Automatic batting aim: Select rookie mode. Hold the Analog-stick slightly in any direction while batting and the batting cursor will automatically follow the ball.
Harder throws: While playing defense, immediately before the CPU catches the ball, press the Analog-stick in the direction of the base you want to throw to and press A.
Hold the Analog-stick in the direction to throw before the ball gets to the fielder then press A. This works about 90% of the time.
Harder pitches: Hold A when pitching, then release the button as the ball leaves the pitcher. Then, quickly press A again as the ball flies towards the plate..
Bunting: Press L to bunt.
Homeruns: Select rookie mode. Hold the Analog-stick slightly in any direction while batting and the batting cursor will automatically follow the ball. When the ball as been pitched, hold L for one second.
More player creation points: Note: This trick requires a VMU. Create a player and use all available ability points. Save your player to your VMU, then turn off the game. Start the game again, go to player edit, and choose your player. Add the extra ability points.
Fireworks: Hit a home run or grand slam with the home team in their stadium during a night game.
Dream stadium: Hit three homeruns into McCovey Cove at Pacific Bell Park.
Better defense: Place the game on a harder difficulty setting for an awesome defense - but prepare to face a difficult team.
