MLB 2004

MLB 2004 is a 2003 baseball video game developed by San Diego Studio under the 989 Sports name and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. An abridged version for the PlayStation more faithful to its predecessors was released the same month. Unlike the earliest releases of baseball video games, such as Atari: Home Run, MLB 2004 maintained traditional aspects of baseball. The game included all of the classic baseball elements of "pitching, hitting, fielding and base running" while including the ability to develop a team and strategize. MLB's control over the game's core features and design allowed for consistent brand image and resonated with fans internationally.