An update of the previous year, along with the obligatory roster update along with new features. The same game modes are still present: Exhibition, Franchise, The Show and Road to the Show. There is also a new Pitcher/Batter Analysis feature that allows the player to compare performances against certain pitchers during the game as well as post-game. Along with a Progressive Batting Performance feature that will either penalize or reward their players created superstars depending on how they are performing during games. Players can also save games mid-way through, allowing them to pick up later if they choose.