[2] The first trailer for the game revealed players like Ozzie Smith, Wade Boggs, Roberto Clemente, and Reggie Jackson and a number of other Hall of Famers.

Milwaukee Brewers All-Star first baseman Prince Fielder is the cover athlete chosen by 2K Sports.

[citation needed] At bat, the game also gives the player a new hitting system that consists of a "wheelhouse".

Pitches thrown into the wheelhouse can be hit more efficiently by the batter or gain more turbo if taken for a strike.

The new "Big Slam" mechanic allows the player to bring four consecutive batters up.