Throwing and Baserunning Controls
When throwing the ball or running to a specific base, the D-Button corresponds to the diamond.
For example, to make an aggressive throw to first base, press + D-Button.
At the Plate
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Activate baserunning menu (Automatic Baserunning only)
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Turn batter to open/closed stance
At bat, the D-Button controls where you hit the ball.
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To hit a fly ball, D-Button ↑ when you swing.
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To hit a ground ball, D-Button ↓ when you swing.
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To hit to left field, D-Button ← when you swing.
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To hit to right field, D-Button → when you swing.
On the Basepaths
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Advance/Return all baserunners (Manual Baserunning only)
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Slide feet-first/head-first (Manual Baserunning only)
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Increase a baserunner's lead (Manual Baserunning only)
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Decrease a baserunner's lead (Manual Baserunning only)
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Advance a baserunner after a hit (Manual Baserunning only)
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Return to previous base after a hit (Manual Baserunning only)
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D-Button toward the next base
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▲ + D-Button toward the current base
Remember that the D-Button corresponds to the diamond. For example, if you want to steal second, press ▲ + D-Button ↑.
Setting Up the Game
It's time to go deep with Triple Play 2000. Just like in the big leagues, you can throw blazing fastballs, lay down perfect bunts, make spectacular defensive plays, and drive towering moonshots out of the park. Only the greatest ballplayers become legends, so step up to the plate and power your way into hardball history. Game Setup Screen
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ACCESS THE TEAM MANAGEMENT SCREEN TO MAKE ROSTER MOVES, TRADE OR CREATE PLAYERS, AND SIGN FREE AGENTS. (P.15)
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ACCESS THE PREFERENCES SCREEN TO SET MUSIC, ANNOUNCER, CROWD, AND SOUND EFFECTS VOLUME LEVELS
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D-BUTTON TO CYCLE THROUGH GAME MODE ICONS
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PRESS TO SELECT THE HIGHLIGHTED GAME MODE ICON
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HIGHLIGHT AND PRESS TO ACCESS GAME CREDITS
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PRESS TO QUICK START A GAME (ROOKIE LEVEL) BETWEEN RANDOMLY SELECTED TEAMS
Game Modes
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SINGLE GAME: Play a single game between any two Major League Baseball or All-Star teams.
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HOME RUN CHALLENGE: Blast as many balls out of the park as possible in a head-to-head battle for power-hitting supremacy. p. 14.
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SEASON: Take your team through a complete baseball season. p. 11.
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PLAYOFFS: Take part in the drama of the postseason without playing a season. p. 13.
Starting a Single Game
Set up a single game between any two Major League Baseball clubs or All-Star teams.
To begin a game, select SINGLE GAME from the Game Setup screen and press *. The Select Difficulty screen appears.
Select Difficulty Screen
Choose the skill level and length of your game. Default options are listed in bold in this manual.
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ROOKIE: The best place for beginners to learn the game. Hitting is much easier in this mode, plus the CPU plays loose defense.
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PRO: A moderate challenge in which the CPU takes more chances and plays a tighter overall defense.
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ALL-STAR: A true test. The CPU plays a very aggressive offensive game and reacts much quicker defensively.
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CUSTOM: A combination of skill levels where you set the overall difficulty of batting, fielding, and pitching.
To set the game length, D-Button to select the number of innings, then press * to accept. The Controllers screen appears.
Controllers Screen
Select the user-controls options for your game.
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1 PLAYER HOME: Play as the home team against the CPU.
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1 PLAYER AWAY: Play as the visiting team against the CPU.
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2 PLAYERS: Challenge a friend in a head-to-head match-up.
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CPU VS. CPU: Watch a CPU-controlled game.
Pick Teams Screen
The Pick Team screen lets you choose teams to play with.
Options Menu
The Options menu lets you adjust options, view rosters and statistics, and much more.
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PLAY BALL: Press to start your game.
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GAME OPTIONS: Customize your gameplay options.
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SELECT STADIUM: Select any Major League Baseball park.
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TEAM MANAGEMENT: Adjust the lineup, set the defense, or make a trade. Team Management on p. 15.
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STATISTICS: View the stats of any player in the league.
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DRAFT: Conduct your own version of the draft. The Draft on p. 12.
The Draft option does not appear if you choose to play with an All-Star team.
Play Ball
Network baseball announcers Buck Martinez and Jim Hughson introduce the teams and provide pre-game analysis.
Press at any time to bypass the commentary and get to the first pitch.
For a complete command summary, see Complete Game Controls on p. 5.
Pause Menu
The Pause menu lets you check pitcher and
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