Games can be tweaked to add errors or include a visible strike zone even field chatter can be added or eliminated. Twelve different game fields each exert their own unique influence over play-balls bounce crazily on the gravel lot, while homers are rare in the fenceless field. Options are initially overwhelming, but add longevity to the game as well. In Backyard Baseball, players can play pickup games, launch a tournament, have batting practice, or just watch the computer play its own game. The pace, strategy, and statistics involved in baseball make it a sport that translates easily to the computer screen.

We hope this software doesn't become a victim of its own success: the Backyard Kids are getting so good, it's only a matter of time before they start demanding astronomical salaries and brand-new stadiums. Infogrames has improved upon an already excellent franchise with Backyard Baseball 2003. Includes kid versions of hard-hitting, base-stealing, tough-fielding players including Troy Glaus, Jeff Conine, Jim Thome, Todd Helton, Bobby Higginson, Cliff Floyd, Richie Sexson, Brad Radke, Jimmy Rollins, Phil Nevin, Ichiro, Greg Vaughn and Carlos Delgado. Think you have what it takes to create a winning team? Here's your chance to find out! Build the championship baseball team of your dreams.

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