Baseball Stars Color FAQ/Guide/Walkthrough
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Genre: Sports
System: NeoGeo Pocket Color
Accessories: Link Cable, Worm Light
Author: Laplace
Version: .85
Table of Contents:
1. Version History
2. Introduction
3. Game Options
4. Regular Team Listing and Ratings for Each Team
5. Secret Teams
6. Secret Players
7. Team's Pitchers (with stats)
8. Getting Started
9. Pitching Tips
10. Batting Tips
11. Fielding Tips
12. Author/Contact Information
13. Thanks
14. Legal Stuff
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1. Version History
4/25/02---I began work on this, my first, FAQ.
5/22/02---I added some new secret characters to the FAQ.
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2. Introduction
Well basically this is my first FAQ that I have ever written so in
the words of IHZer0, "If the layout (or content, for that matter) sucks, you
know why."
This game was available in the United States for a little while, but
now you'd have to visit some import websites in order to pick it up.
At this time I do not have every single team unlocked, but I will
update this FAQ later on as I unlock new teams, secret characters, and can
list the pitchers for these new teams.
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3. Game Options (from the manual)
Inning: Allows you to set the number of innings. Select from 1-, 3-,
6-, and 9-inning games, or choose extra-innings to allow a tied game
to go past 9-innings.
Called: Turn the called game setting on or off.
Bonus Player: Check bonus athlete data.
Pennant: Shows number of 1 Player wins (the amount of times you beat
1 player mode).
VS: Shows 2p mode records. Reset data by pressing the A button.
Exit: Return to the Title screen.
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4. Regular Team Listing and Ratings for Each Team (team descriptions are
from the manual)
I. Burning Reds
Team Type: Offense
-Team full of gutsy hitters. A hitting squad with suprising
accuracy and machine-gun like percentages.
Ratings:
Pitch....C
Bat......A
Field....C
Run......D
II. Real Runners
Team Type: Base Running
-With a super speed trio of league heading runners, this team
will run circles around opponents.
Ratings:
Pitch....D
Bat......C
Field....C
Run......A
III. El Condors
Team Type: Defense
-A defensive team with an iron curtain constructed of
fielders with tough shoulders and airtight defense.
Ratings:
Pitch....D
Bat......D
Field....A
Run......B
IV. Thunderbolts
Team Type: Pitching
-A pitching empire of players who all throw high speed
pitches over 150 kph. They leave something to be desired in
the hitting department, but with awesome pitching they'll
throw their way to victory.
Ratings:
Pitch....A
Bat......C
Field....C
Run......D
V. Grooves
Team Type: Balance
-A well-rounded batting line-up with drastic differences in
ability and a wealth of suprises. Because they lack
stamina, a strategy of sustained pitching holds the key
to victory.
Ratings:
Pitch....C
Bat......B
Field....C
Run......C
VI. Lumieres
Team Type: Pitching
-A team with the league's toughest battery of pitchers.
Victory lies in the sharpness and power of pitching.
Ratings:
Pitch....A
Bat......E
Field....B
Run......C
VII. Hyper Thieves
Team Type: Base Running
-Not a powerful line-up of hitters, but boy can these guys
run! Once on base, not only do they steal bases, they'll
steal the reputation of any defense they come up against.
Ratings:
Pitch....C
Bat......D
Field....C
Run......A
VIII. Flamingos
Team Type: Defense
-A defense of beauty and a top-rated hitting squad. Not a
line-up of power hitters, but the clean-up batter is the real
thing.
Ratings:
Pitch....D
Bat......B
Field....A
Run......E
IX. Jackals
Team Type: Balance
-Loaded with running, offense, and defense abilities.
Although the certainty of the defense is lacking, they have
what it takes along with unpredictable expertise in hitting.
Ratings:
Pitch....B
Bat......C
Field....C
Run......C
X. Cyclopses
Team Type: Offense
-The lefty clean-up batter is the best in the league.
Ratings:
Pitch....E
Bat......A
Field....C
Run......C
XI. Ox Horns
Team Type: Offense
-The most powerful long ball hitters with unbeatable power,
if they connect, are what draws the crowds to the team.
Ratings:
Pitch....C
Bat......A
Field....B
Run......E
XII. Star Rays
Team Type: Pitching
-The left and right double stoppers are this team's draw. If
the competition lasts until the final innings, this team is
sure to win.
Ratings:
Pitch....A
Bat......D
Field....D
Run......B
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5. Secret Teams
XIII. Magic Bananas
Team Type: Individuality
-A group of prima donnas who all have their own powerful
personalities. Based on their opponent, the dream of putting
together a team with an unbeatable line-up could be yours.
Ratings:
Pitch....D
Bat......D
Field....D
Run......D
XIV. ?????
Team Type: Super Running
-A batting line-up of speed demons who run their hearts out
wherever they end up.
Ratings:
Pitch....?
Bat......?
Field....?
Run......?
XV. ?????
Team Type: Super Offense
-All players have a 30% average for a psyche-out 30% line-up.
And the clean-up hitter is the only 40% hitter in the league.
Ratings:
Pitch....?
Bat......?
Field....?
Run......?
XVI. ?????
Team Type: The Ultimate Weapon
-A megaton-powered combative lineup with two clean-up hitters
makes a real doomsday weapon on the diamond.
Ratings:
Pitch....?
Bat......?
Field....?
Run......?
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6. Secret Players
So far I have only unlocked one secret player, and I received him
when I beat the game once (at the same time I received my first secret team).
I will now follow with the character's name and stats, and hopefully later
on, the stats of other secret characters.
I. Aska .Edo
Position: Infielder
Handed: Right
Stats:
Field......D
Pass.......C
Run........C
Xtra.......Left
Avg........241
HR.........39
Condition..?
II. Andy .Cielo
Position: Outfield
Handed: Switch
Stats:
Field......D
Pass.......S
Run........D
Xtra.......Full
Avg........392
HR.........04
Condition..?
III. Chiny .Eria
Position: Infield
Handed: Right
Stats:
Field......A
Pass.......C
Run........A
Xtra.......ACC
Avg........305
HR.........53
Condition..?
IV. Havit .Cruz
Position: Infield
Handed: Switch
Stats:
Field......A
Pass.......D
Run........S
Xtra.......Full
Avg........337
HR.........32
Condition..?
V. Ninja .Wall
Position: Pitcher
Handed: Right
Stats:
Field......C
Pass.......C
Run........A
Xtra.......Wild
Era........6.36
Sp.........78
Condition..?
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7. Team's Pitchers (with stats)
This section will show you the pitchers for each team, and it will
also show you the stats of each pitcher. Note that secret teams start out
with only three pitchers, but you can add more later.
I. Burning Reds
A. Moris .Mond
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........D
CHGUP......C
Stamina....S
XTRA.......Spirit
ERA........3.64
Speed......92
B. Ricky .Ducey
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........D
CHGUP......E
Stamina....S
XTRA.......Spirit
ERA........4.04
Speed......91
C. Simon .Beck
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........D
CHGUP......D
Stamina....S
XTRA.......Spirit
ERA........3.92
Speed......90
D. Tom .McGie
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........D
CHGUP......C
Stamina....C
XTRA.......Spirit
ERA........3.24
Speed......93
E. Walt .Plunk
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........C
CHGUP......E
Stamina....B
XTRA.......Spirit
ERA........3.76
Speed......90
II. Real Runners
A. Oz .Imide
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........C
CHGUP......C
Stamina....S
XTRA.......Slow
ERA........4.52
Speed......90
B. Azel .Gonza
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........C
CHGUP......E
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........5.20
Speed......87
C. Carl .Plunk
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........D
CHGUP......D
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........4.72
Speed......86
D. Yomi .Tatis
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........D
CHGUP......C
Stamina....C
XTRA.......-----
ERA........4.20
Speed......86
E. Rod .Tendy
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........D
CHGUP......E
Stamina....C
XTRA.......-----
ERA........5.60
Speed......84
III. El Condors
A. Roy .Ghost
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........B
CHGUP......C
Stamina....S
XTRA.......Slow
ERA........3.80
Speed......96
B. Mike .Corb
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........D
CHGUP......E
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........5.20
Speed......84
C. Cliff .Cone
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........C
CHGUP......E
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........4.96
Speed......86
D. Dolph .Robin
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........B
CHGUP......C
Stamina....C
XTRA.......-----
ERA........3.48
Speed......92
E. Jose .Lewis
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........D
CHGUP......D
Stamina....C
XTRA.......-----
ERA........5.24
Speed......87
IV. Thunderbolts
A. Matsu .Imply
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........B
CHGUP......A
Stamina....S
XTRA.......Slow
ERA........2.76
Speed......99
B. Britz .Skid
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........C
CHGUP......C
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........3.48
Speed......96
C. Craig .Quick
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........C
CHGUP......C
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........3.28
Speed......95
D. Felix .Wall
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........B
CHGUP......C
Stamina....D
XTRA.......-----
ERA........2.68
Speed......98
E. Cash .Olson
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........C
CHGUP......C
Stamina....C
XTRA.......-----
ERA........3.56
Speed......96
V. Grooves
A. Edgar .Alice
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........B
CHGUP......C
Stamina....B
XTRA.......-----
ERA........3.20
Speed......92
B. Jim .Leon
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........B
CHGUP......C
Stamina....B
XTRA.......Wimp
ERA........2.92
Speed......90
C. John .Freck
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........C
CHGUP......E
Stamina....B
XTRA.......Spirit
ERA........4.28
Speed......85
D. Tommy .Smith
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........D
CHGUP......C
Stamina....B
XTRA.......-----
ERA........3.12
Speed......88
E. Chiny .Hype
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........C
CHGUP......E
Stamina....B
XTRA.......-----
ERA........4.86
Speed......89
VI. Lumieres
A. Rich .Snide
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........B
CHGUP......B
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........1.84
Speed......93
B. Yan .Okara
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........B
CHGUP......A
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........2.52
Speed......90
C. Shane .Swan
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........B
CHGUP......C
Stamina....S
XTRA.......Slow
ERA........2.20
Speed......89
D. Adam .Lewis
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........B
CHGUP......C
Stamina....C
XTRA.......-----
ERA........2.04
Speed......95
E. Duran .Georg
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........C
CHGUP......C
Stamina....C
XTRA.......-----
ERA........2.60
Speed......88
VII. Hyper Thieves
A. Suzzy .Nomu
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........C
CHGUP......D
Stamina....S
XTRA.......Slow
ERA........4.64
Speed......92
B. Bill .Ortiz
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........C
CHGUP......D
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........3.88
Speed......87
C. Beck .Robin
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........C
CHGUP......E
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........4.76
Speed......88
D. Mac .Willy
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........C
CHGUP......C
Stamina....C
XTRA.......-----
ERA........3.20
Speed......93
E. Naze .Nooky
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........C
CHGUP......C
Stamina....C
XTRA.......-----
ERA........3.76
Speed......90
VIII. Flamingos
A. Sting .Smith
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........C
CHGUP......C
Stamina....B
XTRA.......-----
ERA........5.20
Speed......88
B. Matt .Jam
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........C
CHGUP......C
Stamina....B
XTRA.......-----
ERA........5.84
Speed......86
C. Russ .Obern
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........D
CHGUP......D
Stamina....A
XTRA.......-----
ERA........5.80
Speed......86
D. Chris .Green
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........C
CHGUP......C
Stamina....C
XTRA.......-----
ERA........4.92
Speed......87
E. John .Sunny
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........C
CHGUP......C
Stamina....C
XTRA.......-----
ERA........6.36
Speed......81
IX. Jackals
A. Ritz .Iris
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........B
CHGUP......C
Stamina....S
XTRA.......Wimp
ERA........3.28
Speed......95
B. Peter .Grebe
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........B
CHGUP......C
Stamina....S
XTRA.......Wild
ERA........2.80
Speed......96
C. Oscar .Colon
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........B
CHGUP......E
Stamina....S
XTRA.......Wimp
ERA........3.76
Speed......88
D. Bill .Grufy
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........C
CHGUP......D
Stamina....C
XTRA.......Spirit
ERA........3.92
Speed......92
E. Satosi .Eria
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........B
CHGUP......D
Stamina....C
XTRA.......Spirit
ERA........3.52
Speed......90
X. Cyclopses
A. Chiny .Aberu
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........D
CHGUP......E
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........5.24
Speed......84
B. Edgar .Sunny
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........D
CHGUP......E
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........5.68
Speed......82
C. Rey .Lee
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........E
CHGUP......E
Stamina....C
XTRA.......Wimp
ERA........7.80
Speed......78
D. K.G .Spark
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........B
CHGUP......C
Stamina....C
XTRA.......Spirit
ERA........2.88
Speed......96
E. Dean .Myers
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........D
CHGUP......C
Stamina....C
XTRA.......-----
ERA........5.00
Speed......84
XI. Ox Horns
A. Neal .Moby
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........C
CHGUP......D
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........4.80
Speed......92
B. Terry .Bogar
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........C
CHGUP......C
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........4.92
Speed......91
C. Tron .Jordy
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........C
CHGUP......C
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........5.16
Speed......90
D. Jim .Tuck
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........C
CHGUP......D
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........5.20
Speed......88
E. Ritz .Honey
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........C
CHGUP......D
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........5.04
Speed......87
XII. Star Rays
A. John .Georg
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........C
CHGUP......S
Stamina....S
XTRA.......Slow
ERA........2.48
Speed......97
B. Matsu .Sosa
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........B
CHGUP......B
Stamina....S
XTRA.......-----
ERA........2.72
Speed......96
C. Sting .Creek
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........A
CHGUP......B
Stamina....S
XTRA.......Wild
ERA........3.00
Speed......87
D. Bob .Myers
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........B
CHGUP......C
Stamina....C
XTRA.......-----
ERA........1.92
Speed......93
E. Rey .Hunt
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........B
CHGUP......C
Stamina....C
XTRA.......Spirit
ERA........2.20
Speed......98
XIII. Magic Bananas
A. Nobu .Toga
Stats:
Handed.....L
CHG........S
CHGUP......C
Stamina....S
XTRA.......Wimp
ERA........1.24
Speed......80
B. O.J .Ester
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........E
CHGUP......S
Stamina....S
XTRA.......Wild
ERA........8.64
Speed......87
C. Tommy .Sunny
Stats:
Handed.....R
CHG........E
CHGUP......D
Stamina....C
XTRA.......Spirit
ERA........3.60
Speed......101
D. Note that this team is a secret team, and that it starts
out with only three pitchers and you can add more later as
you unlock more secret players.
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8. Getting Started
The best team I feel to start out with would have to be the Grooves.
Their ability is average, but well rounded. I have been using this team
since I started and I find them to be a really good team.
When playing in the one player game, another team besides your own is
randomly selected and then you play that selected team. Once you defeat a
team, an X is placed over the team's icon to show what teams you have
defeated. At your next game, another opponent will be selected, and this
time it will not include your team, or any teams you have defeated, when it
selects your new opponent.
The teams to really watch out for are the really good pitching teams
(check the teams section). Especially the faster pitching teams because when
those balls start coming in at over 100 kph, they are extremely hard to hit.
Continue to beat teams until you beat them all. Once you beat them
all you will get a suprise. To see what that suprise is, you'll have to read
the other parts of this FAQ.
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9. Pitching Tips
To begin this section I would like to explain how you know the
condition of your pitchers. First, after one of your pitchers starts a game,
he will not be able to pitch at all in the next game. Second, when you click
on a pitcher's name you will see a small profile with their ratings and their
condition. Pretty much the happier the face is the represents your pitcher's
condition, the better the pitcher's condition is. Third, the profile also
shows how well you pitcher throws the various pitches.
I personally would start a game with a pitcher that has a really
happy face and switch in a less happy pitcher when the starter gets tired.
To throw a curve ball you must press the A button once you place your
pitcher, and then immediately press in the direction you want it to curve.
The pitcher's position isn't that important, but if you want to pitch inside
then stand on the side of the mound that the batter is on.
To throw a faster pitch, complete the same instruction for a curve
ball, but instead of holding in a direction left or right, hold up.
To check runners on base, simply press B and the direction of the
base, and you will throw to that base to make sure the runner is not getting
too big of a lead off of the base that they are on.
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10. Batting Tips
The key to batting is knowing the direction to hold when pressing the
A button. For instance, to pull the ball you simply press in the direction
you would normally hit the ball as that type of handed player would (if
right-handed hold left, and if left-handed hold right).
Another important direction you could hold would be up. If you hold
up while batting, the ball will usually be popped up. This direction is how
I sometimes hold it when I am trying to hit a homerun.
The final direction to note would be the down direction. If you hold
down while swinging, the ball will most likely be a groundball. This would
allow other runners the chance of gaining a base, or it will leave you open
for a double play so be careful.
Another type of swing besides the basic A button swing is the bunt.
To bunt, simply tap the A button so that you batter holds out the bat
straight, and hope that your bunt is a good one.
If you have a runner on base, and you want them to steal, press the B
button (you can press only the B button if they are on first) and the
direction of the base, and your runner will start to run there. The best
time to do this is right before the pitcher throws the ball. That way, if
you hit the ball as a ground-ball, your runner will be already close to the
base.
Now once you hit the ball, you press B and the direction of the base
to run there. Note: your batter will automatically run to first after
hitting the ball, and the runner will automatically run to the next base
after the ball is hit. If you want your runner to run back to the base he
was on for any reason (like if the ball was caught for an out) just simply
press A and the direction of the base you want your runner to run back to.
I have found that tapping the B button rapidly while running to a
base makes them run slightly faster. Also, by tapping the B button, your
runner will dive when he reachs the next base (unless you are pressing in the
direction of the next base thus telling him to keep running).
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11. Fielding Tips
The key to fielding fly balls has to be the dot placed on the field
when a fly ball is in the air. When a ball is popped up a small flashing
circle shows where the ball is going to land. Either get there on foot, or if
you have to, dive to get it. To dive simply run in that direction and press
A.
Now about throwing. To throw to a specific base, hold in the
direction of the base and press A. You can also just press A if you are
throwing to 1st base.
If you are close to a base and would rather run there then throw the
ball, just press B and the direction of the base. Only use this if you are
close to the base, or if no one is on the base to catch a throw, otherwise
you may miss getting an easy throwing out.
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12. Author/Contact Information
If you see me on the boards, my user name is Laplace.
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13. Thanks
I would like to thank first of all SNK for making this great game and
system. I would also like to thank IHZer0 who inspired me to write this FAQ,
and also gave me a quote to use in my introduction. My last thank you goes
out to snoozer whom I would not have been able to space this FAQ correctly
without.
I also, and finally, would like to thank GameFAQs for posting this
FAQ on such a great website.
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14. Legal Stuff
All of the information from the manual is copyright of its
maker/writer. All other content is copyright 2002 of I, Laplace. If you
wish to use my FAQ on your website, email me and I will consider your
request.
