Major League Baseball 2K7 continues 2K Sports' annual series with an emphasis on a more lifelike presentation, from the player models and animations to the commentary and crowds. Individual faces and body types have been refined, with in-game stars sporting the same accessories, batting stances, and home run celebrations as their real-life counterparts. The prior season's "Inside Edge" scouting data is now linked to user control, resulting in a temporary stat boost for players who successfully follow an athlete's particular strengths at the plate or on the mound.
On the diamond, the defensive AI has been tweaked to allow for more accurate positioning, relays, and cutoff throws based on scoring situations and the batter's tendencies. A number of new animations have been incorporated into the defensive game, allowing for fluid throws, slick dives, and show-stopping grabs. The popular franchise mode from previous iterations returns with a team's success now tied to ticket prices, attendance numbers, news, and fan hype. Veteran broadcasters Jon Miller and Joe Morgan reprise their commentary duties, and online support is once again included for head-to-head competition in custom leagues and tournaments.
Controls
BATTING PRE-SWING (CLASSIC)
Left Trigger = increase all leadoffs
Right Trigger = decrease all leadoffs
Left Thumbstick = move batter's eye
Left Thumbstick Button = view batter's eye
Start Button = pause
D-Pad = pitcher or batter display
White Button = quick key
A Button = practice swing
B Button = baseburner
X Button + Left Thumbstick = steal
Y Button = bunt
Right Thumbstick Left or Right = move batter left or right
Right Thumbstick Up = hold bunt stance
Black Button = switch hit
D-Pad = toggle pitcher, batter stat displays
BATTING (CLASSIC)
Left Thumbstick Up or Down = influence hit type
A Button = swing
X Button + Left Thumbstick = steal
Y Button = bunt
A Button (twice) = check swing
BATTING (SWING STICK HITTING)
Right Trigger = check swing
X Button + Left Thumbstick = steal
Right Thumbstick (back and release) = line drive swing
Right Thumbstick (back and push forward) = power swing
BUNTING
Left Trigger = bunt left
Right Trigger = bunt right
Left Thumbstick = aim bat up or down
Start Button = pause
PITCHING
Left Trigger (hold) = pickoff
Right Trigger = view pitch breaks
Right Trigger + Left Thumbstick Up = view pitch frequencies
Right Trigger + Left Thumbstick Down = view pitch ratings
Left Thumbstick = aim pitch cursor
Right Trigger + Left Thumbstick Button = pitchout
Right Trigger + Right Thumbstick Button = intentional walk
Start Button = pause
White Button = lineup card
A, B, X, Y or Black Button = throw pitch
Right Thumbstick = move catcher
Right Thumbstick Button = reset catcher
Left Thumbstick Button = deactivate "palyoff pitch" opportunity
D-Pad = toggle pitcher or batter stat displays
PICKOFF
Left Trigger = hold for pickoff
Start Button = pause
B Button = pickoff 1st
X Button = pickoff 3rd
Y Button = pickoff 2nd
STEALING
Left trigger = increase leadoff
Right Trigger = decrease leadoff
X Button + Left Thumbstick = cue steal
BASERUNNING
Left Trigger = advance all runners one base
Right Trigger = retreat all runners one base
D-Pad Left = advance selected runner one base
D-Pad Right = retreate selected runner one base
BASEBURNER MODE - BECOME THE BASERUNNER
Left Trigger = retreat to base
Right Trigger = advance to base
Left Thumbstick = increase or decrease lead-off
Start Button = pause
D-Pad = batter commands
B Button = toggle players
Right Thumbstick = directional sliding
FIELDING WITHOUT THE BALL
Left Trigger = change fielder
Left Trigger (hold after throw) = cut off throw
Right Trigger = sprint
Left Thumbstick = move fielder
Start Button = pause
X Button = call off fielders
Right Thumbstick = jump, dive
Right Trigger = sprint
FIELDING WITH THE BALL
Left Trigger = smart throw
Left Thumbstick = move fielder
Start Button = pause
A Button = throw home
B Button = throw to 1st
X Button = throw to 3rd
Y Button = throw to 2nd
Right Trigger = sprint ~ Keith Adams, All Game Guide
