I created a quick tutorial to discuss how to create and edit teams in Full Count Baseball. Here’s a rundown of the requirements: Full Count Baseball was released in 1984 for the IBM PC. The Commodore 64 edition was released in 1986, followed by the Apple ][ version in 1987. Subsequent editions (through version 6.x) … Read more
I created a quick tutorial to discuss how to create and edit teams in SSI Computer Baseball. Here’s a rundown of the requirements: SSI Computer Baseball was released in 1981 for the Apple ][ and was later ported to the popular personal computers of the 1980’s: Commodore 64 (1983), IBM PC (1983), Atari 8-bit computers … Read more
I created a quick tutorial to discuss how to create and edit teams in MicroLeague Baseball. Here’s a rundown of the requirements: MicroLeague Baseball was released in 1984 for the Commodore 64, Apple ][, IBM PC and Atari 8-bit computers. The Amiga and Atari ST computers received ports of the game in 1987. I’m utilizing … Read more
Co-authors Derek Bain and John Racanelli discussed their recently released book, Hardball Retro’s Compendium of Baseball Video Games and Electronic Handhelds at the January 2025 virtual meeting for the SABR Games & Simulations Committee. Derek Bain is the author of five baseball books and co-chair of the SABR Games and Simulations Committee. John Racanelli is the membership director for the … Read more
I decided to embark on a quest to replay an entire season, managing my favorite team (the California Angels) and using the as-played lineups, rotations, schedules and transactions. Therefore, any injuries or transactions that occurred during the actual season will occur in my simulation (I’m using Digital Diamond Baseball v12.1). All teams are using the … Read more
The objective and methodology for my Hardball Retro Replay half-decade, multi-season simulations can be found here: https://www.tuatarasoftware.com/2024/01/26/hardball-retro-replays-sim-seasons-with-original-and-actual-half-decade-rosters/ 2015-2019 “Actuals” – Simulation Recap 2015-2019 “Actuals” – Simulation Results Standings Batting Leaders Pitching Leaders Season 1 Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 2 Season 2 Season 3 Season 3 Season 3 Season 4 Season 4 Season … Read more
Methodology Based on the research for my book “Hardball Retrospective“, I assigned every Major League ballplayer to the first team that signed them to a professional MLB contract. Each player remains on their assigned “Original” team for the duration of their careers. For comparison purposes, I also compiled “Actual” teams using the individuals that actually … Read more
The objective and methodology for my Hardball Retro Replay half-decade, multi-season simulations can be found here: https://www.tuatarasoftware.com/2024/01/26/hardball-retro-replays-sim-seasons-with-original-and-actual-half-decade-rosters/ 1990-1994 “Originals” – Simulation Recap coming soon! 1990-1994 “Originals” – Simulation Results coming soon! 1990-1994 “Originals” – Point Totals coming soon! 1990-1994 “Originals” – Playoff Videos coming soon!
The objective and methodology for my Hardball Retro Replay half-decade, multi-season simulations can be found here: https://www.tuatarasoftware.com/2024/01/26/hardball-retro-replays-sim-seasons-with-original-and-actual-half-decade-rosters/ 1995-1999 “Originals” – Simulation Recap coming soon! 1995-1999 “Originals” – Simulation Results coming soon! 1995-1999 “Originals” – Point Totals coming soon! 1995-1999 “Originals” – Playoff Videos coming soon!
The objective and methodology for my Hardball Retro Replay half-decade, multi-season simulations can be found here: https://www.tuatarasoftware.com/2024/01/26/hardball-retro-replays-sim-seasons-with-original-and-actual-half-decade-rosters/ 2000-2004 “Originals” – Simulation Recap coming soon! 2000-2004 “Originals” – Simulation Results coming soon! 2000-2004 “Originals” – Point Totals coming soon! 2000-2004 “Originals” – Playoff Videos coming soon!
