Get Barry Bonds to bat in the third spot in the order and play
against the Cubs. Take control of the Cubs and start intentionally
walking everyone until Barry Bonds is up for the second time.
Rotate the hitting icon so it will hit a home run. Make contact
and you will hit a grand slam. Repeat this as many times as
needed. Note: Do not check the box score after 100 runs or the
game will freeze.
In season, expansion or franchise mode, create players then trade
them for the person you want. The best created player you can make
is a designated hitter. Use the following settings. Note: Only
American League teams need designated hitters. If you want someone
in the National League, then trade your created designated hitter
for a good American League player then trade him for the desired
National League player.
Contact: A+
Power: A+
Hitting: A
Speed: A-
Bunt: B-
Patience: B
Glove: D-
Range: D-
Arm Accuracy: D-
Arm Strength: D-
Use the following settings for a better designated hitter.
Contact: A+
Power: A+
Hitting: A+
Speed: A+
Bunt: C+
Patience: A+
Glove: D-
Range: D-
Arm Accuracy: D-
Arm Strength: C+
You can also set Bunt to D- with Arm Strength C+.
For easy points in any one of the three modes of trivia (classic,
home run derby, and speed), when you get a wrong answer, do not
continue to the next question. Instead, press B so that the game
asks if you want to quit. Then, press B again to remain in the
game. After you have done this, press A to go advance to the next
question. As a result, the game will give you a single and not
penalize you with an out. Note: In home run derby trivia, this
method will give you a homerun instead of an out.
Immediately after the pitcher releases the ball, press Start. You
will see where the ball is going and if it will be a strike or
ball. Resume the game and move your batting cursor over it to get
a nice powerful swing. This will help you improve your hitting.
Note: You do not need to press Start directly after he lets go of
the ball -- it just gives you more time to move your cursor after
the game is resumed.
Use the pause technique before batting. When you see where the
ball is going, try your best to get the ball as close to the point
of the contact triangle (the part closest to the batter, not the
thick part of the triangle). you will usually get homeruns or at
least doubles.
Wait until the pitcher's arm is in motion and is coming forward,
then swing. If it looks like a bad pitch do not swing. This
strategy woks most of the time, and works well with players such
as Giambi, Bonds, or A-Rod.
In season, franchise or expansion mod, go to the DL, and put any
pitcher on the 15 day DL. Then immediately take him back into your
lineup. He will have recovered all his energy.
Use trades to get rid of your older less talented players for
slightly better players. Even if the CPU rejects your trade, keep
trying repeatedly and it is usually eventually accepted. However,
make the trade reasonable, such as B- for a B or B+. If the player
you really want just does not seem to want to join your team, try
trading for another player who is slightly better, then return to
that player you want and try again. Do this every season to keep
good young players.
Use the following trick to unlock all the cards in one or two
games. Once you unlock the Cooperstown Legends and the Pixels,
play as the Legends. You will find that within the fifth or sixth
inning, every hit equals ten points and possibly more. Constantly
hit homeruns and strike out the batters and you should have forty
to fifty packs to open after the game. This is the easiest way to
complete your card collection and unlock the cheats.
Start a game and allow the controller to remain idel. After a few
minutes after they have announced the lineups and the starting
pitcher, Thom Brennaman will start telling in-depth stories about baseball.
You can gain "points" for certain feats performed during a game.
An easy way to get a lot of points is to throw a perfect game.
This is worth 100 points. Switch controls every time the CPU is up
at bat and intentionally strike out. This will get you points for
27 strikeouts, and for a perfect game. Repeat as many times as needed.
To get more points in franchise mode to sign your free agents,
during the off season either create a player and pick him up as a
free agent or sign free agents and release them at the end of the season.
Immediately after the pitcher releases the ball, press Start. You
will see where the ball is going and if it will be a strike or
ball. Resume the game and move your batting cursor over it to get
a nice powerful swing. This will help you improve your hitting.
Note: You do not need to press Start directly after he lets go of
the ball -- it just gives you more time to move your cursor after
the game is resumed.
After hitting a homerun, a replay of it will be displayed. When
you see your batter heading home from third base, press various
buttons to see different angles.
