Gamers aren’t immune to the charms of baseball. Thanks to some great baseball-heavy games, they can get their fix of America’s pastime without having to conduct a three-hour-long fantasy draft or deal with the ups and downs of the actual MLB season. Check out our top five iOS baseball games below!
MLB.com Home Run Derby
Players pick one of 32 MLB batters and try to hit as many home runs as possible. The game has two modes. There’s Arcade Mode, where players just hit as many homers as possible in a set time limit, and Derby Mode, where the home run hitting contest is conducted like the actual Home Run Derby that takes place during All-Star Weekend. The field of 32 is culled from the previous four years of the Home Run Derby contest and features everyone from David Ortiz to Yoenis Cespedes.
MLB Ballpark Empire
MLB Ballpark Empire gives players the power of an owner in charge of their own baseball team. Players pick an MLB team and then build a roster of their favorite players. Next, players build up their home stadium just the way they want it. With a team and a park, players can then play through a real season of baseball managing concessions and hiring front office space to keep the team running smoothly.
MLB.com Franchise MVP
Franchise MVP puts players in the shoes of an up-and-coming player as they try to rise to the top of the league and become a franchise MVP. Players join their favorite team and then try to rise through the ranks of the minor leagues all the way from Single-A to the Majors. Players can even build their skills and train their future Franchise MVP to get him closer to his ultimate goal.
MLB Battle at the Plate
MLB Battle At The Plate is all about creating an all-star roster of current and legendary players and competing against other players or even current major league teams. Battle features over 750 current players and an additional 60 Hall of Famers. Gamers can play every pitch or opt for an abbreviated matchup that Battle calls “Batter Up” mode. Best of all, it’s free!
Big Win Baseball
Big Win Baseball is similar to Battle At The Plate, but it has even greater emphases on competing against real players from across the world. Additionally, players collect special cards in Big Win Baseball that give them an edge in the game. Whether it’s an extra-contact card or a “no errors” card, playing the right cards at the right time is key to winning in Big Win Baseball.
