Super Mario Baseball (Nintendo 64)

Super Mario Baseball , also known as Mario Baseball 64 in Japan (Mario Bēsubōru Rokujūyon), is a sports game for the Nintendo 64 and is the first of three titles in the Mario Baseball series. The game includes special elements with the basic baseball ones, such as Power Shots, Minigames and other special stuff that characters can perform in the fields. There's Chemistry that indicates good, neutral or bad relationship between characters, as well as various modes such as Challenge Mode and the Toy Field.
The game was developed by Namco and published by Nintendo. It was released in Japan and North America in July 28, 2001, in Europe in June 3, 2001 and Australia in August 10, 2001.
==Gameplay==
Super Mario Baseball plays similarly to actual baseball; teams take turn batting to run on the bases and fielding. The team who bats hits the ball to the field while the fielders attempt to make the batters out. Once a runner touches the home base, their team earns a point. There are three outs on an inning for the batting team. Once a team gets three outs, they switch sides. Whichever team obtains the most points wins. Teams, led by specific team captains, can have up to nine members.
===Controls===
====Menu Controls====
*: Confirm
*: Cancel
*/: Select menu items
*/: Switch between positions and line-ups
*: Changes color of certain characters
*: Change hand type of a character
====In-game Controls (batter)====
*: Swing (hold to charge)
*: Bunt
*: Aim the hit
*/: Switch between positions and line-ups
*: Reset batter to default position.
*+: Star Swing
====In-game Controls (runner)====
*: Choose a base when stealing base.
*: Steal a base/Advance a base
*: Return to base/Dash
*: Tap to dash.
====In-game Controls (pitcher)====
*: Change pitcher's position on mound/control the ball
*: Pitch (hold to charge)
*+: Star Pitch
*+: Check a runner
*: Reset pitcher to default position
====In-game Controls (fielder)====
*: Move
*/: Choose a base and throw
*/: Diving Catch
*: Jump
*: Use unique move (if any)
*: Tap to dash.
====Other Controls====
*: Pause the game
==Modes==
===Exhibition===
1 to 2 Players.
A standard one or two player game mode of baseball. Players can choose their own rosters and play a baseball match. After that, the player can choose one of six unique stadiums to play in. Then, a number of match options can be adjusted, such as the number of innings, which player bats first and turn Star Skills on or off. Field settings, running, drop spots and batting cursors can also be adjusted.
====Star Skill====
A feature in this game is the ability to use a Star Skill, which is later implemented in successor installments as well. They can be activated either while batting or while pitching. Every character is able to use Star Skills, but Team Captain's and Sub-captain's Star Skills are superior to team players'. Captains have mostly different and unique Star Skills, however, Captains that usually pair with each other (Mario and Luigi for example) have similar Star Skills. In order to be able to activate a Star Skill, players need to fill the 5 Team Stars in the meter. Starting amount of Team Stars usually vary depending on the chemistry the team player has with the team captain.
Every stadium has a ball park feature that can increase the Star Skills when hit, with the exception of Mario Stadium. Star Skills can also be replenished when a batter reaches a base safely when the words "Star Chance!" appear. Team captains and players use up one Team Star, while Captains as members use up two Team Stars.
===Challenge Mode===
1 Player.
Challenge Mode is a single player mode (and the main mode of the game) where the player selects one of five team Captains (Mario, Peach, Yoshi, Wario and Donkey Kong) and plays with their pre-made team. This game mode is very similar in appearance to the Mini-Game Island from Mario Party, except players don't use lives. There are various maps (one of them being the starting map), with the player following a path of Spaces, each leading to a different location. Usually, a map consists of two optional spaces the player can visit anytime, which are the Shop Spaces and the Minigame Spaces (last map lacks a Minigame Space). Mission Spaces are obligatory and must be cleared in order to reach the final space that leads to the map's team stadium. The number of Mission Spaces vary depending on the map. In these Mission Spaces, the player will play very short baseball games, in which they must do a certain task in order to clear them. If cleared, the player gains Coins. If these tasks are not done correctly, however, it will lead to a Failure and the player will lose Coins. When a Mission Space is not available, it's grey-colored. When it's available, it turns red and then blue if it's cleared. Sometimes, Koopa Kid will take over a Mission Space, and coming in contact with him will lead the player to a mission against him. Winning or losing against Koopa Kid doubles the number of Coins won or lost, respectively. The starting map is the map belonging to the player's team, which only has a Minigame Space, a Shop Space and a Warp Pipe that leads to the first main map.
After reaching the final space, the player can challenge the map's local team. Upon winning a baseball game against them, that team's members will join you, increasing your team's variety. There's five maps (six if counting the starting map). The final map, which is Bowser's Badlands, is the most difficult one and where you challenge Bowser. After defeating him, Challenge Mode is cleared.
There are four difficulties in Challenge Mode: Mushroom, Flower, Star and Special. Once Special is cleared, Bowser Mode is unlocked. While playing Bowser Mode, Bowser must challenge and beat the other Captains and Sub-captains, and play against a team of nine of the ten Captains and Sub-captains, led by Mario (the excluded character is random). Bowser can recruit other characters (in dialogues with friendly characters, it's mostly him forcing them to join his team), excluding the Captains and Sub-captains. Additionally, Koopa Kid does not take over Mission Spaces in Bowser Mode.
====Maps====
Image 	Number of Mission Spaces	Map's Stadium 	Map's Minigame	Description 	Difficulty
Starting Map (Depends on selected Captain)	None 	Varies 	Varies 	The starting map can be any of the maps shown below. Depends on the selected Captain. You can play the corresponding minigame and practice in the stadium, there's also a shop. You can start the adventure anytime after using the Warp Pipe. 	None
Mushroom Kingdom 	3 	Mario Stadium 	Bob-omb Derby 	A map representing the Mushroom Kingdom. Various characters such as Goomba and Koopa Troopa host Missions in this map. The Shop's owner is Monty Mole and the Red Goomba is the Minigame Space host. Mario Stadium is located here. This map becomes the Starting Map if the player chooses Mario's team. 	Easy
Peach's Garden 	3 	Peach Castle 	Wall Ball 	A map located in a big garden just outside Peach Castle, which is the map's stadium. Toads host the Missions in this map. The Shop's owner is Toad Minister and Purple Toad is Minigame Space host. This map becomes the Starting Map if the player chooses Peach's team. 	Easy
Yoshi's Island 	4 	Yoshi Island 	Piranha Panic 	A map representing Yoshi's Island. Various Shy Guys host the Missions in this map. The White Shy Guy is the owner of the shop and Baby Mario hosts the Minigame Space. A little isle named Yoshi Island is the stadium. This map becomes the Starting Map if the player chooses Yoshi's team. 	Normal
Wario City 	5 	Wario Castle, 	Treasure Nab 	A big luxurious city. The stadium is located inside Wario Mansion. Magikoopas and Boo host the Missions and Big Boo hosts the Minigame Space. Big Bob-omb is the Shop owner. This map becomes the Starting Map if the player chooses Wario's team. 	Normal
DK Jungle 	6 	DK Ship 	Barrel Batter 	A map located inside of DK Jungle. Paragoombas and Klaptraps are Mission hosts. Dixie is the owner of the shop and Paratroopa is the Minigame Space host. A ship under thunderclouds named DK Ship is the stadium. This map becomes the Starting Map if the player chooses Donkey Kong's team. 	Hard
Bowser Badlands 	8 	Bowser Airship	None 	A lavaland located outside Bowser's Castle. Various Dry Bones and Hammer Bros. host Missions. Boomerang Bro. is the owner of the shop. A big airship that acts as the stadium appears behind Bowser's Castle, named Bowser Airship, after completing the mission in front of Bowser's Castle. Challenge Mode is cleared after finishing this map. When Bowser Mode is unlocked and played, this map becomes the Starting Map.	Very Hard
==Characters==
===Team Captains===
====Balanced Captains====
Character	Team Name 	Special Ball 	Running/Fielding 	Bats/Throws	Stats	Stats
Mario 	Mario Fireballs	Fireball 	Wal Jump, Sliding Catch 	Right/Right	Bat 	6/10
Mario 	Mario Fireballs	Fireball 	Wal Jump, Sliding Catch 	Right/Right	Pitch	6/10
Mario 	Mario Fireballs	Fireball 	Wal Jump, Sliding Catch 	Right/Right	Field	6/10
Mario 	Mario Fireballs	Fireball 	Wal Jump, Sliding Catch 	Right/Right	Run 	5/10
Luigi 	Luigi Gentlemen	Green Fireball	Wall Jump, Sliding Catch 	Left/Right 	Bat 	5/10
Luigi 	Luigi Gentlemen	Green Fireball	Wall Jump, Sliding Catch 	Left/Right 	Pitch	6/10
Luigi 	Luigi Gentlemen	Green Fireball	Wall Jump, Sliding Catch 	Left/Right 	Field	5/10
Luigi 	Luigi Gentlemen	Green Fireball	Wall Jump, Sliding Catch 	Left/Right 	Run 	6/10
Daisy 	Daisy Petals 	Flower Ball 	Quick Throw, Sliding Catch	Left/Right 	Bat 	5/10
Daisy 	Daisy Petals 	Flower Ball 	Quick Throw, Sliding Catch	Left/Right 	Pitch	8/10
Daisy 	Daisy Petals 	Flower Ball 	Quick Throw, Sliding Catch	Left/Right 	Field	4/10
Daisy 	Daisy Petals 	Flower Ball 	Quick Throw, Sliding Catch	Left/Right 	Run 	5/10
Birdo 	Birdo Beauties 	Strange Ball 	Suction, Body Check 	Right/Right	Bat 	6/10
Birdo 	Birdo Beauties 	Strange Ball 	Suction, Body Check 	Right/Right	Pitch	5/10
Birdo 	Birdo Beauties 	Strange Ball 	Suction, Body Check 	Right/Right	Field	4/10
Birdo 	Birdo Beauties 	Strange Ball 	Suction, Body Check 	Right/Right	Run 	6/10
====Technique Captains====
Character	Team Name 	Special Ball	Running/Fielding 	Bats/Throws	Stats	Stats
Peach 	Peach Royalties 	Heart Ball 	Quick Throw, Super Catch	Right/Right	Bat 	4/10
Peach 	Peach Royalties 	Heart Ball 	Quick Throw, Super Catch	Right/Right	Pitch	8/10
Peach 	Peach Royalties 	Heart Ball 	Quick Throw, Super Catch	Right/Right	Field	6/10
Peach 	Peach Royalties 	Heart Ball 	Quick Throw, Super Catch	Right/Right	Run 	5/10
Waluigi 	Waluigi Mystiques	Liar Ball 	Laser Beam, Super Jump 	Left/Left 	Bat 	5/10
Waluigi 	Waluigi Mystiques	Liar Ball 	Laser Beam, Super Jump 	Left/Left 	Pitch	9/10
Waluigi 	Waluigi Mystiques	Liar Ball 	Laser Beam, Super Jump 	Left/Left 	Field	5/10
Waluigi 	Waluigi Mystiques	Liar Ball 	Laser Beam, Super Jump 	Left/Left 	Run 	4/10
====Speed Captains====
Character 	Team Name 	Special Ball 	Running/Fielding 	Bats/Throws	Stats	Stats
Yoshi 	Yoshi Eggs	Egg Ball 	Tongue Catch, Clamber	Left/Right 	Bat 	5/10
Yoshi 	Yoshi Eggs	Egg Ball 	Tongue Catch, Clamber	Left/Right 	Pitch	4/10
Yoshi 	Yoshi Eggs	Egg Ball 	Tongue Catch, Clamber	Left/Right 	Field	7/10
Yoshi 	Yoshi Eggs	Egg Ball 	Tongue Catch, Clamber	Left/Right 	Run 	9/10
Diddy Kong	Diddy Apes	Boomerang Ball	Super Catch, Clamber 	Left/Right 	Bat 	3/10
Diddy Kong	Diddy Apes	Boomerang Ball	Super Catch, Clamber 	Left/Right 	Pitch	6/10
Diddy Kong	Diddy Apes	Boomerang Ball	Super Catch, Clamber 	Left/Right 	Field	6/10
Diddy Kong	Diddy Apes	Boomerang Ball	Super Catch, Clamber 	Left/Right 	Run 	8/10
====Power Captains====
Character 	Team Name 	Special Ball	Running/Fielding 	Bats/Throws	Stats	Stats
Wario 	Wario Greedies 	Phony Ball 	Sliding Catch, Body Check	Right/Right	Bat 	8/10
Wario 	Wario Greedies 	Phony Ball 	Sliding Catch, Body Check	Right/Right	Pitch	3/10
Wario 	Wario Greedies 	Phony Ball 	Sliding Catch, Body Check	Right/Right	Field	5/10
Wario 	Wario Greedies 	Phony Ball 	Sliding Catch, Body Check	Right/Right	Run 	4/10
Donkey Kong	DK Explorers 	Banana Ball 	Clamber, Laser Beam 	Left/Right 	Bat 	8/10
Donkey Kong	DK Explorers 	Banana Ball 	Clamber, Laser Beam 	Left/Right 	Pitch	7/10
Donkey Kong	DK Explorers 	Banana Ball 	Clamber, Laser Beam 	Left/Right 	Field	4/10
Donkey Kong	DK Explorers 	Banana Ball 	Clamber, Laser Beam 	Left/Right 	Run 	5/10
Bowser 	Bowser Monsters	Killer Ball 	Body Check, Laser Beam 	Left/Right 	Bat 	9/10
Bowser 	Bowser Monsters	Killer Ball 	Body Check, Laser Beam 	Left/Right 	Pitch	8/10
Bowser 	Bowser Monsters	Killer Ball 	Body Check, Laser Beam 	Left/Right 	Field	2/10
Bowser 	Bowser Monsters	Killer Ball 	Body Check, Laser Beam 	Left/Right 	Run 	1/10
Koopa Kid 	Kid Spikes 	Shell Ball 	Sliding Catch, Wall Jump 	Left/Right 	Bat 	8/10
Koopa Kid 	Kid Spikes 	Shell Ball 	Sliding Catch, Wall Jump 	Left/Right 	Pitch	4/10
Koopa Kid 	Kid Spikes 	Shell Ball 	Sliding Catch, Wall Jump 	Left/Right 	Field	3/10
Koopa Kid 	Kid Spikes 	Shell Ball 	Sliding Catch, Wall Jump 	Left/Right 	Run 	5/10
===Team Players===
====Balanced Players====
Character 	Default Team 	Running/Fielding	Bats/Throws	Stats	Stats
Toad 	Peach Royalties	Body Check 	Right/Right	Bat 	5/10
Toad 	Peach Royalties	Body Check 	Right/Right	Pitch	3/10
Toad 	Peach Royalties	Body Check 	Right/Right	Field	4/10
Toad 	Peach Royalties	Body Check 	Right/Right	Run 	6/10
Koopa Troopa 	Mario Fireballs	Sliding Catch 	Left/Right 	Bat 	5/10
Koopa Troopa 	Mario Fireballs	Sliding Catch 	Left/Right 	Pitch	4/10
Koopa Troopa 	Mario Fireballs	Sliding Catch 	Left/Right 	Field	5/10
Koopa Troopa 	Mario Fireballs	Sliding Catch 	Left/Right 	Run 	4/10
Shy Guy 	Yoshi Eggs 	Sliding Catch 	Left/Left 	Bat 	5/10
Shy Guy 	Yoshi Eggs 	Sliding Catch 	Left/Left 	Pitch	3/10
Shy Guy 	Yoshi Eggs 	Sliding Catch 	Left/Left 	Field	5/10
Shy Guy 	Yoshi Eggs 	Sliding Catch 	Left/Left 	Run 	5/10
Goomba 	Mario Fireballs	Ball Dash 	Right/Right	Bat 	4/10
Goomba 	Mario Fireballs	Ball Dash 	Right/Right	Pitch	3/10
Goomba 	Mario Fireballs	Ball Dash 	Right/Right	Field	4/10
Goomba 	Mario Fireballs	Ball Dash 	Right/Right	Run 	5/10
Dr. Mario(Unlockable) 	Mario Fireballs	Wall Jump 	Right/Right	Bat 	6/10
Dr. Mario(Unlockable) 	Mario Fireballs	Wall Jump 	Right/Right	Pitch	5/10
Dr. Mario(Unlockable) 	Mario Fireballs	Wall Jump 	Right/Right	Field	6/10
Dr. Mario(Unlockable) 	Mario Fireballs	Wall Jump 	Right/Right	Run 	5/10
Donkey Kong Jr.(Unlockable)	DK Explorers 	Clamber 	Left/Right 	Bat 	6/10
Donkey Kong Jr.(Unlockable)	DK Explorers 	Clamber 	Left/Right 	Pitch	8/10
Donkey Kong Jr.(Unlockable)	DK Explorers 	Clamber 	Left/Right 	Field	5/10
Donkey Kong Jr.(Unlockable)	DK Explorers 	Clamber 	Left/Right 	Run 	6/10
====Technique Players====
Character 	Default Team 	Running/Fielding	Bats/Throws	Stats	Stats
Mr. Blizzard 	Mario Fireballs	Super Jump 	Right/Right	Bat 	4/10
Mr. Blizzard 	Mario Fireballs	Super Jump 	Right/Right	Pitch	8/10
Mr. Blizzard 	Mario Fireballs	Super Jump 	Right/Right	Field	5/10
Mr. Blizzard 	Mario Fireballs	Super Jump 	Right/Right	Run 	3/10
Toad Minister 	Peach Royalties	Super Catch 	Left/Right 	Bat 	4/10
Toad Minister 	Peach Royalties	Super Catch 	Left/Right 	Pitch	5/10
Toad Minister 	Peach Royalties	Super Catch 	Left/Right 	Field	6/10
Toad Minister 	Peach Royalties	Super Catch 	Left/Right 	Run 	5/10
Magikoopa 	Wario Greedies 	Magical Catch 	Left/Right 	Bat 	4/10
Magikoopa 	Wario Greedies 	Magical Catch 	Left/Right 	Pitch	2/10
Magikoopa 	Wario Greedies 	Magical Catch 	Left/Right 	Field	8/10
Magikoopa 	Wario Greedies 	Magical Catch 	Left/Right 	Run 	3/10
Dry Bones 	Bowser Monsters	Sliding Catch 	Left/Left 	Bat 	5/10
Dry Bones 	Bowser Monsters	Sliding Catch 	Left/Left 	Pitch	4/10
Dry Bones 	Bowser Monsters	Sliding Catch 	Left/Left 	Field	4/10
Dry Bones 	Bowser Monsters	Sliding Catch 	Left/Left 	Run 	5/10
Koopa Paratroopa	DK Explorers 	Super Jump 	Left/Right 	Bat 	3/10
Koopa Paratroopa	DK Explorers 	Super Jump 	Left/Right 	Pitch	3/10
Koopa Paratroopa	DK Explorers 	Super Jump 	Left/Right 	Field	5/10
Koopa Paratroopa	DK Explorers 	Super Jump 	Left/Right 	Run 	6/10
Boo 	Wario Greedies 	Super Jump 	Left/Left 	Bat 	3/10
Boo 	Wario Greedies 	Super Jump 	Left/Left 	Pitch	8/10
Boo 	Wario Greedies 	Super Jump 	Left/Left 	Field	2/10
Boo 	Wario Greedies 	Super Jump 	Left/Left 	Run 	4/10
Dixie Kong 	DK Explorers 	Clamber 	Left/Right 	Bat 	2/10
Dixie Kong 	DK Explorers 	Clamber 	Left/Right 	Pitch	5/10
Dixie Kong 	DK Explorers 	Clamber 	Left/Right 	Field	6/10
Dixie Kong 	DK Explorers 	Clamber 	Left/Right 	Run 	6/10
====Speed Players====
Character 	Default Team 	Running/Fielding	Bats/Throws	Stats	Stats
Baby Mario 	Yoshi Eggs 	Wall Jump 	Right/Right	Bat 	3/10
Baby Mario 	Yoshi Eggs 	Wall Jump 	Right/Right	Pitch	5/10
Baby Mario 	Yoshi Eggs 	Wall Jump 	Right/Right	Field	3/10
Baby Mario 	Yoshi Eggs 	Wall Jump 	Right/Right	Run 	7/10
Baby Luigi(Unlockable)	Yoshi Eggs 	Wall Jump 	Left/Right 	Bat 	2/10
Baby Luigi(Unlockable)	Yoshi Eggs 	Wall Jump 	Left/Right 	Pitch	5/10
Baby Luigi(Unlockable)	Yoshi Eggs 	Wall Jump 	Left/Right 	Field	3/10
Baby Luigi(Unlockable)	Yoshi Eggs 	Wall Jump 	Left/Right 	Run 	8/10
Paragoomba 	DK Explorers 	Super Jump 	Right/Right	Bat 	3/10
Paragoomba 	DK Explorers 	Super Jump 	Right/Right	Pitch	2/10
Paragoomba 	DK Explorers 	Super Jump 	Right/Right	Field	6/10
Paragoomba 	DK Explorers 	Super Jump 	Right/Right	Run 	8/10
Monty Mole 	Mario Fireballs	Ball Dash 	Left/Right 	Bat 	3/10
Monty Mole 	Mario Fireballs	Ball Dash 	Left/Right 	Pitch	4/10
Monty Mole 	Mario Fireballs	Ball Dash 	Left/Right 	Field	4/10
Monty Mole 	Mario Fireballs	Ball Dash 	Left/Right 	Run 	7/10
Tumble(Unlockable) 	Peach Royalties	Super Jump 	Left/Left 	Bat 	3/10
Tumble(Unlockable) 	Peach Royalties	Super Jump 	Left/Left 	Pitch	3/10
Tumble(Unlockable) 	Peach Royalties	Super Jump 	Left/Left 	Field	4/10
Tumble(Unlockable) 	Peach Royalties	Super Jump 	Left/Left 	Run 	9/10
====Power Players====
Character 	Default Team 	Running/Fielding	Bats/Throws	Stats	Stats
Big Boo 	Wario Greedies 	Super Jump 	Right/Right	Bat 	7/10
Big Boo 	Wario Greedies 	Super Jump 	Right/Right	Pitch	5/10
Big Boo 	Wario Greedies 	Super Jump 	Right/Right	Field	3/10
Big Boo 	Wario Greedies 	Super Jump 	Right/Right	Run 	4/10
Wiggler 	
DK Explorers 	Sliding Catch 	Left/Right 	Bat 	7/10
Wiggler 	
DK Explorers 	Sliding Catch 	Left/Right 	Pitch	3/10
Wiggler 	
DK Explorers 	Sliding Catch 	Left/Right 	Field	4/10
Wiggler 	
DK Explorers 	Sliding Catch 	Left/Right 	Run 	6/10
Big Bob-Omb(Unlockable)	Wario Greedies 	Laser Beam 	Left/Right 	Bat 	9/10
Big Bob-Omb(Unlockable)	Wario Greedies 	Laser Beam 	Left/Right 	Pitch	5/10
Big Bob-Omb(Unlockable)	Wario Greedies 	Laser Beam 	Left/Right 	Field	3/10
Big Bob-Omb(Unlockable)	Wario Greedies 	Laser Beam 	Left/Right 	Run 	2/10
Hammer Bro. 	Bowser Monsters	Body Check 	Right/Right	Bat 	8/10
Hammer Bro. 	Bowser Monsters	Body Check 	Right/Right	Pitch	3/10
Hammer Bro. 	Bowser Monsters	Body Check 	Right/Right	Field	4/10
Hammer Bro. 	Bowser Monsters	Body Check 	Right/Right	Run 	3/10
Metal Mario(Unlockable)	Bowser Monsters	Sliding Catch 	Right/Right	Bat 	10/10
Metal Mario(Unlockable)	Bowser Monsters	Sliding Catch 	Right/Right	Pitch	6/10
Metal Mario(Unlockable)	Bowser Monsters	Sliding Catch 	Right/Right	Field	4/10
Metal Mario(Unlockable)	Bowser Monsters	Sliding Catch 	Right/Right	Run 	2/10
===Default Team Formations===
====Mario Fireballs====
*Mario (Captain)
*Luigi (Sub-captain)
*Goomba
*Red Goomba
*Koopa Troopa
*Red Koopa Troopa
*Monty Mole
*Mr. Blizzard
*Dr. Mario (unlockable)
====Peach Royalties====
*Peach (Captain)
*Daisy (Sub-Captain)
*Toad
*Blue Toad
*Green Toad
*Yellow Toad
*Purple Toad
*Toad Minister
*Tumble (unlockable)
====Yoshi Eggs====
*Yoshi (Captain)
*Birdo (Sub-captain)
*Baby Mario
*Red Shy Guy
*Blue Shy Guy
*Yellow Shy Guy
*Green Shy Guy
*White Shy Guy
*Baby Luigi (unlockable)
====Wario Greedies====
*Wario (Captain)
*Waluigi (Sub-captain)
*Blue Magikoopa
*Green Magikoopa
*Red Magikoopa
*Yellow Magikoopa
*Boo
*Big Boo
*Big Bob-omb (unlockable)
====DK Explorers====
*Donkey Kong (Captain)
*Diddy Kong (Sub-captain)
*Dixie Kong
*Paratroopa
*Green Paratroopa
*Paragoomba
*Blue Paragoomba
*Wiggler
*Donkey Kong Jr. (Unlockable)
====Bowser Monsters====
*Bowser (Captain)
*Koopa Kid (Sub-captain)
*Dry Bones
*Blue Dry Bones
*Black Dry Bones
*Hammer Bro.
*Boomerang Bro.
*Fire Bro.
*Metal Mario (unlockable)
===Chemistry===
Chemistry is a unique feature to Super Mario Baseball and its sequels. Player chemistry emphasizes the relationships between characters. When forming a team, the relationship status between the captain and their teammates affects the number of power stars the team starts with. Additionally, in the game, good chemistry occurs with two friends. When a player throws a ball to their "buddy", the ball travels faster than a normal throw would. Additionally, a player hits better when one of their friends are on base. Examples are Mario and Luigi, Yoshi and Birdo. Good chemistry is symbolized by a musical note.
Bad chemistry occurs conversely. When a character throws a ball to a character they dislike, the ball travels more slowly and is sometimes out of line. Bad chemistry is symbolized when a small zigzag line appears next to the players. Examples of bad chemistry include Mario and Bowser, Luigi and Waluigi. However, bad chemistry only occurs when the characters are fielding, and it does not happen all the time.
Character 	Good Chemistry 	Bad Chemistry
Mario 	LuigiPeachYoshiDr. Mario 	WarioBowserMetal Mario
Luigi 	MarioPeachDaisy 	WaluigiBooBig Boo
Peach 	MarioLuigiDaisyToadToad MinisterTumbleDr. Mario 	WarioBowserBig Bob-omb
Daisy 	PeachLuigiTumbleWiggler 	WaluigiBowserBig Boo
Yoshi 	MarioBirdoBaby MarioBaby Luigi 	-
Birdo 	YoshiShy GuyWiggler 	Wario
Wario 	WaluigiBooBig Bob-omb 	MarioPeachToadBaby MarioDr. Mario
Waluigi 	WarioMagikoopaBig Boo 	LuigiDaisyTumbleBaby Luigi
Donkey Kong 	Diddy KongDixie KongDonkey Kong Jr. 	Mr. Blizzard
Diddy Kong 	Donkey KongDixie KongWiggler 	-
Bowser 	Koopa KidHammer Bro.Dry BonesKoopa TroopaMetal Mario	MarioPeachToadDr. MarioDaisy
Koopa Kid 	BowserHammer Bro.Magikoopa 	Baby MarioBaby LuigiTumble
Toad 	PeachTumbleToad Minister 	WarioBowser
Toad Minister 	PeachToadTumble 	-
Tumble 	ToadToad MinisterPeachDaisy 	WaluigiKoopa Kid
Goomba 	ParagoombaMonty MoleMr. Blizzard 	Big Bob-omb
Paragoomba 	GoombaMonty MoleParatroopaDonkey Kong Jr. 	-
Shy Guy 	BirdoMonty MoleMr. Blizzard 	Baby MarioBaby Luigi
Wiggler 	Diddy KongDaisyBirdoMonty Mole 	Mr. Blizzard
Dixie Kong 	Donkey KongDiddy KongDonkey Kong Jr. 	-
Donkey Kong Jr.	Donkey KongDixie KongParagoomba 	-
Baby Mario 	YoshiBaby Luigi 	WarioKoopa KidShy Guy
Baby Luigi 	YoshiBaby Mario 	WaluigiKoopa KidShy Guy
Boo 	Big BooWarioMagikoopa 	Luigi
Big Boo 	BooDry BonesBig Bob-omb 	LuigiDaisy
Dry Bones 	BowserKoopa TroopaBig BooMetal Mario 	-
Koopa Troopa 	ParatroopaBowserMr. BlizzardDry Bones 	-
Paratroopa 	Koopa TroopaParagoomba 	-
Hammer Bro. 	BowserKoopa Kid 	Dr. Mario
Magikoopa 	BooWaluigiKoopa Kid 	-
Big Bob-omb 	WarioBig BooMetal Mario 	PeachGoomba
Monty Mole 	GoombaParagoombaShy GuyWigglerDr. Mario 	Metal Mario
Mr. Blizzard 	GoombaKoopa TroopaShy Guy 	Donkey KongWiggler
Dr. Mario 	MarioPeachMonty Mole 	BowserWario
Metal Mario 	BowserBig Bob-ombDry Bones 	MarioMonty Mole
==Items==
Items are purchasable in Challenge Mode by using Coins. Coins are obtained for purchasing by clearing missions or by winning minigames at the stadium. There are two types of items: One-game Items and Permanent Items.
===One-game Items===
These items last for one game of baseball.
*Nice Bat: Lets the player's character get hits more easily.
*Power Bat: Increases the power of the character's swings.
*Great Ball: Increases the speed of the character's pitches.
*Super Glove: Increases the Fielding ability of the characters.
*Koopa Sneakers: Makes the characters move faster.
*Friendship Emblem: Increases friendship between the team. Normally incompatible characters will become more friendly to their rivals.
*Superstar: Increases all stats and boosts friendship. Not available until every other item has been purchased at least once over the course of multiple Challenge Mode playthroughs.
===Permanent Items===
All of these items do not need to be purchased again. They cost 150 Coins and all of them have the same purpose: give a character the ability to use their special swings and pitches. Each one powers up one captain and become active when the compatible character is on the team.
* Red Fireball - Mario
* Green Fireball - Luigi
* Lovely Heart - Peach
* Pretty Flower - Daisy
* Egg - Yoshi
* Pink Egg - Birdo
* Gold Bomb - Wario
* Purple Bomb - Waluigi
* King Banana - Donkey Kong
* Chimp Banana - Diddy Kong
* Bullet Bill - Bowser
* Spiked Shell - Koopa Kid
* Toy Key - Does not give a character Special Moves. Allows access to Toy Field from Challenge Mode. This allows the player to carry Coins earned in Toy Field over to Challenge Mode. Appears only after beating every minigame in Challenge Mode. Toy Field's entrance opens in the Starting Map.
==Stadiums==
Image 	Corresponding Minigame	Description
200pxMario Stadium 	Bob-omb Derby 	An ordinary stadium that belongs to Mario (and possibly Luigi as well) located in the sunny hills of the Mushroom Kingdom. This stadium has no special features, being well suited for pure baseball.
200pxPeach Castle 	Wall Ball 	A ball park located in a beautiful garden outside Peach's Castle. Various ! Blocks float high above the field. The ball can hit those blocks and bounce to a different direction. When hitting specific ! Blocks, something different might happen. Yellow ! Blocks can give out Star Skills, Red ! Blocks can make the ball fly higher, Blue ! Blocks can make the ball fly to a random direction and Green ! Blocks can make the ball fall straight down. Additionally, Brick Blocks get destroyed when hit by the ball.
200pxYoshi Island 	Piranha Panic 	A ball park owned by Yoshi, located in Yoshi's Island. Piranha Plants grow widespread across the field, acting as hazards by attacking nearby players. Yellow Piranha Plants don't harm players and instead give Star Skills when hit.
Wario Mansion 	Treasure Nab 	A ball park located inside of a luxurious golden mansion owned by Wario. Grindels crash down whenever the trap pannels are hit by the ball, blocking players' paths towards the ball and crushing anyone under them. A single star pannel is located in the far middle of the stadium, giving out a Star Skill if hit by the ball.
DK Ship 	Barrel Batter 	A stadium set on top of a big ship owned by Donkey Kong, traveling through troubled waters. A gargantuan Blooper is located outside of the ship, ocasionally tilting the ship with its tentacles. Whenever this happens, barrels will roll down the stadium every so often, hurting players. If the ball hits a Blooper tentacle, it inmediately flees and gives out a Star Skill.
Bowser Airship(Unlockable)	Bullet Bummer 	A ball park located on top of an airship owned by Bowser. Various cannons are located at the extreme right and left fields, ocasionally shooting Bullet Bills at players. Sometimes, a cannon will shoot a Missile Bill, a dangerous Bullet Bill that will follow the character that has the ball. Additionally, Thwomps are located on top of the airship's background barriers, crashing down and blocking any would-be home run balls. Golden Bullet Bills appear on rare occasions, giving out Star Skills when hit.
*The player must complete Challenge Mode once to unlock Bowser Airship.
===Toy Field===
Toy Field is a special mode where up to four players can participate in a special field. Players take turns hitting pitched balls into a field made up of many spaces. Players earn coins depending on where the ball has landed. 1B hit advances all runner lights one base forward, earning 10 coins plus 30 (10 from each opponent) for any RBI. 2B Hit advances the lights 2 spots forward, earning 20 coins and again 30 for all RBI. 3B Hit spaces are the same, except earning 30 coins for the base score.
? Spaces start a slot wheel. If the wheel shows three Bob-ombs, then the player loses 90 coins, 30 to each opponent, and if nobody catches the ball after it lands there a random player is selected to bat. Three red shells steal 30 coins from a random player. Three Blue Spiny shells steals 100 coins with the leader. Three lightning bolts switches coin totals with the leader. Three lucky 7's changes all spaces to HR Spaces for 1 turn and gives a bat again, those HR spaces give a home run whenever they're hit. Three 1-UP shrooms lights up all the runner lights and earns a bat-again.
Hitting the Coin Spaces causes many coins to appear on the field. The fielders can collect the coins for a few seconds. After that time is up, the batter gets any remaining coins. Hitting the panels right next to the back wall reveals a letter. Hitting all the letters will spell "Home Run", and the player will get a home run, earning them more coins. If the ball is not caught when a batter hits it, the batter will go again.
In Challenge Mode's overworld, the player can access to Toy Field after obtaining the Toy Key, got after beating every minigame in Challenge Mode. Additionally, Coins earned in this mode will be carried over to Challenge Mode. Toy Field's design changes drastically in successor games, getting a nighttime and more casino-like appearance, while in this game it bears resemblance to Peach's Birthday Cake from Mario Party with giant character figures and giant food around the field. It also looks like a big colorful castle inside rather than a casino / arcade-looking field.
===Minigames===
==Records==
==Reception==
==Gallery==
SMB64 Logo.png|Game logo.
Mario SMB64.png|Mario
Peach SMB64.png|Peach
Yoshi SMB64.png|Yoshi
Luigi SMB64.png|Luigi
Daisy SMB64.png|Daisy
Birdo SMB64.png|Birdo
DiddyKong SMB64.png|Diddy Kong
DK SMB64.png|Donkey Kong
Wario SMB64.png|Wario
Waluigi SMB64.png|Waluigi
KoopaKid SMB64.png|Koopa Kid
Bowser SMB64.png|Bowser
==Names in other languages==
==Trivia==
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