, Daisy, Red Toad, Blue Toad, and Birdo storm in after the final out of the game.
</gallery>


The view switches back to Mario Stadium, where Mario pitches to DK, who then makes a hit. Yoshi goes for the catch, but both Wario and [[Waluigi]] bombard him with [[Bob-ombs]]. Yoshi slides to the catch regardless, throws it to Peach, who throws it to Mario, and then to Luigi on base. DK rushes to the same base where Luigi is standing - unfortunately resulting in DK's slamming into Luigi, sending him into the field wall. As Daisy, Toad and other spectators stand in alarm, they find out seconds later that Luigi has caught the ball. [[Lakitu]] calls it out, and everyone rushes to center field where Mario and Luigi are standing. After that, a final overhead shot of the [[Baseball Kingdom]] is seen to conclude the opening.
===Bowser Jr. and Crew Crash the Party===
[[File:Mss cm intro bowser jr gang.png|thumb|The unexpected guests]]
This is the cinematic that is shown as the player is just beginning the Challenge Mode for ''Mario Super Sluggers''. It takes place after Mario, Luigi, and Lakitu notice that there is something strange going on outside of the Baseball Kingdom.


===== Screen Shots =====
[[File:Mss cm intro bowser jr.png|thumb|left|Bowser Jr. watching the Baseball Kingdom]]
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This cinematic starts with an overhead view of the Baseball Kingdom itself, but this time, through [[Bowser Jr.]]'s surveillance view. Bowser Jr. pulls a lever, which results in his own venue, [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]], emerging from the sea. Then, with a large amount of force, he goes full speed ahead towards the Baseball Kingdom, resulting in his own stadium ramming headfirst onto the northern portion of the island. Mario and Luigi go on to investigate this suspicious matter as they witness the arrival of Bowser Jr. and his minions, which also includes [[Bowser]].
Image:Mss intro sailboat.png|<center>Mario and friends on a sailboat en route to the Baseball Kingdom.
Image:Peach-mss-intro-1.png|<center>Peach at the entrance with Toadsworth waving toward their approaching friends.
Image:Mss intro peach escorting.png|<center>Peach escorts her friends upon their arrival at the Baseball Kingdom.
Image:Mss intro lighthouse view.png|<center>Lighthouse view of the Baseball Kingdom.
Image:Daisy-mss-intro-1.png|<center>Daisy "demonstrating" the targeted gameplay; the Wii Remote changes into her bat seconds later.
Image:Daisy-mss-intro-2.png|<center>Daisy countering the pitch thrown from Mario.
Image:Peach-mss-intro-2.png|<center>Peach (on the fielding end) about to throw the ball to Mario.
Image:Mss intro toad and daisy.png|<center>Daisy and Toad in alarm after Luigi gets knocked off his base by Donkey Kong.
Image:Mss_intro_celebration.png|<center> Birdo, Daisy, and a few Toads run out to meet Mario & Luigi after Lakitu calls the final "out", and the ball game.
</gallery></center>


=== Bowser Jr. and Crew Crash the Party ===
===The Hard-Earned Victory===
[[Image:Mss cm intro bowser jr gang.png|thumb|The "unexpected guests".]] This is the cutscene that is shown as the player is just beginning the Challenge Mode for ''Mario Super Sluggers''. It takes place after Mario, Luigi, and Lakitu notice that there's something <i>very</i> strange going on outside of the [[Baseball Kingdom]].
[[File:Mss main ending celebration.png|thumb|200px|Mario and the other characters after winning the final game against Bowser's team]]
If the player makes it to Bowser's Castle while it is sunset at dusk in the Baseball Kingdom and defeats Bowser's team, then this is the main ending that is seen.


==== The Details ====
Upon getting the final win, Mario and the other characters gather around the middle of the diamond to celebrate their victory. Bowser then slams his bat to the turf in a fit of rage.
{{Spoiler}}
[[Image:Mss cm intro bowser jr.png|thumb|left|Bowser Jr. setting his sights on the Baseball Kingdom -- to invade the locale.]] This cutscene starts with an overhead view of the [[Baseball Kingdom]] itself, but this time, through [[Bowser Jr.]]'s telescope. Bowser Jr. is extremely jealous that Mario and friends have their very own baseball stadiums there, so he pulls a lever which results in his gigantic block fort emerging from the sea (which is known as the ''Bowser Jr. Playroom''). Then, with an extreme amount of force, he goes full speed ahead toward the Baseball Kingdom, resulting in his own stadium crashing headfirst onto the place. Mario and Luigi are shocked to encounter "unexpected guests" on their territory, which also includes their constant nemesis, [[Bowser]].


{{endspoiler}}
Afterwards, the crew marches toward the entrance of the Baseball Kingdom to gaze towards the sunset. [[Princess Peach|Peach]]'s brooch begins glowing, which magically lights up the island for the night.
====Additional screenshots====
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Mss final victory 1.png|Peach and other characters run out to join Mario after getting confirmation of the victory against Bowser's team.
Mss final victory 2.png|Mario and other characters leaving Bowser Castle.
Mss-mp-ending-1.png|Mario and Peach at the Baseball Kingdom's entrance, looking towards the sunset.
Mss main ending bk entrance.png|Overhead view of Mario and others at the entrance of Baseball Kingdom entrance after the lights come on.
</gallery>


=== The Hard-Earned Victory ===
===The Final Festivities===
[[Image:Mss main ending celebration.png|thumb|200px|Mario and friends are ecstatic after winning the final game against Bowser's team.]]If the player does manage to make it to Bowser Castle (while it is night time at the Baseball Kingdom) and defeat Bowser's team, then this is the "main ending" that awaits to be seen.
[[File:Mss yoshi peach daisy.png|thumb|200px|Yoshi, Peach, Daisy, Birdo and Toad all celebrate the fireworks display and homerun event at Mario Stadium]]
This is the fourth and final cinematic that the player can view in ''Mario Super Sluggers''. It is also triggered during the Challenge Mode after defeating Bowser's team a second time.


==== The Details ====
Mario and other characters are celebrating in the Baseball Kingdom during the night, and [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] starts things off by marching with the others to the [[Daisy Cruiser]] to have some desserts, which represents a special thanks for saving her when Bowser Jr. previously transformed her into a statue. At one point, in stark contrast, Daisy unknowingly escorts Bowser and Bowser Jr. to the cruiser, much to everyone's disapproval. Various characters are seen at different tables manned by different types of desserts, while Bowser and Bowser Jr. stand by one table, still feeling depressed and distraught after losing a decisive showdown.
{{Spoiler}}
After a lot of dedicated teamwork from Mario and his friends, they have finally managed to muster enough strength to go against Bowser's team and defeat them in the process. Upon getting the final win, Mario and friends gather around the middle of Bowser Castle to celebrate their victory. Bowser, in the background, is obviously enraged and could not believe that he was just completely humiliated by the prowess of his challengers.


Minutes later, Mario and friends head back to the entrance of the [[Baseball Kingdom]] right as nightfall was occuring. [[Princess Peach|Peach]] magically lights up the island; possibly symbolizing that the evil that gripped the Baseball Kingdom by Bowser and his gang has finally been eliminated, and all is well again.
Moments later, a display of fireworks storm the night sky, much to the excitement of everyone viewing from the Daisy Cruiser. The characters are later seen at the Mario Stadium, where [[Mario]] and [[Donkey Kong]] assist in the fireworks display that represents a Bob-omb Derby show as well; the two counter Bob-ombs that were shot out from the cannon across from them, which explode into fireworks. The spectators and characters viewing from the bench are amazed at the fireworks.


===== Screen Shots =====
[[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]] then walk up to the cannon and sabotage it by inserting a [[Bullet Bill]] into the cannon. The cannon prematurely fires with the Bullet Bill directing towards Mario. Bowser emerges out of nowhere and hits the Bullet Bill with his bat, making the Bullet Bill go in the other direction towards Wario and Waluigi. Wario and Waluigi then run away from the Bullet Bill. The Bullet Bill destroys the cannon in the process and grabs Wario and Waluigi, sending them blasting off at the speed of light. After flying upwards, a ginormous fireworks explosion from the Bullet Bill goes off. They begin to fall down from the explosion. As the crowd cheers, Bowser steadily walks away, and Donkey Kong watches off, feeling that Bowser and his son should not have been spared after all the mischief they committed at the Baseball Kingdom.
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====Additional screenshots====
<gallery>
<gallery perrow=3>
Image:Mss_final_victory_1.png|<center>Peach and friends run out to join Mario after getting confirmation of the victory against Bowser's team.
File:Mario Super Sluggers Entrance.png|Daisy escorts Bowser and Bowser Jr. to the Daisy Cruiser.
Image:Mss_final_victory_2.png|<center>Mario & crew leaving Bowser Castle after their celebration.
File:Mss hrc dc peach lakitu.png|Lakitu and Peach enjoying some desserts.
Image:Mss-mp-ending-1.png|<center>Mario and Peach at the Baseball Kingdom's entrance looking outward.
File:Mss hrc dc yoshi daisy toad.png|Yoshi, Daisy, and Toad witness a display of fireworks.
Image:Mss main ending bk entrance.png|<center>Overhead view of Mario and friends at the Baseball Kingdom entrance after Peach magically lights up the island.
File:Mss hrc peach and friends.png|Peach and other various spectators enjoying the Bob-omb Derby/fireworks show at the Mario Stadium.
File:Mss hrc wario waluigi.png|Wario and Waluigi ducking under the cannon.
File:Mss hrc bowser.png|Bowser drops in to counter the incoming Bullet Bill with his bat.
</gallery>
</gallery>
</center>
{{endspoiler}}


=== The Final Festivities ===
===Notes===
[[Image:Mss yoshi peach daisy.png|thumb|200px|Yoshi, Peach, Daisy, and others celebrate the fireworks display and homerun event at Mario Stadium.]] This is the fourth and final cutscene for the player to encounter in ''Mario Super Sluggers''. It is also triggered during the Challenge Mode gameplay after defeating Bowser's team a second time.
[[File:WaluigiGlitch-MSS.png|thumb|200px|The mirrored "Γ".]]
*In the second cinematic (''Bowser Jr. and Crew Crash the Party''), a Shy Guy, a Boo, and a Dry Bones accompany Bowser Jr. as he walks out of the Bowser Jr. Playroom. However, in the gameplay itself, Shy Guy is with the Yoshi Eggs team, while Boo is with the Wario Muscles team.
*In the third cinematic (''The Hard-Earned Victory''), Birdos of several colors run out and celebrate the victory against Bowser with the rest of the players. However, only the pink Birdo character is playable in the game itself. They also appear in the first and fourth cinematic scenes, however, here, they are not playable as alternate color palettes for Birdo.
*In the fourth cinematic (''The Final Festivities''), when [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]] are falling after being taken by the [[Bullet Bill]] to the sky, the "Γ" in Waluigi's cap is horizontally reversed; the duo's positions are also reversed compared to previous shots, so the footage seems to have been inverted by mistake.


==== The Details ====
==Toy Field mode==
{{Spoiler}}
{{main|Toy Field}}
Mario and his friends are celebrating a well played season at the [[Baseball Kingdom]], and [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] starts things off by inviting everyone to a huge feast at the [[Daisy Cruiser]] -- especially Bowser and Bowser Jr. (despite their only getting small portions of food while others got a lot more).  
Toy field has returned from ''Mario Superstar Baseball''. Toy field has one Batter, and three other Outfielders and a cannon that pitches the ball to the batter. Before it pitches it, there is a roulette wheel with three different slots that affects the turn. Each slot is controlled by one of the outfielders; the outfielders tap 'A' to stop the slot they are in control of. If the slots aren't stopped, they are stopped automatically.


Moments later, the fireworks show begins and everyone is enjoying the spectacular display from the Daisy Cruiser. However, they all decided that it was best to join the folks where the fireworks show was really taking place -- Mario Stadium.  
==Records==
[[File:MSS Records Map Screen.png|thumb|300px|The Records menu]]
While playing the game, various records are kept to see what achievements players have pulled off.
===Minigames===
Players can check the top 5 scores for each minigame, along with the top 5 for Toy Field and Minigame Madness (the latter being unlocked by completing all the minigames at all skill levels).


That is where [[Mario]] and [[Donkey Kong]] assist in the fireworks display because it was also a homerun derby show as well; the two counter Bob-ombs that were shot out from the cannon across from them. All the spectators are amazed at the fireworks that result afterwards.  
===Challenge===
Players can check their status in Challenge mode by seeing which characters they've recruited, the badges that they've earned, along with the four cutscenes and staff credits. The credits layout includes a few snapshots from the four cutscene videos, as well as snapshots from the gameplay itself.


Unfortunately, out of nowhere, [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]] planned a sneak attack -- by inserting a [[Bullet Bill]] into the cannon. The cannon fires with the Bullet Bill aimed right at Mario. Mario was in trouble since his bat couldn't counter the Bullet Bill, nor could he react fast enough to dodge it.  
===Team Captain/Team Player List===
Players can check the former MVPs, the star players, badges, and the Minigame Madness records for each character here.


But Bowser immediately drops in because his bat was stronger to alleviate the approaching threat. Bowser manages to counter the Bullet Bill with full force using his bat, resulting in the Bullet Bill going the other direction -- now headed towards Wario and Waluigi -- who are at this point running for dear life. The Bullet Bill destroys the cannon in the process and manages to snag both Wario and Waluigi, taking them straight up into the night sky. After hundreds of kilometers of flying, a huge fireworks explosion from that same Bullet Bill goes off. This was definitely <i>not</i> good news for Wario and Waluigi because of their being caught up in the extremely painful blast. Their beginning to fall down in agony and despair from the explosion hundreds of kilometers in the air doesn't help either.  
===Badges===
Players are able to earn badges by completing certain tasks in the game, which are listed on the following chart:
{|class="wikitable"width=100%;cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse;text-align:center;"
|-
!Name
!width="18%"|Stadium Badge
!width="18%"|Buddy Badge
!width="18%"|Error Item Badge
!width="18%"|Play Badge
!width="18%"|Star Badge
|-
!Icon
|[[File:MSS Stadium Badge.png]]
|[[File:MSS Buddy Badge.png]]
|[[File:MSS Error Badge.png]]
|[[File:MSS Play Badge.png]]
|[[File:MSS Star Badge.png]]
|-
!Criteria to Meet
|All stadiums must be available (on the active game file).
|All characters must be unlocked; more specifically, all the Team Players have to be accounted for.
|All Error Items must be available on the specified game file the player is using.
|All minigames have to be won (any difficulty) and at least one game has to be won in the Toy Field.
|All Team Captains/Team Players need to earn the "Star Player" rank (met by using those said characters in Challenge Mode during the final game against Bowser's team).
|}


Back on the ground, all of the spectators turned ecstatic after seeing the final blast, hence ending the show and all the great times they had for the season at the Baseball Kingdom.
===Screenshots===
<gallery perrow=4>
MSS Piranha Panic Records Screenshot.png|Top 5 records for Piranha Panic
MSS Minigame Madness Records Screenshot.png|Top 5 records for Minigame Madness
MSS Mario Fireballs Records Screenshot.png|Details about the Mario Fireballs
MSS Cutscenes Records Screenshot.png|The Movie List menu
MSS Badges Records Screenshot.png|The badges list
MSS Former MVPs Records Screenshot.png|MVPs list
MSS Minigame Madness Medals Records Screenshot.png|Minigame Madness records
MSS Star Players Records Screenshot.png|Star players
</gallery>


===== Screen Shots =====
==Promotion and advertising==
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===[[Mario Super Sluggers cards|Cards]]===
Image:Mss hrc dc entrance.png|<center>Daisy escorting Bowser and Bowser Jr. inside the Daisy Cruiser for final festivities.
[[File:MSSC My Collection.jpg|thumb|200px|The first eighteen "Level 1" cards featuring all twelve Team Captains and six Team Players]]
Image:Mss hrc dc peach lakitu.png|<center>Lakitu and Peach enjoying the feast held at the Daisy Cruiser.
[[Nintendo|Nintendo of America]] created an online {{wp|Adobe Flash}} program hosted at [http://www.mariosupersluggerscards.com MarioSuperSluggersCards.com] in which players can collect and trade virtual ''Mario Super Sluggers'' baseball cards featuring many of the characters, special moves, teams, and stadiums from the title. In addition to the cards, the game also allows players to earn downloads. By placing two compatible cards in the double play drop zone, players can make "double plays" and unlock special videos, wallpapers, and screensavers. When a player completes their collection, a post featuring Mario and all of the cards is unlocked. In addition, their username will be added to the leaderboard below players who previously completed their collections.  
Image:Mss_hrc_dc_yoshi_daisy_toad.png|<center>Yoshi, Daisy, and Toad seeing fireworks from the Daisy Cruiser.
Image:Mss_hrc_peach_and_friends.png|<center>Peach and other various spectators enjoying the Bob-omb Derby/fireworks show at Mario Stadium.
Image:Mss hrc wario waluigi.png|<center>Wario and Waluigi up to their sneaky tricks again.
Image:Mss hrc bowser.png|<center>Bowser drops in to counter the incoming Bullet Bill with his very powerful bat.
</gallery></center>
{{endspoiler}}


=== Things To Note ===
After creating a username and choosing which ''Mario Super Sluggers'' character to use as an avatar, players are instructed to click on special banners found on child-friendly websites around the internet in order to collect cards. [[Lakitu]], who gives instructions and hints to the player, tells the player that the one banner can be found on [http://www.nick.com Nick.com]. Clicking on one such banner redirects the player to one of eighty-two Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), each of which corresponds to one of the eighty-two cards. The system is based on luck, but players are also able to trade cards with one another using the swap function or discuss where to find banners and which cards yield double plays.
* Upon unlocking the "Movie List" menu (under the "Challenge Mode" category in "Records"), only the first three videos are able to be accessed (<i>Game Opening</i>, <i>Bowser Jr. and Crew Crash the Party</i>, <i>The Hard-Earned Victory</i>). The fourth video (<i>The Final Festivities</i>) is added upon reaching criteria to access it, as mentioned earlier.
* On that same menu which holds the four videos, there is also a link to view the ''Mario Super Sluggers'' game credits (which is mainly shown when the Challenge Mode gameplay has concluded after defeating Bowser's team). The credits layout includes a few snapshots from the four cutscene videos, as well as snapshots from the gameplay itself.
*In the second cutscene (<i>Bowser Jr. and Crew Crash the Party</i>), a Shy Guy, a Boo, and a Dry Bones accompany Bowser Jr. as he walks out of the Bowser Jr. Playroom. However, in the gameplay itself, Shy Guy is with the Yoshi Eggs team, while Boo is with the Wario Muscles team.
*In the third cutscene (<i>The Hard-Earned Victory</i>), Birdos of several colors run out and celebrate the victory against Bowser with the rest of the players. However, only the pink Birdo character is playable in the game itself. They also appear in the first and fourth cutscenes, however, here, they are not seen as players.


==Toy Field Mode==
By checking their history, players can manipulate the system into giving them whichever card they wish. By checking their history, players can find which URL leads to which card and then share the URL with other players.
''Main Article: [[Toy Field]]''


==Promotion and Advertising==
The eighty-two cards are divided by rarity into four levels. Forty-one character cards make up the first level, twenty-four special swing/pitch cards make up the second level, twelve team cards make up the third level, and five stadium cards made up the fourth level. Each card has a front and a back. For the "Level 1" cards, the front shows the character's artwork, name, and for captains, the team they are captain of. The back shows the character's name, abilities, "rookie year" (the year their first video game appearance was released), description, statistics, and for captains, team logo. An in-game screenshot of the player is also featured.
===[[Mario Super Sluggers Cards]]===
[[Image:MSSC My Collection.jpg|thumb|200px|The first eighteen "Level 1" cards featuring all twelve Team Captains and six Team Players.]]
[[Nintendo|Nintendo of America]] created an online [[wikipedia:Adobe Flash|Adobe Flash]] program hosted at [http://www.mariosupersluggerscards.com MarioSuperSluggersCards.com] in which players can collect and trade virtual ''Mario Super Sluggers'' baseball cards featuring  many of the characters, special moves, teams, and stadiums from the title. In addition to the cards, the game also allows players to earn downloads.  By placing two compatible cards in the double play drop zone, players can make “double plays” and unlock special videos, wallpapers, and screensavers.  When a player completes his or her collection, a post featuring Mario and all of the cards is unlocked.  In addition, his or her username will be added to the leaderboard below players who previously completed their collections. Over 700 users completed their collections.


After creating a username and choosing which ''Mario Super Sluggers'' character to use as an avatar, players are instructed to click on special banners found on child-friendly websites around the internet in order to collect cards.  [[Lakitu]], who gives instructions and hints to the player, tells the player that the one banner can be found on [http://www.nick.com Nick.com].  When the player clicks on one such banner, he or she is transported to one of eighty-two Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), each of which corresponds to one of the eighty-two cards.  The system is based on luck, but players are also able to trade cards with one another using the swap function or discuss where to find banners and which cards yield double plays.
==Staff==
{{main|List of Mario Super Sluggers staff}}


By checking their history, players have found ways to manipulate the system into giving them whichever card they wish. By checking their history, players can find which URL leads to which card and then share the URL with other players.
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The eighty-two cards are divided by rarity into four levels. Forty-one character cards make up the first level, twenty-four special swing/pitch cards make up the second level, twelve team cards make up the third level, and five stadium cards made up the fourth level.  Each card has a front and a back. For the "Level 1" cards, the front shows the character's artwork, name, and for captains, the team they are captain of. The back shows the character's name, abilities, "rooky year" (the year their first video game appearance was released), description, statistics, and for captains, team logo. An in-game screenshot of the player is also featured.
==Reception==
===Critical reception===
''Mario Super Sluggers'' received generally positive reviews from critics. Cris Watters from Gamespot praised the game for how "The computer can provide a stiff challenge when set on a high difficulty level, and building your roster and lineup to capitalize on chemistry between your players is a fun exercise." and the fun multiplayer baseball gameplay although he criticized how the production values are not noticeably higher than in the original game, how the game was less challenging and complex than the original, and how there was not a good alternative to motion controls.<ref>{{cite|date=August 27, 2008|author=Watters, Chris|url=www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-super-sluggers-review/1900-6196919|title=''Mario Super Sluggers'' Review|publisher=GameSpot|accessdate=June 29, 2024|language=en}}</ref> Anthony Dickons from Nintendo Life praised how well polished the game is and criticized how it is based off baseball which produces a limited gameplay experience.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wii/mario_super_sluggers|publisher=Nintendo Life|language=en|author=Dickens, Anthony|date=September 26, 2008|accessdate=June 29, 2024|title=''Mario Super Sluggers'' Review (Wii)}}</ref>
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|Anthony Dickens,<br>[http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wii/mario_super_sluggers Nintendo Life]
|7/10
|''Better than playing baseball, better than watching baseball, but it is still baseball. Fans of the sport or those who enjoyed previous Mario sports titles should find enough here for an entertaining time. Namco have included quite a lot of extras, no doubt to compensate for the slight lack of depth in gameplay which is of no fault of the game but more the sport it tries to represent. Mario Super Sluggers is a well produced game which squeezes everything it can out of the genre.''
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|Wii
|Chris Watters,<br>[https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-super-sluggers-review/1900-6196919/ GameSpot]
|6.5/10
|''Despite its many shortcomings, Mario Super Sluggers is good enough to offer some solid entertainment to the right gamers. Collect-'em-all Mariophiles will dig the new challenge mode, and Wii party hosts will enjoy playing frantic multiplayer games. More serious baseballers will find satisfaction in facing off against one another, but will find the rest of the package wanting. While there's certainly fun to be had, it's a shame Super Sluggers couldn't find that balance between accessibility and complexity that has made past Mario sports games so successful.''
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==Image Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{morepic|Mario Super Sluggers}}
{{main-gallery|Mario Super Sluggers}}
<gallery>
Mario Super Sluggers.svg|Game logo
Mario Stadium MSS group art.jpg|The participants at [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]]
MSS group artwork.jpg|[[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[ Mario]], and [[Luigi]]
MSS Baseball Kingdom.jpg|Overhead view of the [[Baseball Kingdom]]
</gallery>


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
{{main|List of Quotes in Mario Super Sluggers}}
{{main|List of Mario Super Sluggers quotes}}
===Dry Bones===
"''Clackety clack...(Must get diamonds... BASEBALL diamonds!)''"
 
===Shy Guy===
"''IT'S HORRIBLE! HIDE THE CHILDREN! LOCK THE DOORS! BOLT THE WINDOWS!''"
 
===Red Toad===
"''Look! LOOOOOK! Bowser Jr. turned Princess Daisy into a statue! You gotta do something do something! You gotta stop Bowser Jr.! He went back there somewhere! Princess Peach and Toadsworth are back there too...''"
 
===Toadette===
"''You need me! I won't take no for an answer!''"
 
==Glitches==
{{main|List of Mario Super Sluggers glitches}}
===Close play camera lock===
During close plays, if both the baseperson and the runner are rendered incapacitated during the special animation (i.e. [[Enlarge]]), the camera will remain fixated on the base until the next at-bat. This probably occurs because the game relies on the close play to finish uninterrupted to change the camera. This glitch can be achieved by pre-firing a [[POW Block|POW Ball]].<ref>{{cite|author=Mario Sluggers Fanclub|title=WE'VE NEVER SEEN THIS MONTY MOLE GLITCH #shorts|url=youtube.com/watch/KZJ4uEg8ni4|date=December 12, 2022|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref>
 
===DK's face appearing differently during replays===
When [[Donkey Kong]] uses the [[Barrel Swing]], he will show a neutral expression on his face, but if it is seen during a replay, he will show an angry expression instead.<ref>{{cite|author=Dingohazel|date=May 16, 2024|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqT9XwpDoJs|title=(MSS) DK's face changes during replay|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref>
 
==References to other games==
*''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' - [[Yoshi Park|Yoshi Park's]] theme is an arrangement of the songs ''Yoshi's Story'' and ''Yoshi's Song'' from this game.
*''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' - [[Luigi's Mansion (baseball stadium)|Luigi's Mansion]] appears as a stadium and uses an arrangement of the main theme from this game. [[Gold Ghost]]s appear on the field as obstacles, and other generic ghosts from the game appear in the minigame [[Ghost K]].
*''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' - [[Daisy Cruiser (baseball stadium)|Daisy Cruiser]] appears as a stadium. Additionally, the [[Piranha Pipes]] appear in the [[Piranha Panic]] minigame.
*''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' - [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle's]] theme is an arrangement of the castle theme from this game.
*''[[Mario Party 7]]'' - Some of [[Toadsworth]]'s voice clips are reused from this game. Toadette's artwork is reused from this game.
*''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'' - [[King K. Rool]]'s artwork is modified from artwork from this game. [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Funky Kong]]'s artwork is reused from this game.
*''[[Mario Party 8]]'' - Dry Bones, Hammer Bro, Boo, and Blooper's artwork is reused from this game.
*''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' - [[Baby Mario]]'s, [[Baby Luigi]]'s, [[Baby Peach]]'s, and [[Baby Daisy]]'s artwork are reused from this game.
 
==References in later games==
*''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' -  Baby Mario, Baby Peach, Baby Daisy, Baby Luigi, Shy Guy, King Boo, Monty Mole, Petey Piranha, and Wiggler's artworks are reused from this game. All of the colored Shy Guy variants' artworks are based on Shy Guy's artwork from this game. Mario and Bowser's artworks from this game appear on screens in the stadium section of the [[Los Angeles Laps 3]] race track.
*''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' - Mario and Bowser's artwork reappears in the stadium section of {{classic-link|Tour|Los Angeles Laps}}.
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=スーパーマリオスタジアム ファミリーベースボール
|JapR=Sūpā Mario Sutajiamu Famirī Bēsubōru
|JapM=Super Mario Stadium Family Baseball
|Chi=超級瑪利歐棒球場 家庭棒球<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20130122210132/http://www.nintendo.tw/wii/wii_software.htm|language=zh-hant|title=Wii遊戲軟體|publisher=Nintendo Taiwan|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiR=Chāojí Mǎlìōu Bàngqiúchǎng Jiātíng Bàngqiú
|ChiM=Super Mario Ballpark Family Baseball
}}
 
==Trivia==
*The Peach (Baseball) Trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' states that Princess Peach gets a break from kidnapping in ''Mario Super Sluggers'', even though in said game, she gets kidnapped by Bowser Jr.
 
==References==
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==Links==
==External links==
*[http://mariosupersluggers.com/ Nintendo of America's Website for ''Mario Super Sluggers'']
{{NIWA|StrategyWiki=1|MiiWiki=1}}
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/rmbj/index.html Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s Website for ''Mario Super Sluggers'']
{{TCRF}}
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/rmbj/index.html Japanese website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110903151233/http://www.mariosupersluggers.com/ North American website]
*[https://m1.nintendo.net/docvc/RVL/JPN/RMBJ/RMBJ_J.pdf Japanese manual]


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Mario Super Sluggers
North American boxart of Mario Super Sluggers
For alternate box art, see the game's gallery.
Developer Namco Bandai Games
Nintendo SPD Group No.4
Publisher Nintendo
Platform(s) Wii, Wii U
Release date Wii (original release):
Japan June 19, 2008[?]
ROC July 12, 2008[?]
USA August 25, 2008[?]
Wii (Nintendo Selects):
USA May 15, 2011[?]
Wii U (digital download):
USA March 31, 2016[?]
Japan August 17, 2016[1]
Language(s) English (United States)
French (Canada)
Spanish (Latin America)
Japanese
Genre Baseball
Rating(s)
ESRB:E - Everyone
CERO:A - All ages
Mode(s) 1-4 Players
Format
Wii:
Optical disc
Wii U:
Digital download
Input
Wii:
Wii Remote (horizontal)
Serial code(s) Japan RVL-RMBJ-JPN
USA RVL-RMBE-USA

Mario Super Sluggers is the Wii follow-up to the 2005 Nintendo GameCube game Mario Superstar Baseball, and the second game in the Mario Baseball series. This game borrows many elements from the previous game, but it also includes new elements, including a variety of gameplay controls, such as taking advantage of the motion sensor controls that the Wii Remote provides. The game also has a more in-depth and more narrative-driven Challenge Mode, where, rather than only facing off against a Team Captain and a team of opponents, players interact with more characters, including a variety of various sub-characters, and play various small challenges to recruit them for their team. Up to four players can play this title, and a new feature is that players can choose which of the two team sides to be on.

Mario Super Sluggers was released in Japan and the Americas in 2008, and had a Nintendo Selects re-release in the Americas in 2011. It is the only Super Mario game for the Wii that was never released in Europe and Australia in physical form. The game was re-released on the Wii U eShop in the Americas on March 31, 2016, and in Japan on August 17, 2016; however, it was eventually removed after its discontinuation on March 27, 2023.

Gameplay[edit]

The three control types, as shown in the instruction booklet enclosed with the game.

Mario Super Sluggers can be played using three different control methods:

  • Wii Remote (vertical)
  • Wii Remote (horizontal)
  • Wii Remote + Nunchuk controller

Before a game starts, a roulette will start in order to show which team will be batting first. This is different from the previous game, in which the player could choose which team would be batting first.

Assuming that players are using the Wii Remote (vertical) or the Wii Remote/Nunchuk combination, in order to bat or pitch, players must hold the A Button button and the Wii Remote must be swung at the appropriate time. The more precise the hit/pitch, the further/faster the ball will go. To charge up a pitch or swing, players must pull the Wii Remote back. They can also do curve balls as well by twisting the Wii Remote, while pitching. Once the ball is in a fielder's hand, the Wii Remote must be swung so that the fielder can pitch the ball at one of the basemen.

In the outfield, players can create special moves if there is chemistry between outfielders:

  • One outfielder tackles the ball and the ball rolls towards the outfielder with chemistry. The outfielder that holds the ball can then throw a very fast ball towards a base from the outfield.
  • When a possible home run is hit, players can initiate a Buddy Jump. Upon jumping around another outfielder's head and pressing A Button twice, one of the players will jump incredibly high to catch home run balls. This must be done with precise timing.

Superstar Matchups return; however, it is set for captains only and occurs when the team captain is not batting first and when one runner is on second or third and two or all three runners on base (only when the runs exceed to 4 or more on the scoreboard). This also applies to RBI chance screens.

Wario gets fatigue while pitching in Mario Super Sluggers.
While pitching, a character may show signs of fatigue, depending on how long they pitch. Letting up a lot of runs or using many Star Pitches factors into this, too.

While pitching, however, players will have to pay attention to the pitcher's stamina. If the character that's pitching is showing signs of fatigue (depicted by a water droplet in a bubble), their pitches will start to behave in an erratic manner. When the current pitcher has fatigue, players will have to decide to adjust the defense so that a new character plays pitcher instead. On a side note, pitchers can get exhausted even quicker if the batting team manages to make a lot of successful Home Runs. Even a Grand Slam can cause a pitcher to become fully fatigued right off the bat.

Star Skills make a reappearance in Mario Super Sluggers as well. Any player can pitch or bat using Star Skills, however, only Team Captains can use special hits/pitches. Team Players can only use Star Skills that will make the ball go faster or slower. Both teams can store up to five Star Skill attempts; they are earned as a result of well executed plays.

Mario wins MVP after his team defeated the Wario Muscles, in Mario Super Sluggers.
Mario wins MVP after his team (Luigi, Peach, Red Toad, Purple Toad, Toadette, Red Yoshi, Red Noki, and Red Pianta) wins against the Wario Muscles.

At the end of each game, the character who has had the most potential for their team will win the MVP award, which will be recorded in the Records menu. Characters can earn MVP points by striking out opponents, executing nice plays on defense, successful hits while batting (the batter has to make it to 1st base without getting out), stealing bases, close plays, and even for error item usage. The character with the most MVP points will win the award. Also, it's possible for more than one character to win MVP if at least two characters have the same amount of points.

Venues[edit]

There are a total of nine stadiums (excluding Toy Field) in all. Every Team Captain (excluding Waluigi, Birdo, and Diddy Kong) has a stadium which is based on their character's unique persona. Mario Stadium is the only one not to feature any gimmicks in the field, making for the most realistic baseball experience. Six of the nine stadiums can be played in daytime or nighttime, which cause different changes in gameplay depending on the stadium (except for Mario Stadium, where the difference is only aesthetic). The time of day can be changed by pressing either the sun or the moon on the stadium selection menu. The Bowser Jr. Playroom is only accessible during the day, while Luigi's Mansion and Bowser Castle can only be accessed at night.

Starting venues[edit]

These stadiums are accessible when starting a new game file.

Image(s) Stadium Corresponding Mini-game
Sluggersmariostadium.jpg
Mario Super Sluggers
Mario Super Sluggers stadium logo
Mario Stadium
Mario Super Sluggers minigame logo
Bob-omb Derby
PeachRinkDay.PNG
PeachRinkNight.PNG
Mario Super Sluggers stadium logo
Peach Ice Garden
Mario Super Sluggers minigame logo
Wall Ball
YoshiParkNight.PNG Mario Super Sluggers stadium logo
Yoshi Park
Mario Super Sluggers minigame logo
Piranha Panic
Wario City day MSS.png
Wario City night MSS.png
Mario Super Sluggers stadium logo
Wario City
Mario Super Sluggers minigame logo
Gem Catch
Dkjunglesluggers.jpg
DKJunglenight.png
Mario Super Sluggers stadium logo
DK Jungle
Mario Super Sluggers minigame logo
Barrel Basher

Unlockable venues[edit]

Four stadiums can be made available in Exhibition Mode by advancing the story or completing tasks in Challenge Mode.

Image(s) Stadium Corresponding Mini-game How To Unlock
An overview of Bowser Jr. Playroom stadium from Mario Super Sluggers Mario Super Sluggers stadium logo
Bowser Jr. Playroom
Mario Super Sluggers minigame logo
Graffiti Runner
Beating Bowser Jr.'s team will unlock this stadium, requiring the recruitment of at least nine players.
Bowser CastleMSS.PNG Mario Super Sluggers stadium logo
Bowser Castle
Mario Super Sluggers minigame logo
Bowser Pinball
After winning against Bowser Jr., Bowser's team must be defeated to unlock Bowser Castle.
Luigi's Mansion from Mario Super Sluggers Mario Super Sluggers stadium logo
Luigi's Mansion
Mario Super Sluggers minigame logo
Ghost K
Opening the Pianta's shop in Mario Stadium and buying Luigi's Flashlight will open Luigi's Mansion. The stadium is only usable during nighttime, which is made available after defeating Bowser Jr. in Bowser Jr. Playroom.
DCday2.png
DCnight1.png
Mario Super Sluggers stadium logo
Daisy Cruiser
Mario Super Sluggers minigame logo
Blooper Baserun
Opening Toadsworth's shop in Peach Ice Garden and buying a Cruiser Pass will unlock Daisy Cruiser.

Playable characters[edit]

The Captain Select screen from Mario Super Sluggers.
The Captain Select screen.
The Team Setup screen from Mario Super Sluggers.
The Team Setup screen.
The Offense/Defense Setup screen from Mario Super Sluggers.
The Offense/Defense Setup screen.

All of the captains and main team players from Mario Superstar Baseball make a return appearance in Mario Super Sluggers. In addition, Baby Peach, Baby Daisy, Baby DK, Funky Kong, Tiny Kong, King K. Rool, Kritter, Wiggler, and Blooper have been added as new main team players. It is now possible to put more than one of the same character on the team in Exhibition Mode, as long as they are different colors. However, it is no longer possible to choose which hand that the characters will bat and pitch with; for example, players can no longer make Mario a left-handed batter.

Players are given the choice to play as their Miis as well, whose stats are all 6/10. Players cannot choose to have a whole team of nine Miis, but they can put one captain and up to eight other Miis.

When characters become Star Players, their abilities are boosted by one point each. However, characters can only become Star Players by defeating Bowser's team in Challenge Mode, with the exception of Miis.

If one counts the alternate team players and the Miis, Mario Super Sluggers has the second most playable characters of any Super Mario game, behind Mario Kart Tour, with a total of 72 playable characters.

Team captains[edit]

All team captains listed below in this section are available to be selected in the game's Exhibition Mode. Luigi, Daisy, Birdo, Waluigi, Diddy Kong, Bowser, and Bowser Jr. are only selectable as Team Captains outside of Challenge Mode. Depending on progress made in the Challenge Mode gameplay itself, players are only able to choose Mario, Peach, Yoshi, Wario, and Donkey Kong while navigating the Baseball Kingdom.

Team captains
A side view of Mario, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Mario
Mario's artwork for Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A 5-tool player who can hit, run, and pitch!"
Team: Mario Fireballs
Star Pitch: Fireball
Star Swing: Fire Swing
Running/Fielding: Enlarge
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 7/10
Pitch stat: 6/10
Field stat: 6/10
Run stat: 7/10
Unlock/recruit:
Default player
A side view of Luigi, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Luigi
Luigi
Bio:
"A 5-tool player who can jump, pitch, and hit!"
Team: Mario Fireballs
Star Pitch: Tornado Ball
Star Swing: Tornado Swing
Running/Fielding: Super Jump
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 6/10
Pitch stat: 6/10
Field stat: 7/10
Run stat: 7/10
Unlock/recruit:
Enter Mario Stadium
A side view of Princess Peach, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Peach
Peach
Bio:
"A slap hitter who can pitch the lights out."
Team: Peach Monarchs
Star Pitch: Heart Ball
Star Swing: Heart Swing
Running/Fielding: Quick Throw
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 4/10
Pitch stat: 9/10
Field stat: 8/10
Run stat: 5/10
Unlock/recruit:
Recruit Toadsworth in Peach Ice Garden, then meet Bowser Jr. in front of the diamond and beat the Bowser Jr. Rookies in a match.
A side view of Princess Daisy, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Daisy
Artwork of Princess Daisy from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"Her amazing glove is her best feature."
Team: Peach Monarchs
Star Pitch: Flower Ball
Star Swing: Flower Swing
Running/Fielding: Super Dive
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 6/10
Pitch stat: 7/10
Field stat: 8/10
Run stat: 5/10
Unlock/recruit:
Recruit Peach by beating Bowser Jr. in Peach Ice Garden, which unpetrifies Daisy, then replace her spot on the fountain pressure plate near the shop with a nearby Toad statue.
A side view of Yoshi, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Yoshi
Artwork of Yoshi from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"Top-class speed in the field and on base."
Team: Yoshi Eggs (team)
Star Pitch: Rainbow Ball
Star Swing: Egg Swing
Running/Fielding: Tongue Catch
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 4/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 6/10
Run stat: 9/10
Unlock/recruit:
Save him in southern Yoshi Park by beating Red Magikoopa in a battle mission: "Throw different pitches!" or "Don't drop the ball!"
A side view of Birdo, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Birdo
Artwork of Birdo from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A good player who has trouble hitting curves."
Team: Yoshi Eggs (team)
Star Pitch: Suction Ball
Star Swing: Cannon Swing
Running/Fielding: Suction Catch
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 8/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 7/10
Run stat: 5/10
Unlock/recruit:
Save her from the top of the rainbow bridge in Yoshi Park by beating a nearby Bowser Jr. in Piranha Panic.
A side view of Wario, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Wario
Artwork of Wario from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"Good stamina and a great contact zone."
Team: Wario Muscles
Star Pitch: Phony Ball
Star Swing: Phony Swing
Running/Fielding: Laser Beam
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 8/10
Pitch stat: 5/10
Field stat: 3/10
Run stat: 4/10
Unlock/recruit:
Save him from a rooftop in Wario City by helping Goomba and Paratroopa with their troubles, then climbing the building using Donkey Kong.
A side view of Waluigi, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Waluigi
Artwork of Waluigi from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"Charge swings drop power, but increase hits."
Team: Wario Muscles
Star Pitch: Liar Ball
Star Swing: Liar Swing
Running/Fielding: Quick Throw
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Left
Bat stat: 4/10
Pitch stat: 8/10
Field stat: 8/10
Run stat: 5/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him on a rooftop in Wario City requiring both Wario and Yoshi to reach, then complete his scout mission: "Hit a home run!"
A side view of Donkey Kong, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Donkey Kong
Artwork of Donkey Kong from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A strong hitter who can also climb walls."
Team: DK Wilds
Star Pitch: Barrel Ball
Star Swing: Barrel Swing
Running/Fielding: Clamber
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 9/10
Pitch stat: 6/10
Field stat: 3/10
Run stat: 2/10
Unlock/recruit:
Meet him in DK Jungle, then complete his scout mission: "Get an out!" or "Catch the ball with a super jump!" or "Throw a charge pitch!"
A side view of Diddy Kong, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Diddy Kong
Artwork of Diddy Kong from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"His hits and pitches move like crazy!"
Team: DK Wilds
Star Pitch: Banana Ball
Star Swing: Banana Swing
Running/Fielding: Clamber
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 4/10
Pitch stat: 5/10
Field stat: 8/10
Run stat: 6/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find all three pieces of the stone tablet around DK Jungle and set them in place.
A side view of Bowser, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Bowser
Mario Super Sluggers: Bowser wielding his black spiked bat
Bio:
"His speed and stamina baffles batters!"
Team: Bowser Monsters
Star Pitch: Killer Ball
Star Swing: Breath Swing
Running/Fielding: Spin Attack
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 10/10
Pitch stat: 5/10
Field stat: 3/10
Run stat: 3/10
Unlock/recruit:
Defeat the Bowser Jr. Rookies at Bowser Jr. Playroom once, then the Bowser Monsters at Bowser Castle twice.
A side view of Bowser Jr., from Mario Super Sluggers.
Bowser Jr.
Artwork of Bowser Jr. from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A pitcher with great ball and bat control!"
Team: Bowser Monsters
Star Pitch: Graffiti Ball
Star Swing: Graffiti Swing
Running/Fielding: Spin Attack
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Left
Bat stat: 7/10
Pitch stat: 5/10
Field stat: 4/10
Run stat: 7/10
Unlock/recruit:
Defeat the Bowser Jr. Rookies at Bowser Jr. Playroom once, then the Bowser Monsters at Bowser Castle twice.

Team players[edit]

From the start of each new game file, only the returning characters and Miis are available from the start in Exhibition Mode, and none of them are available at the start of Challenge Mode. For the majority of these cases, the player usually has to go through the Challenge Mode process and find the unlockable Team Players in question. Upon finding them, the player is given tasks in relation to them including specified Scouting Missions or Battle Missions. Once the tasks are completed successfully the Team Players are unlocked for use in other modes for the game such as during the Exhibition Mode.

Certain new Team Players can also be unlocked by playing the other available modes in the game. These Team Players are added to the overall roster for the entire game, once certain conditions are met.

Team players
A side view of Baby Mario, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Baby Mario
Artwork of Baby Mario for Mario Kart Wii (also used in Mario Super Sluggers and Mario Kart Tour)
Bio:
"Small and fast, he's the master of close plays!"
Team: Mario Fireballs
Running/Fielding: Enlarge
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 3/10
Pitch stat: 5/10
Field stat: 4/10
Run stat: 8/10
Unlock/recruit:
Meet him in Mario Stadium's diamond entrance after recruiting Baby Luigi and defeating Bowser Jr. in a battle mission: "You're down 1-0. Comeback time!"
A side view of Baby Luigi, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Baby Luigi
Artwork of Baby Luigi from Mario Kart Wii (also used in Mario Super Sluggers and Mario Kart Tour)
Bio:
"An outstanding fielder who can also pitch."
Team: Mario Fireballs
Running/Fielding: Super Jump
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 2/10
Pitch stat: 5/10
Field stat: 5/10
Run stat: 8/10
Unlock/recruit:
Speak to him crying on a pier in Mario Stadium, reachable via a coded lever after recruiting Red Noki and defeating Magikoopa in a battle mission: "Throw different pitches!" or "Get an out with a star pitch!"
A side view of Baby Peach, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Baby Peach(new)
Artwork of Baby Peach for Mario Kart Wii (also used in Mario Super Sluggers and Mario Kart Tour)
Bio:
"Owner of the wickedest curve around."
Team: Peach Monarchs
Running/Fielding: Quick Throw
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 2/10
Pitch stat: 8/10
Field stat: 5/10
Run stat: 6/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find her hiding in a topiary near the entrance to Peach Ice Garden using Peach, then complete her scout mission: "Get an out with a quick throw!"
A side view of Baby Daisy, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Baby Daisy(new)
Artwork of Baby Daisy for Mario Kart Wii (also used in Mario Super Sluggers and Mario Kart Tour)
Bio:
"A nasty curve makes up for a lack of power."
Team: Peach Monarchs
Running/Fielding: Super Dive
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 4/10
Pitch stat: 6/10
Field stat: 5/10
Run stat: 6/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find her crying in the covered walkway of Peach Ice Garden, accessible with Yoshi, and return her missing rattle.
A side view of a Toad, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Red Toad
A Red Toad in Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A well-balanced Toad who throws a decent pitch."
Team: Peach Monarchs
Running/Fielding: Enlarge
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 5/10
Pitch stat: 5/10
Field stat: 3/10
Run stat: 7/10
Unlock/recruit:
Save him and the petrified Daisy from Hammer Bro in Peach Ice Garden by beating him in a battle mission: "Hit to right!" or "Get an out!"
A side view of a Toad, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Blue Toad
Blue Toad from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A well-balanced Toad with extra batting power."
Team: Peach Monarchs
Running/Fielding: Enlarge
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 6/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 3/10
Run stat: 7/10
Unlock/recruit:
Speak to him near the mushroom hedge maze in Peach Ice Garden after recruiting Peach.
A side view of a Toad, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Yellow Toad
Yellow Toad from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A well-balanced Toad with a fine glove."
Team: Peach Monarchs
Running/Fielding: Enlarge
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 6/10
Pitch stat: 3/10
Field stat: 4/10
Run stat: 7/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him hiding in a mushroom clump near the covered walkway accessible by Yoshi in Peach Ice Garden, then complete his scout mission: "Hit a sacrifice fly to score a run!" or "Steal!"
A side view of a Toad, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Green Toad
Green Toad from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A Toad with decent stats all around."
Team: Peach Monarchs
Running/Fielding: Enlarge
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 5/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 4/10
Run stat: 7/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him hiding in a shrub in the flower garden of Peach Ice Garden using Mario, then complete his scout mission: "Hit to center!" or "Bunt to advance the runner!"
A side view of a Toad, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Purple Toad
Purple Toad from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A well-balanced Toad with a lively bat."
Team: Peach Monarchs
Running/Fielding: Enlarge
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 6/10
Pitch stat: 5/10
Field stat: 2/10
Run stat: 7/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him hiding in a shrub in the flower garden of Peach Ice Garden using Mario, then complete his scout mission: "Use different swings!" or "Get a hit!"
A side view of Toadsworth, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Toadsworth
Artwork of Toadsworth in Super Mario Sunshine (also used in Mario Party 7, Mario Super Sluggers and Mario Party: The Top 100)
Bio:
"A masterful pitcher who tires easily."
Team: Peach Monarchs
Running/Fielding: Enlarge
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 3/10
Pitch stat: 7/10
Field stat: 7/10
Run stat: 3/10
Unlock/recruit:
Meet him near the shop in Peach Ice Garden by beating Blue Dry Bones in a battle mission: "Hit the sweet spot!" or "Get an out with a buddy move!" then use the petrified Daisy to weigh down the fountain drainage switch.
A side view of Toadette, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Toadette
Artwork of Toadette in Mario Party 7 (also used in Mario Party DS, Mario Kart Wii and Mario Super Sluggers)
Bio:
"A steal machine with speed to spare."
Team: Peach Monarchs
Running/Fielding: Enlarge
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 3/10
Pitch stat: 5/10
Field stat: 4/10
Run stat: 8/10
Unlock/recruit:
Fix the mushroom hedge maze puzzle in Peach Ice Garden.
A side view of a Goomba, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Goomba
Artwork of a Goomba in New Super Mario Bros. (later used in Mario Super Sluggers, New Super Mario Bros. Wii and Super Mario Run)
Bio:
"A good bunter who also pitches well."
Team: Wario Muscles
Running/Fielding: Ball Dash
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 3/10
Pitch stat: 6/10
Field stat: 6/10
Run stat: 4/10
Unlock/recruit:
Fix the neon sign on his shop in Wario City using the Wii Remote.
A side view of a Paragoomba, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Paragoomba
Artwork of a Paragoomba in New Super Mario Bros. (later reused in Mario Super Sluggers and New Super Mario Bros. Wii)
Bio:
"A defensive specialist with great hops!"
Team: Wario Muscles
Running/Fielding: Super Jump
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 3/10
Pitch stat: 6/10
Field stat: 7/10
Run stat: 5/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him in a tree in southern Wario City using Yoshi, then complete his scout mission: "Steal a home run with a buddy jump!" or "Get an out with a ball dash!"
A side view of a Koopa Troopa, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Koopa
Artwork of a Koopa Troopa in New Super Mario Bros. (later used in Mario Kart Wii, Mario Super Sluggers, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Mario Kart 7, Super Mario Run and Mario Kart Tour)
Bio:
"A steady bat with low power and some speed."
Team: Wario Muscles
Running/Fielding: Spin Attack
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 6/10
Pitch stat: 3/10
Field stat: 4/10
Run stat: 6/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find inside a wanted poster in Wario City using Peach, then complete his scout mission: "Get an out with a quick throw!"
A side view of a Koopa Troopa, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Red Koopa
Red Koopa Troopa from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A player who can use a spin attack."
Team: Wario Muscles
Running/Fielding: Spin Attack
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 6/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 3/10
Run stat: 6/10
Unlock/recruit:
Talk to him in front of the dynamo in Wario City after recruiting Wario, then defeat Boomerang Bro in a battle mission: "Get an out with a buddy move!" or "Hit to center!" then fix the dynamo with Wario's magnet.
A side view of a Koopa Paratroopa, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Paratroopa
Artwork of a Koopa Paratroopa in  New Super Mario Bros. (later used in Mario Super Sluggers, New Super Mario Bros. Wii and Super Mario Run)
Bio:
"Uses super jumps to catch high flies."
Team: Wario Muscles
Running/Fielding: Super Jump
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 4/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 7/10
Run stat: 5/10
Unlock/recruit:
Save him from the lighthouse in Wario City by beating Yellow Magikoopa in a battle mission: "Hit the sweet spot!"
A side view of a Koopa Paratroopa, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Green Paratroopa
Green Paratroopa from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A balanced player with a bit of pop."
Team: Wario Muscles
Running/Fielding: Super Jump
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 5/10
Pitch stat: 3/10
Field stat: 7/10
Run stat: 5/10
Unlock/recruit:
Retrieve his brush from Yellow Shy Guy in Yoshi Park and use it to draw on the billboard in Wario City.
A side view of a Dry Bones, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Dry Bones
Artwork of Dry Bones from Mario Party 8.
Bio:
"A Dry Bones who can avoid most tags."
Team: Bowser Monsters
Running/Fielding: Scatter Dive
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Left
Bat stat: 7/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 4/10
Run stat: 5/10
Unlock/recruit:
Defeat the Bowser Jr. Rookies at Bowser Jr. Playroom once, then the Bowser Monsters at Bowser Castle twice.
A side view of a Dry Bones, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Green Dry Bones
A Green Dry Bones, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Bio:
"A powerful Dry Bones with quick feet."
Team: Bowser Monsters
Running/Fielding: Scatter Dive
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Left
Bat stat: 7/10
Pitch stat: 3/10
Field stat: 4/10
Run stat: 6/10
Unlock/recruit:
Defeat the Bowser Jr. Rookies at Bowser Jr. Playroom once, then the Bowser Monsters at Bowser Castle twice.
A side view of a Dark Bones, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Dark Bones
A Dark Bones, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Bio:
"A powerful Dry Bones with a good arm."
Team: Bowser Monsters
Running/Fielding: Scatter Dive
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Left
Bat stat: 7/10
Pitch stat: 5/10
Field stat: 4/10
Run stat: 5/10
Unlock/recruit:
Defeat the Bowser Jr. Rookies at Bowser Jr. Playroom once, then the Bowser Monsters at Bowser Castle twice.
A side view of a Dry Bones, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Blue Dry Bones
A Blue Dry Bones, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Bio:
"A powerful Dry Bones with a good glove."
Team: Bowser Monsters
Running/Fielding: Scatter Dive
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Left
Bat stat: 7/10
Pitch stat: 3/10
Field stat: 5/10
Run stat: 5/10
Unlock/recruit:
Defeat the Bowser Jr. Rookies at Bowser Jr. Playroom once, then the Bowser Monsters at Bowser Castle twice.
A side view of a Hammer Bro.
Hammer Bro
Artwork of Hammer Bro in Mario Party 8 (also used in Mario Super Sluggers, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Super Mario 3D Land,[1] Super Mario Party and Mario Kart Tour)
Bio:
"His hammer can catch distant balls."
Team: Bowser Monsters
Running/Fielding: Hammer Throw
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 7/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 6/10
Run stat: 3/10
Unlock/recruit:
Defeat the Bowser Jr. Rookies at Bowser Jr. Playroom once, then the Bowser Monsters at Bowser Castle twice.
A side view of a Fire Bro.
Fire Bro
Fire Bro from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A player with a mighty charge swing!"
Team: Bowser Monsters
Running/Fielding: Fireball Throw
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 8/10
Pitch stat: 3/10
Field stat: 6/10
Run stat: 3/10
Unlock/recruit:
Defeat the Bowser Jr. Rookies at Bowser Jr. Playroom once, then the Bowser Monsters at Bowser Castle twice.
A side view of a Boomerang Bro.
Boomerang Bro
Boomerang Bro from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A player who throws a mean curveball!"
Team: Bowser Monsters
Running/Fielding: Boomerang Throw
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 7/10
Pitch stat: 5/10
Field stat: 5/10
Run stat: 3/10
Unlock/recruit:
Defeat the Bowser Jr. Rookies at Bowser Jr. Playroom once, then the Bowser Monsters at Bowser Castle twice.
A side view of a Blooper, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Blooper(new)
Artwork of a Blooper from Mario Party 8. It has subsequently been used for Super Mario 3D Land.[1]
Bio:
"A true master of the changeup pitch!"
Team: Mario Fireballs
Running/Fielding: Ink Dive
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 4/10
Pitch stat: 6/10
Field stat: 5/10
Run stat: 6/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find it off the side of the pier at Mario Stadium by using Peach, then complete its scout mission: "Get a double play!"

Complete all of the Practice Lessons. (Exhibition Mode only)

A side view of a Shy Guy, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Shy Guy
Shy Guy
Bio:
"An all-around player with a nice glove."
Team: Yoshi Eggs (team)
Running/Fielding: Super Dive
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 5/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 7/10
Run stat: 4/10
Unlock/recruit:
Use baseballs to deal with the Piranha Plant infestation on Yoshi Park's ferris wheel.
A side view of a Shy Guy, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Blue Shy Guy
Blue Shy Guy from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A Shy Guy who loves to pitch!"
Team: Yoshi Eggs (team)
Running/Fielding: Super Dive
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 4/10
Pitch stat: 5/10
Field stat: 7/10
Run stat: 4/10
Unlock/recruit:
Recruit Shy Guy at Yoshi Park.
A side view of a Shy Guy, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Yellow Shy Guy
Yellow Shy Guy from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A Shy Guy who loves to steal!"
Team: Yoshi Eggs (team)
Running/Fielding: Super Dive
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 4/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 7/10
Run stat: 5/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him at the southern coast of Yoshi Park, then complete his scout mission: "Get a hit to center!"
A side view of a Shy Guy, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Green Shy Guy
Green Shy Guy from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A Shy Guy who loves to hit and run!"
Team: Yoshi Eggs (team)
Running/Fielding: Super Dive
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 5/10
Pitch stat: 3/10
Field stat: 7/10
Run stat: 5/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him hiding in a pair of stumps near the diamond of Yoshi Park using Peach, then complete his scout mission: "Get a double play!" or "Tag up and go!"
A side view of a Shy Guy, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Gray Shy Guy
Gray Shy Guy from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A Shy Guy who loves to play the field!"
Team: Yoshi Eggs (team)
Running/Fielding: Super Dive
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 4/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 8/10
Run stat: 4/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him hiding in the same pair of stumps near the diamond of Yoshi Park using Peach, then complete his scout mission: "Steal a home run with a buddy jump!"
A side view of a Boo, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Boo
Artwork of a Boo in Mario Party 8. It has subsequently been used for Super Mario 3D Land.[1]
Bio:
"Excellent bat control, but poor power."
Team: Wario Muscles
Running/Fielding: Teleport
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Left
Bat stat: 3/10
Pitch stat: 9/10
Field stat: 3/10
Run stat: 5/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him in a crate in the shipping harbor of Wario City after recruiting Wario, then complete his scout mission: "Throw home with a laser beam!"
A side view of King Boo, from Mario Super Sluggers.
King Boo
King Boo
Bio:
"A decent player with poor defense."
Team: Wario Muscles
Running/Fielding: Teleport
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 7/10
Pitch stat: 7/10
Field stat: 3/10
Run stat: 4/10
Unlock/recruit:
Lift all the fog in Wario City by recruiting Goomba, Paratroopa, and Red Koopa, then meet Bowser Jr. on the diamond and beat the Bowser Jr. Rookies in a match. Finally, speak to King Boo after recruiting Boo and obtaining a Mini Boos error item.
A side view of a Red Yoshi, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Red Yoshi(new)
Red Yoshi from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A speedy Yoshi with all-around skills."
Team: Yoshi Eggs (team)
Running/Fielding: Tongue Catch
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 4/10
Pitch stat: 3/10
Field stat: 4/10
Run stat: 8/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him in front of Yoshi Park's shop and return the brush after recruiting Yellow Shy Guy.
A side view of a Blue Yoshi, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Blue Yoshi(new)
Blue Yoshi from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A speedy Yoshi with a decent arm."
Team: Yoshi Eggs (team)
Running/Fielding: Tongue Catch
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 2/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 6/10
Run stat: 8/10
Unlock/recruit:
Meet him in front of the roller coaster control panel in Yoshi Park and complete a quiz to get it working correctly.
A side view of a Yellow Yoshi, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Yellow Yoshi(new)
Yellow Yoshi from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A speedy Yoshi with a decent bat."
Team: Yoshi Eggs (team)
Running/Fielding: Tongue Catch
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 4/10
Pitch stat: 3/10
Field stat: 6/10
Run stat: 7/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him hiding in a tree near the rainbow bridge in Yoshi Park using Yoshi, then complete his scout mission: "Bunt to advance the runner!" or "Lay down a squeeze bunt!"
A side view of a Light Blue Yoshi, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Light-Blue Yoshi(new)
Light Blue Yoshi from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A speedy Yoshi with a decent glove."
Team: Yoshi Eggs (team)
Running/Fielding: Tongue Catch
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 3/10
Pitch stat: 3/10
Field stat: 6/10
Run stat: 8/10
Unlock/recruit:
Save him in central Yoshi Park by recruiting Yoshi, then beating Green Magikoopa in a battle mission: "Get the ball with a tongue catch!"
A side view of a Pink Yoshi, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Pink Yoshi(new)
Pink Yoshi from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"An extra-speedy Yoshi who loves to run."
Team: Yoshi Eggs (team)
Running/Fielding: Tongue Catch
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 3/10
Pitch stat: 2/10
Field stat: 6/10
Run stat: 9/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him hiding in a tree near Yoshi Park's shop using Yoshi, then beat his scout mission: "Get a hit to right!" or "Get the ball with a super dive!"
A side view of a Monty Mole, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Monty Mole
Artwork of Monty Mole from Mario Super Sluggers (also used in Mario Kart Tour, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, and Super Mario Party)
Bio:
"A skilled bunter with good speed!"
Team: Mario Fireballs
Running/Fielding: Burrow
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 4/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 5/10
Run stat: 7/10
Unlock/recruit:
Wake him up from napping under the sand of Mario Stadium's beach using Peach, then beat his scout mission: "Get an out with a quick throw!"
A side view of a Wiggler, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Wiggler(new)
Artwork of Wiggler for his appearance in Mario Super Sluggers (reused in Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart Tour)
Bio:
"A player with more speed than you'd think."
Team: Yoshi Eggs (team)
Running/Fielding: Angry Attack
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 7/10
Pitch stat: 3/10
Field stat: 4/10
Run stat: 7/10
Unlock/recruit:
Save it from the roller coaster in Yoshi Park by helping Blue Yoshi, then complete its scout mission: "Hit to all fields!"

Win a round of Toy Field. (Exhibition Mode only)

A side view of a Magikoopa, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Magikoopa
Super Mario Galaxy promotional artwork: A Magikoopa or Kamek holding his wand (reused for Mario Party DS as his artwork)
Bio:
"A good pitcher, but an amazing fielder."
Team: Bowser Monsters
Running/Fielding: Magical Catch
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 2/10
Pitch stat: 8/10
Field stat: 8/10
Run stat: 2/10
Unlock/recruit:
Defeat the Bowser Jr. Rookies at Bowser Jr. Playroom once, then the Bowser Monsters at Bowser Castle twice.
A side view of a Magikoopa, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Red Magikoopa
Red Magikoopa from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"Good stamina and a great contact zone."
Team: Bowser Monsters
Running/Fielding: Magical Catch
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 3/10
Pitch stat: 8/10
Field stat: 8/10
Run stat: 1/10
Unlock/recruit:
Defeat the Bowser Jr. Rookies at Bowser Jr. Playroom once, then the Bowser Monsters at Bowser Castle twice.
A side view of a Magikoopa, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Green Magikoopa
Green Magikoopa from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A nice player with a good bat and glove."
Team: Bowser Monsters
Running/Fielding: Magical Catch
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 2/10
Pitch stat: 7/10
Field stat: 8/10
Run stat: 2/10
Unlock/recruit:
Defeat the Bowser Jr. Rookies at Bowser Jr. Playroom once, then the Bowser Monsters at Bowser Castle twice.
A side view of a Magikoopa, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Yellow Magikoopa
Yellow Magikoopa from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A steady guy with a decent bat and glove."
Team: Bowser Monsters
Running/Fielding: Magical Catch
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 3/10
Pitch stat: 7/10
Field stat: 8/10
Run stat: 2/10
Unlock/recruit:
Defeat the Bowser Jr. Rookies at Bowser Jr. Playroom once, then the Bowser Monsters at Bowser Castle twice.
A side view of Baby DK, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Baby DK(new)
BDKSluggers.png
Bio:
"A mini dynamo who can clamber and field!"
Team: DK Wilds
Running/Fielding: Clamber
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 6/10
Pitch stat: 3/10
Field stat: 8/10
Run stat: 4/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him in a tree in the southwestern coast of DK Jungle using Yoshi, then complete his scout mission: "Get an out with a buddy move!" or "Get the ball with a super dive!"

Defeat DK's team.

A side view of Funky Kong, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Funky Kong(new)
Artwork of Funky Kong for DK: Jungle Climber
Bio:
"A powerhouse with slow charge pitches."
Team: DK Wilds
Running/Fielding: Clamber
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Left
Bat stat: 8/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 6/10
Run stat: 3/10
Unlock/recruit:
Save him in the southern cliffs of DK Jungle by defeating Fire Bro in a battle mission: "Get an out with a charge pitch!" or "Don't drop the ball!"
A side view of Dixie Kong, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Dixie Kong
Dixie Kong
Bio:
"A defensive gem who can also climb walls."
Team: DK Wilds
Running/Fielding: Clamber
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 2/10
Pitch stat: 2/10
Field stat: 8/10
Run stat: 7/10
Unlock/recruit:
Save her near the entrance of DK Jungle by defeating Dark Bones in a battle mission: "Steal a home run with a buddy jump!" or "Throw different pitches!" then find a piece of the stone tablet.
A side view of Tiny Kong, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Tiny Kong(new)
Tiny Kong's artwork from Mario Super Sluggers.
Bio:
"A well-rounded player with a mean curve!"
Team: DK Wilds
Running/Fielding: Clamber
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 5/10
Pitch stat: 5/10
Field stat: 7/10
Run stat: 5/10
Unlock/recruit:
Recruit Diddy Kong in DK Jungle, then meet Bowser Jr. in front of the diamond entrance and defeat the Bowser Jr. Rookies in a match.
A side view of a Kritter, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Kritter(new)
Kritter
Bio:
"A brute whose glove work hides his slow feet."
Team: DK Wilds
Running/Fielding: Keeper Catch
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 7/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 7/10
Run stat: 3/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him near the waterfall in DK Jungle and complete his scout mission, "Hit to left!" or "Clamber to get the ball!" Then, recruit King K. Rool.
A side view of a Kritter, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Blue Kritter(new)
A Blue Kritter, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Bio:
"A true brute with a good arm!"
Team: DK Wilds
Running/Fielding: Keeper Catch
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 6/10
Pitch stat: 5/10
Field stat: 7/10
Run stat: 3/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him in a barrel near the waterfall in DK Jungle, then complete his scout mission: "Hit a sacrifice fly to score a run!" or "Hit the sweet spot!" Then, recruit King K. Rool.
A side view of a Kritter, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Red Kritter(new)
A Red Kritter, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Bio:
"A true brute who wields a big bat."
Team: DK Wilds
Running/Fielding: Keeper Catch
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 8/10
Pitch stat: 3/10
Field stat: 7/10
Run stat: 3/10
Unlock/recruit:
Meet him near the stone pipe in the north of DK Jungle, then complete his scout mission: "Get a double play!" Then, recruit King K. Rool.
A side view of a Kritter, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Brown Kritter(new)
A Brown Kritter, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Bio:
"A true brute who can run a bit."
Team: DK Wilds
Running/Fielding: Keeper Catch
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 7/10
Pitch stat: 3/10
Field stat: 7/10
Run stat: 4/10
Unlock/recruit:
Meet him near the treasure chest on the other side of the stone pipe in DK Jungle, then complete his scout mission: "Don't let them score!" Then, recruit King K. Rool.
A side view of King K. Rool, from Mario Super Sluggers.
King K. Rool(new)
King K. Rool
Bio:
"Dominating bat and arm, but poor stamina."
Team: DK Wilds
Running/Fielding: Laser Beam
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Left
Bat stat: 10/10
Pitch stat: 6/10
Field stat: 2/10
Run stat: 1/10
Unlock/recruit:
Beat all four colored Kritters in DK Jungle, then meet him behind the waterfall and complete his scout mission: "Hit a home run!"
A side view of a Pianta, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Blue Pianta
Blue Pianta
Bio:
"Strong but slow, with a powerful arm."
Team: Mario Fireballs
Running/Fielding: Laser Beam
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 8/10
Pitch stat: 5/10
Field stat: 4/10
Run stat: 2/10
Unlock/recruit:
Rescue him from Mario Stadium's locked shop after recruiting Baby Mario by using the Sea Hut Key dropped by Bowser Jr.
A side view of a Pianta, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Red Pianta
Red Pianta from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A defensive specialist among Piantas."
Team: Mario Fireballs
Running/Fielding: Laser Beam
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 8/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 4/10
Run stat: 2/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him hiding in a tree on Mario Stadium's beach using Yoshi, then complete his scout mission: "Get the ball with a tongue catch!"
A side view of a Pianta, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Yellow Pianta
Yellow Pianta from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"His brawn give pitches extra oomph!"
Team: Mario Fireballs
Running/Fielding: Laser Beam
Batting arm: Right
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 8/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 4/10
Run stat: 2/10
Unlock/recruit:
Save him from a barrel in northwest Mario Stadium using Donkey Kong, then complete his scout mission: "Hit a sacrifice fly to score a run!" or "Lay down a squeeze bunt!"
A side view of a Noki, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Blue Noki
MSS Blue Noki Artwork.png
Bio:
"A speedy guy who runs faster with the ball."
Team: Mario Fireballs
Running/Fielding: Ball Dash
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 4/10
Pitch stat: 5/10
Field stat: 4/10
Run stat: 7/10
Unlock/recruit:
Speak to her hiding in her shell on the beach of Mario Stadium, then clear her scout mission: "Use different swings!"
A side view of a Noki, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Red Noki
Red Noki from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A defensive specialist among Nokis."
Team: Mario Fireballs
Running/Fielding: Ball Dash
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 4/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 5/10
Run stat: 7/10
Unlock/recruit:
Speak to her standing on a giant clamshell in the middle of Mario Stadium after recruiting Blue and Green Nokis.
A side view of a Noki, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Green Noki
Green Noki from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A speedy guy with decent power to boot."
Team: Mario Fireballs
Running/Fielding: Ball Dash
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 5/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 4/10
Run stat: 7/10
Unlock/recruit:
Speak to her hiding in her shell on the beach of Mario Stadium after recruiting Blue Noki, then clear her scout mission: "Throw a charge pitch!" or "Get a hit!"
A side view of Petey Piranha, from Mario Super Sluggers.
Petey Piranha
Petey Piranha from Mario Super Sluggers
Bio:
"A power hitter who swings for the fences!"
Team: Peach Monarchs
Running/Fielding: Piranha Catch
Batting arm: Left
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 10/10
Pitch stat: 4/10
Field stat: 5/10
Run stat: 2/10
Unlock/recruit:
Find him in the giant flowerpot in Peach Ice Garden using Peach, then complete his scout mission: "Hit to all fields!"
Character select text for Miis in Mario Super Sluggers
Mii(new)
The default Mii logo
Bio:
"..."
Team: X mark.svg
Running/Fielding: Quick Throw
Batting arm: Right (male) / Left (female)
Throwing arm: Right
Bat stat: 6/10
Pitch stat: 6/10
Field stat: 6/10
Run stat: 6/10
Unlock/recruit:
n/a (Exhibition Mode only)

Note: Although the game states that Petey Piranha throws with his right hand, he does not use his arms to field or throw the baseball.

Chemistry[edit]

Main article: Chemistry

Like Mario Superstar Baseball, the characters will have good and bad relations with any other character. However, the characters can make special abilities with another character when they show good Chemistry. The player can receive items with chemistry while batting. If the player is a batter and the next batter shares chemistry with the player, this will result in getting an item that can be used for messing up the outfielder's progress. Players that share good chemistry can also perform buddy jumps and buddy throws. Buddy jumps are used to take away a home run or a deep fly ball. Buddy throws are used to throw the ball faster and more accurate to its destination. Bad chemistry, however, results in slower throws, and sometimes throwing off track.

Items[edit]

Error Items[edit]

There are a total of seven items that are available during the course of Mario Super Sluggers gameplay. If the on-deck batter has Chemistry with the batter at the plate, a randomly-selected item can be used to inhibit fielders by aiming the Wii Remote immediately after hitting the ball. In Toy Field, items work the same way but are chosen by a roulette wheel. These are as follows:

Default items[edit]

Image Name Description

Mario Super Sluggers item icon Green Shell Shoots a shell that knocks away any fielders hit by it. Players can avoid the shell by jumping over it, or destroy it by attacking it.
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Bob-omb Fires a Bob-omb into the outfield, where it explodes after a couple seconds, knocking away anyone caught in the explosion. Players can destroy the Bob-omb by attacking it.
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Banana Peel Shoots five bananas to slip the outfielders. These can be destroyed by fielders or the ball itself.
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Lightning Bolt Strikes every opposing player. This item is only available to the player in last place during a match of Toy Field.

Unlockable items[edit]

These are found in treasure chests in challenge mode, though the locations vary by playthrough.

Image Name Description

Mario Super Sluggers item icon Fire Ball Launches a burst of bouncing fireballs that can burn players. Players can avoid these by jumping.
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Mini Boo Makes the ball and its shadow invisible for about six seconds. The ball is still tangible and can be caught, and any effects from Star Swings will remain visible.
Mario Super Sluggers item icon POW-Ball When the POW-Ball hits the ground, any players (including the user's team) within a large radius are stunned by an earthquake for about four seconds. Characters who levitate or fly are not affected by the quake. This can also be avoided by timing a jump. If the POW-Ball directly hits an individual fielder, they are knocked away and the quake effect does not occur.
Possible locations
  • On a pipe-accessible island in Mario Stadium after recruiting Baby Luigi and then beating Dry Bones in a battle mission: "Hit to left!" or "Get an out with a ball dash!"
  • In the manhole-accessible covered walkway in Peach Ice Garden after recruiting both Peach and Yoshi for the overworld, and then Blue Toad and Baby Daisy for baseball.
  • On top of a building in Wario City after recruiting Donkey Kong, Wario, and Yoshi for the overworld, and then Waluigi for baseball.

Special Items[edit]

These items are only used in events, often acting as keys.

Image Name Description

Mario Super Sluggers item icon Brush A paintbrush originally belonging to Green Paratroopa in Wario City and loaned to Red Yoshi in Yoshi Park, it is needed to recruit both. It is found in a treasure chest in Yoshi Park after recruiting Yellow Shy Guy.
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Cruiser Pass Allows the player to enter Daisy Cruiser. It is available for a high price at the Peach Ice Garden shop once Daisy is unpetrified.
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Daisy statue Allows the player to enter Daisy Cruiser. It is available for a high price at the Peach Ice Garden shop once Daisy is unpetrified.
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Luigi's Flashlight The flashlight from Luigi's Mansion, it is bought for a high price at the Mario Stadium shop and grants access to the Luigi's Mansion stadium.
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Rattle A baby toy that Baby Daisy uses as a makeshift bat, lost in Peach Ice Garden. It can be recovered from the unflooded fountain with Wario's magnet.
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Sea Hut Key The key to the shop at Mario Stadium, dropped by Bowser Jr. when he is evicted from the stadium.
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Stone tablet A circular amulet needed to reach the diamond at DK Jungle, it is broken into three pieces and scattered between the entry sign, cave, and rafflesia flower.
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Special Shop Pass This item is found inside a treasure chest in DK Jungle after beating Brown Kritter. It allows access to a secret night shop at Daisy Cruiser.
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Toad statue A heavy statue found in a topiary near the entrance to Peach Ice Garden using Peach. It is used to replace the Daisy statue after Daisy's curse is broken.
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Toy Field Pass Allows the player to enter Toy Field. It is obtained by recruiting Wiggler.

Shop Items[edit]

These are items exclusive to Challenge Mode, and can be purchased at shops found within the stadium areas. They can be equipped on individual characters to provide a statistical boost during a game, after which it wears off.

Image Name Description

Mario Super Sluggers item icon Nice Bat "Increase contact by 50%."
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Power Bat "Increase hitting power by 50%."
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Dr. K "Increase throwing speed."
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Lucky Glove "Increase throwing speed."
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Dash Spikes "Increase running speed by 50%."
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Buddy Badge "Create chemistry with all characters."
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Error Booster "Increase the speed of error items used when batting."
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Charge Bat "Allow charge swings to always be at 100% power."
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Star Candy* "Gives a character a star on the Star Gauge when up to bat."
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Star Candy x2* "Gives a character 2 stars on the Star Gauge when batting."
Mario Super Sluggers item icon Super Star* "Activate Lucky Glove, Charge/Power/Nice Bat, Dash Spikes, and Dr. K."

* - available only at Magikoopa's secret shop at Daisy Cruiser

Challenge mode[edit]

The Challenge Mode menu, from Mario Super Sluggers.
The Challenge Mode menu.

Challenge Mode makes a return in Mario Super Sluggers, returning as the Story Mode (and is the primary feature of this installment). The gameplay procedure for this mode includes a more in-depth story and an overall map screen involving the Baseball Kingdom locale. Along with recruiting players to go against Bowser's team, the players must solve from time to time certain puzzles and/or complete certain tasks in order to get to the main goals to proceed. Once Challenge Mode is cleared, Bowser becomes a playable captain character, and Bowser Pinball is unlocked.

Captain abilities[edit]

While navigating the Baseball Kingdom, depending on progress made in the Challenge Mode itself, the five Team Captains listed below can use unique abilities to help them do numerous events, including recruiting other Team Captains/Team Players, finding coins, and gaining access to certain areas they could not reach before. The abilities in question are as follows:

  • Mario: Talking to plant life, such as flowers and hedges, and being able to use Warp Pipes.
  • Peach: Being able to interact with things such as tree stumps, water, and etc. to make characters appear.
  • Yoshi: Being able to use Manholes to reach other areas and Ground Pound the ground by trees to make characters come out.
  • Donkey Kong: Being able to climb vines and smash wooden barrels and crates using his Hand Slap.
  • Wario: Being able to pick up metal things with his magnet and open treasure chests.

Cinematics[edit]

Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Daisy, and a Koopa Troopa run towards Mario Stadium in the opening cinematic
Mario and friends rushing into Mario Stadium, with Wii Remotes in hand.

During the course of gameplay in Mario Super Sluggers, players are able to encounter certain cinematic scenes that correspond with the game's Challenge Mode. There are a total of four cinematic scenes that can be seen by the player in this game, which also includes the game's opening (seen when the game starts up).

Although the basic criteria still remains for players to encounter them during gameplay itself first, they are able to view the four cinematic scenes outside of gameplay as well. These said cinematics can be accessed for viewing when the Challenge Mode category is added to the Records section (provided that the player has completed the Challenge Mode gameplay itself at least once). When viewing the Challenge Mode statistics in Records players can find the four videos in the Movie List sub-category.

Opening[edit]

All of the players gathering around Mario and Luigi after Lakitu calls the final "out", and the ball game

Although this is seen for the opening of Mario Super Sluggers overall (after the game loads), it is still a combination of previewing the gameplay, as well as setting up what happens in the game's Challenge Mode. This is the very first video the player views.

The game's intro cinematic begins with Toad, Daisy, Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and Birdo riding a yacht en route to the Baseball Kingdom, which is the location where Mario Super Sluggers takes place. The yacht arrives, and they meet up with Peach and Toadsworth, who greet them at the entrance. Peach escorts them to the lighthouse at the Daisy Cruiser, showing them an overview of the Baseball Kingdom. From there, they run into the Mario Stadium, holding Wii Remotes. Closeups of Daisy, Luigi, and Mario follow in regards to swinging their Wii Remotes. Daisy is shown first encountering her Wii Remote, transforming it to her bat. Luigi encounters the same result as Daisy, and Mario's Wii Remote transforms into a baseball. Mario pitches the ball to Daisy right away following this, and she is seen hitting it.

After Daisy countered Mario's pitched ball, the scenery immediately changes as the ball is chased after by Toad in the Peach Ice Garden until he runs into a large Freezie and turns frozen solid upon collision. He is later freed by a Blue Toad who accidentally crashes into the Freezie (with Toad revealing that he made the catch after being defrosted). The ball then rolls onto Wario City, where Wario chases after it to find it shoot into the air from a manhole water spout. The ball lands on Wario's head, causing him to fall backwards, and causing the ball to fly into Yoshi Park. Yoshi jumps over a pipe to catch the ball, realizing he is going to fall, he flutters around, but falls in with the ball; all while Birdo watches and does nothing. The ball flies to Diddy Kong at DK Jungle, he suddenly screams in terror as he is about to get run over by a giant barrel, when Donkey Kong rescues Diddy Kong by smashing it. Diddy sighs in relief.

The view switches back to Mario Stadium, where Mario pitches to Donkey Kong, who then makes a hit. Yoshi goes for the catch, but both Wario and Waluigi bombard him with Bob-ombs. Yoshi slides to the catch regardless, throws it to Peach, who throws it to Mario, and then to Luigi on base. Donkey Kong rushes to the same base where Luigi is standing resulting in Donkey Kong performing a body check on Luigi, sending him spiraling to the field wall. Daisy, Toad and the spectators panic upon Luigi's collision towards the field, but they find out seconds later that Luigi has caught the ball. Lakitu calls the final out, and everyone storms the field where Mario and Luigi are standing, congratulating them. After that, a final overhead shot of the Baseball Kingdom is seen to conclude the opening.

Additional screenshots[edit]

Bowser Jr. and Crew Crash the Party[edit]

The unexpected guests

This is the cinematic that is shown as the player is just beginning the Challenge Mode for Mario Super Sluggers. It takes place after Mario, Luigi, and Lakitu notice that there is something strange going on outside of the Baseball Kingdom.

Bowser Jr. watching the Baseball Kingdom

This cinematic starts with an overhead view of the Baseball Kingdom itself, but this time, through Bowser Jr.'s surveillance view. Bowser Jr. pulls a lever, which results in his own venue, Bowser Jr. Playroom, emerging from the sea. Then, with a large amount of force, he goes full speed ahead towards the Baseball Kingdom, resulting in his own stadium ramming headfirst onto the northern portion of the island. Mario and Luigi go on to investigate this suspicious matter as they witness the arrival of Bowser Jr. and his minions, which also includes Bowser.

The Hard-Earned Victory[edit]

Mario and the other characters after winning the final game against Bowser's team

If the player makes it to Bowser's Castle while it is sunset at dusk in the Baseball Kingdom and defeats Bowser's team, then this is the main ending that is seen.

Upon getting the final win, Mario and the other characters gather around the middle of the diamond to celebrate their victory. Bowser then slams his bat to the turf in a fit of rage.

Afterwards, the crew marches toward the entrance of the Baseball Kingdom to gaze towards the sunset. Peach's brooch begins glowing, which magically lights up the island for the night.

Additional screenshots[edit]

The Final Festivities[edit]

Yoshi, Peach, Daisy, Birdo and Toad all celebrate the fireworks display and homerun event at Mario Stadium

This is the fourth and final cinematic that the player can view in Mario Super Sluggers. It is also triggered during the Challenge Mode after defeating Bowser's team a second time.

Mario and other characters are celebrating in the Baseball Kingdom during the night, and Daisy starts things off by marching with the others to the Daisy Cruiser to have some desserts, which represents a special thanks for saving her when Bowser Jr. previously transformed her into a statue. At one point, in stark contrast, Daisy unknowingly escorts Bowser and Bowser Jr. to the cruiser, much to everyone's disapproval. Various characters are seen at different tables manned by different types of desserts, while Bowser and Bowser Jr. stand by one table, still feeling depressed and distraught after losing a decisive showdown.

Moments later, a display of fireworks storm the night sky, much to the excitement of everyone viewing from the Daisy Cruiser. The characters are later seen at the Mario Stadium, where Mario and Donkey Kong assist in the fireworks display that represents a Bob-omb Derby show as well; the two counter Bob-ombs that were shot out from the cannon across from them, which explode into fireworks. The spectators and characters viewing from the bench are amazed at the fireworks.

Wario and Waluigi then walk up to the cannon and sabotage it by inserting a Bullet Bill into the cannon. The cannon prematurely fires with the Bullet Bill directing towards Mario. Bowser emerges out of nowhere and hits the Bullet Bill with his bat, making the Bullet Bill go in the other direction towards Wario and Waluigi. Wario and Waluigi then run away from the Bullet Bill. The Bullet Bill destroys the cannon in the process and grabs Wario and Waluigi, sending them blasting off at the speed of light. After flying upwards, a ginormous fireworks explosion from the Bullet Bill goes off. They begin to fall down from the explosion. As the crowd cheers, Bowser steadily walks away, and Donkey Kong watches off, feeling that Bowser and his son should not have been spared after all the mischief they committed at the Baseball Kingdom.

Additional screenshots[edit]

Notes[edit]

The mirrored "Γ".
  • In the second cinematic (Bowser Jr. and Crew Crash the Party), a Shy Guy, a Boo, and a Dry Bones accompany Bowser Jr. as he walks out of the Bowser Jr. Playroom. However, in the gameplay itself, Shy Guy is with the Yoshi Eggs team, while Boo is with the Wario Muscles team.
  • In the third cinematic (The Hard-Earned Victory), Birdos of several colors run out and celebrate the victory against Bowser with the rest of the players. However, only the pink Birdo character is playable in the game itself. They also appear in the first and fourth cinematic scenes, however, here, they are not playable as alternate color palettes for Birdo.
  • In the fourth cinematic (The Final Festivities), when Wario and Waluigi are falling after being taken by the Bullet Bill to the sky, the "Γ" in Waluigi's cap is horizontally reversed; the duo's positions are also reversed compared to previous shots, so the footage seems to have been inverted by mistake.

Toy Field mode[edit]

Main article: Toy Field

Toy field has returned from Mario Superstar Baseball. Toy field has one Batter, and three other Outfielders and a cannon that pitches the ball to the batter. Before it pitches it, there is a roulette wheel with three different slots that affects the turn. Each slot is controlled by one of the outfielders; the outfielders tap 'A' to stop the slot they are in control of. If the slots aren't stopped, they are stopped automatically.

Records[edit]

Records menu, from Mario Super Sluggers.
The Records menu

While playing the game, various records are kept to see what achievements players have pulled off.

Minigames[edit]

Players can check the top 5 scores for each minigame, along with the top 5 for Toy Field and Minigame Madness (the latter being unlocked by completing all the minigames at all skill levels).

Challenge[edit]

Players can check their status in Challenge mode by seeing which characters they've recruited, the badges that they've earned, along with the four cutscenes and staff credits. The credits layout includes a few snapshots from the four cutscene videos, as well as snapshots from the gameplay itself.

Team Captain/Team Player List[edit]

Players can check the former MVPs, the star players, badges, and the Minigame Madness records for each character here.

Badges[edit]

Players are able to earn badges by completing certain tasks in the game, which are listed on the following chart:

Name Stadium Badge Buddy Badge Error Item Badge Play Badge Star Badge
Icon Stadium Badge from Mario Super Sluggers Buddy Badge from Mario Super Sluggers Error Badge from Mario Super Sluggers Play Badge from Mario Super Sluggers Star Badge from Mario Super Sluggers
Criteria to Meet All stadiums must be available (on the active game file). All characters must be unlocked; more specifically, all the Team Players have to be accounted for. All Error Items must be available on the specified game file the player is using. All minigames have to be won (any difficulty) and at least one game has to be won in the Toy Field. All Team Captains/Team Players need to earn the "Star Player" rank (met by using those said characters in Challenge Mode during the final game against Bowser's team).

Screenshots[edit]

Promotion and advertising[edit]

Cards[edit]

Mario Super Sluggers - Part of the "My Collection" page from the promotional MarioSuperSluggersCards.com website.
The first eighteen "Level 1" cards featuring all twelve Team Captains and six Team Players

Nintendo of America created an online Adobe Flash program hosted at MarioSuperSluggersCards.com in which players can collect and trade virtual Mario Super Sluggers baseball cards featuring many of the characters, special moves, teams, and stadiums from the title. In addition to the cards, the game also allows players to earn downloads. By placing two compatible cards in the double play drop zone, players can make "double plays" and unlock special videos, wallpapers, and screensavers. When a player completes their collection, a post featuring Mario and all of the cards is unlocked. In addition, their username will be added to the leaderboard below players who previously completed their collections.

After creating a username and choosing which Mario Super Sluggers character to use as an avatar, players are instructed to click on special banners found on child-friendly websites around the internet in order to collect cards. Lakitu, who gives instructions and hints to the player, tells the player that the one banner can be found on Nick.com. Clicking on one such banner redirects the player to one of eighty-two Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), each of which corresponds to one of the eighty-two cards. The system is based on luck, but players are also able to trade cards with one another using the swap function or discuss where to find banners and which cards yield double plays.

By checking their history, players can manipulate the system into giving them whichever card they wish. By checking their history, players can find which URL leads to which card and then share the URL with other players.

The eighty-two cards are divided by rarity into four levels. Forty-one character cards make up the first level, twenty-four special swing/pitch cards make up the second level, twelve team cards make up the third level, and five stadium cards made up the fourth level. Each card has a front and a back. For the "Level 1" cards, the front shows the character's artwork, name, and for captains, the team they are captain of. The back shows the character's name, abilities, "rookie year" (the year their first video game appearance was released), description, statistics, and for captains, team logo. An in-game screenshot of the player is also featured.

Staff[edit]

Main article: List of Mario Super Sluggers staff

Media[edit]

For a complete list of media for this subject, see List of Mario Super Sluggers media.
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Reception[edit]

Critical reception[edit]

Mario Super Sluggers received generally positive reviews from critics. Cris Watters from Gamespot praised the game for how "The computer can provide a stiff challenge when set on a high difficulty level, and building your roster and lineup to capitalize on chemistry between your players is a fun exercise." and the fun multiplayer baseball gameplay although he criticized how the production values are not noticeably higher than in the original game, how the game was less challenging and complex than the original, and how there was not a good alternative to motion controls.[2] Anthony Dickons from Nintendo Life praised how well polished the game is and criticized how it is based off baseball which produces a limited gameplay experience.[3]

Reviews
Release Reviewer, Publication Score Comment
Wii Anthony Dickens,
Nintendo Life
7/10 Better than playing baseball, better than watching baseball, but it is still baseball. Fans of the sport or those who enjoyed previous Mario sports titles should find enough here for an entertaining time. Namco have included quite a lot of extras, no doubt to compensate for the slight lack of depth in gameplay which is of no fault of the game but more the sport it tries to represent. Mario Super Sluggers is a well produced game which squeezes everything it can out of the genre.
Wii Chris Watters,
GameSpot
6.5/10 Despite its many shortcomings, Mario Super Sluggers is good enough to offer some solid entertainment to the right gamers. Collect-'em-all Mariophiles will dig the new challenge mode, and Wii party hosts will enjoy playing frantic multiplayer games. More serious baseballers will find satisfaction in facing off against one another, but will find the rest of the package wanting. While there's certainly fun to be had, it's a shame Super Sluggers couldn't find that balance between accessibility and complexity that has made past Mario sports games so successful.
Aggregators
Compiler Platform / Score
Metacritic 69
GameRankings 69.72%

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Super Sluggers.

Quotes[edit]

Main article: List of Mario Super Sluggers quotes

Dry Bones[edit]

"Clackety clack...(Must get diamonds... BASEBALL diamonds!)"

Shy Guy[edit]

"IT'S HORRIBLE! HIDE THE CHILDREN! LOCK THE DOORS! BOLT THE WINDOWS!"

Red Toad[edit]

"Look! LOOOOOK! Bowser Jr. turned Princess Daisy into a statue! You gotta do something do something! You gotta stop Bowser Jr.! He went back there somewhere! Princess Peach and Toadsworth are back there too..."

Toadette[edit]

"You need me! I won't take no for an answer!"

Glitches[edit]

Main article: List of Mario Super Sluggers glitches

Close play camera lock[edit]

During close plays, if both the baseperson and the runner are rendered incapacitated during the special animation (i.e. Enlarge), the camera will remain fixated on the base until the next at-bat. This probably occurs because the game relies on the close play to finish uninterrupted to change the camera. This glitch can be achieved by pre-firing a POW Ball.[4]

DK's face appearing differently during replays[edit]

When Donkey Kong uses the Barrel Swing, he will show a neutral expression on his face, but if it is seen during a replay, he will show an angry expression instead.[5]

References to other games[edit]

References in later games[edit]

  • Mario Kart Tour - Baby Mario, Baby Peach, Baby Daisy, Baby Luigi, Shy Guy, King Boo, Monty Mole, Petey Piranha, and Wiggler's artworks are reused from this game. All of the colored Shy Guy variants' artworks are based on Shy Guy's artwork from this game. Mario and Bowser's artworks from this game appear on screens in the stadium section of the Los Angeles Laps 3 race track.
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Mario and Bowser's artwork reappears in the stadium section of Tour Los Angeles Laps.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese スーパーマリオスタジアム ファミリーベースボール[?]
Sūpā Mario Sutajiamu Famirī Bēsubōru
Super Mario Stadium Family Baseball
Chinese 超級瑪利歐棒球場 家庭棒球[6]
Chāojí Mǎlìōu Bàngqiúchǎng Jiātíng Bàngqiú
Super Mario Ballpark Family Baseball

Trivia[edit]

  • The Peach (Baseball) Trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U states that Princess Peach gets a break from kidnapping in Mario Super Sluggers, even though in said game, she gets kidnapped by Bowser Jr.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Jake (July 21, 2016). 10 Wii games coming to Japanese Wii U eShop over coming weeks, with My Nintendo discount. NintendoEverything. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Watters, Chris (August 27, 2008). Mario Super Sluggers Review. GameSpot (English). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Dickens, Anthony (September 26, 2008). Mario Super Sluggers Review (Wii). Nintendo Life (English). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  4. ^ Mario Sluggers Fanclub (December 12, 2022). WE'VE NEVER SEEN THIS MONTY MOLE GLITCH #shorts. YouTube (English). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  5. ^ Dingohazel (May 16, 2024). (MSS) DK's face changes during replay. YouTube. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  6. ^ Wii遊戲軟體. Nintendo Taiwan (Traditional Chinese). Archived January 22, 2013, 21:01:32 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 29, 2024.

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