Better pitcher decision making for throwing pitches, when to waste pitches, etc. Better Manager AI for when to bunt, hit for a pitcher, double-switch, etc. Better fielder AI for jumping, diving, and super-jumping at the wall (they can actually rob a HR sometimes). Also improved knowledge on what bases to cover -- fixing problems from previous versions with uncovered bases.

• ADVANCED GRAPHICS ENGINE utilizing the power of DirectX® 8.1 means unprecedented graphics
• SIGNATURE PITCHER AND BATTER ANIMATIONS means the stars pitch and bat just like in real life
• IMPROVED TRUPLAY™ AI TECHNOLOGY means batting, base running, fielding, pitching and managing that is true to real baseball
• THE MOST ACCURATE TEAM ROSTERS mean fans in every city get the most realistic baseball experience with the right players
• STATISTICS TRACKING of streaks and season records
• ENTHUSIASTIC TWO-MAN BOOTH with new announcer logic and twice as many phrases brings more energy to the game
• COOL MENU INTERFACE GRAPHICS increase the "cool-factor" and the total gaming experience
• AWESOME GAMEPLAY FEATURES include umpire arguments, player ejections and suspensions, dropped third strikes and catcher snap throws
• ON-FIELD COACHES AND MANAGERS - mound-visiting managers and animated base coaches spice up the action while adding to the strategy
• CURT'S PITCH FOR ALS - proceeds from each game sold directly benefit Curt Schilling's charity for ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)