Underplayed Gems

MLB 98 (1997)

MLB 98 cover
Developer
Sony Interactive Studios America
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation
Genres
Simulator, Sport

How it feels

A straightforward, stats-focused baseball simulation that feels methodical and low-key rather than flashy or intense.

straightforward sports simmethodicalstat-drivencasualold-schoollow-keymoderate difficultyauthentic

About

MLB "98 is a Major League Baseball video game for the PlayStation and is by 989 Sports. It was released on June 30, 1997 and is rated K-A for kids to adults. Games are called by public address announcer Mike Carlucci. New York Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams was featured on the cover. Some of its features are the 30 Major League Baseball clubs, 6 playing modes, complete statistic tracking, and creating players. It has been succeeded by MLB '99, where Vin Scully began calling the games. Starting with MLB 2000, joining him is infielder Dave Campbell on color commentary.

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