A redeveloped defensive AI will introduce new fielding capabilities including dives, wall catches, fake throws and more. This system will give users more control than ever before in making defensive plays.
Built in part from MLBAMs award-winning tracking technology, Statcast, baserunners abilities will be driven by on-field metrics from the 2015 MLB season.
An improved batting engine will feature variable perfect timing. For the best outcome, swing earlier on inside pitches and later on outside pitches.
With a reworked pitching strategy AI, pitchers will play to their individual strengths. For example, a pitcher who features a wide range of velocity will mix speeds more often.
During season mode play, sim a game or multiple games to quickly advance through the season and into the Postseason - should the team win its division or earn a Wild Card spot.
Modify a teams lineup pre-game or in-game, including substitution strategies such as double switches. Lineups can be set from a franchises 40-man roster or the games classic 16player rosters.