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1947 Deluxe Past Season with transactions and lineups available now!
Experience all the thrilling moments of the 1947 baseball season with our Deluxe Past Season edition. This is the season when Jackie Robinson of the Dodgers makes his groundbreaking debut, shattering the color barrier in major league baseball. The Dodgers win the pennant but lose the series to the hated Yankees in seven games.
The 1947 Deluxe Past Season database contains everything you need to play games using teams and players from the 1947 season -- a full set of ratings and statistics for every player who appeared in the big leagues that year, plus team rosters, manager profiles, ballpark ratings and league schedules. Statistics include official batting, pitching and fielding totals with left/right splits for all batters and pitchers.
More than just an update to the original Classic Past Season database, this "deluxed" edition has been recreated from an empty file as a completely new database using new tools and all of the latest statistical data from the most up-to-date online sources.
Database contents:
- basic player facts: names, batting and throwing hands, birthdates
- official batting and pitching statistics, including left/right splits
- fielding statistics by position
- games started at each position against left- and right-handed pitchers
- thousands of player ratings that you can see: injury, bunting, range, running, throwing, and so on
- thousands more player ratings that you can't see: the event tables and pitch-by-pitch ratings that make the game produce accurate results
- opening day rosters for every team, plus nearly 800 real-life transactions
- manager profiles for every team, including starting rotations, bullpen roles, saved lineups, depth charts, manager and player tendencies
- ballpark data, including dimensions, park factors, and weather ratings
- the original (as-scheduled) and as-played schedules for the season
- real-life starting lineups for every game played this season
The 1947 Deluxe Past Season database is priced at $24.95 and is available in version 12 format only. This means it can be installed with Diamond Mind Baseball: Version 12 but cannot be used with any other earlier version of the game.
Customers who have previously bought Diamond Mind's 1947 Classic Past Season database are eligible to buy this upgraded edition for the discounted price of $10. Send an email to dmb_info@imaginesports.com to request your discount promotion code.
Quick Links:
1947 Deluxe Past Season Database
How to Install a DMB Season Database
2023 ZiPS Projections Database Now Available!
For 2023, we have again collaborated with Dan Szymborski to bring you our projections database featuring stats and ratings generated by Dan's highly regarded ZiPS projection system.
The 2023 ZiPS Projections database includes updated rosters that incorporate off-season player moves; the new schedule; projected batting and pitching stats for more than 3000 players, including many top prospects; and manager profiles set up with rotations, lineups, and depth charts that represent our assessment of how the players will be used during the season.
The 2023 ZiPS Projections database is priced at $24.95 and is available in version 12 format only. This means it can be installed with Diamond Mind Baseball: Version 12 but cannot be used with any other earlier version of the game.
Postseason Teams. All customers who buy the 2023 ZiPS Projections database before October 1st, 2023 will receive the 2023 Postseason Teams database for no extra charge in early October.
Ballparks. We have added three new DMB-style ballpark diagrams for the 2023 season: Citi Field, Comerica Park and Rogers Centre. These image files are available as free downloads from our Park Images page.
Quick Links:
2023 ZiPS Projections Database
How to Install a DMB Season Database
1954 Deluxe Past Season with transactions and lineups available now!
1954: A Baseball Season for the Ages
Oh, what a season! The 1954 Major League Baseball season was an absolute roller coaster of excitement, full of thrilling games, incredible talent, and unforgettable moments. It was a year that saw the rise of new legends and the continuation of storied rivalries, with heroes emerging to inspire generations to come.
The stage was set early on, with a fierce competition between the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers in the National League. The Giants, led by the brilliant young center fielder Willie Mays, were an unstoppable force throughout the season. Mays, who had only recently returned from military service, was on fire. His famous over-the-shoulder catch in the World Series, now known as "The Catch," remains one of the most iconic moments in the history of the sport.
The Dodgers, on the other hand, were no slouches themselves. With a roster packed with talent, including stars like Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider, and Roy Campanella, Brooklyn was ready to make its mark. The rivalry between these two powerhouses had fans on the edge of their seats all season long, as they battled it out for supremacy in the National League.
Over in the American League, the Cleveland Indians were the team to beat. They finished the regular season with an astounding record of 111-43, setting an American League record for the most wins in a single season. Led by the legendary pitching duo of Bob Lemon and Early Wynn, the Indians boasted a formidable rotation that was the envy of the league. Add in the offensive prowess of Al Rosen, Larry Doby, and Bobby Avila, and the Indians seemed unstoppable.
As the season progressed, it became increasingly clear that the World Series was going to be a showdown for the ages. The Giants ultimately emerged victorious in the National League, earning the right to face the juggernaut Indians in a best-of-seven series. Baseball fans everywhere were salivating at the prospect of this epic clash.
The 1954 World Series, however, proved to be a stunning upset. The New York Giants, seemingly the underdogs, defied all expectations and swept the mighty Cleveland Indians in just four games. The Giants' pitching staff, led by Johnny Antonelli and Ruben Gomez, was absolutely dominant, silencing the Indians' powerful lineup. At the plate, Dusty Rhodes provided some unexpected heroics, with four hits in only six at bats with two home runs and seven RBIs in a limited role.
But it was Mays' catch in Game 1 that has become the defining moment of the 1954 season. With the score tied in the eighth inning and two runners on base, Cleveland's Vic Wertz hit a deep drive to center field. Mays raced back to make a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch, then spun and threw the ball back to the infield to prevent the runners from advancing. The play is still regarded as one of the greatest in baseball history, and it helped the Giants win the game and ultimately sweep the series.
As we look back on the 1954 Major League Baseball season, it's hard not to get swept up in the excitement and drama that unfolded. It was a year that featured some of the greatest players to ever don a uniform, and it provided moments that will forever be etched in our memories. From the intense rivalry between the Giants and Dodgers to the stunning World Series upset, the 1954 season was truly one for the ages. So here's to 1954, a baseball season that will never be forgotten!
Presenting the 1954 Deluxe Past Season Database:
Experience the excitement of the 1954 baseball season with the 1954 Deluxe Past Season database, now available for Diamond Mind Baseball. This comprehensive database provides everything you need to recreate and manage games using teams and players from the 1954 season.
Not merely an update to the original Classic Past Season database, this "deluxe" edition has been meticulously reconstructed from scratch as an entirely new database. Utilizing advanced tools and incorporating the most recent statistical data gathered from the most up-to-date online sources.
Database contents:
- basic player facts: names, batting and throwing hands, birthdates
- official batting and pitching statistics, including left/right splits
- fielding statistics by position
- games started at each position against left- and right-handed pitchers
- thousands of player ratings that you can see: injury, bunting, range, running, throwing, and so on
- thousands more player ratings that you can't see: the event tables and pitch-by-pitch ratings that make the game produce accurate results
- opening day rosters for every team, plus nearly 800 real-life transactions
- manager profiles for every team, including starting rotations, bullpen roles, saved lineups, depth charts, manager and player tendencies
- ballpark data, including dimensions, park factors, and weather ratings
- the original (as-scheduled) and as-played schedules for the season
- real-life starting lineups for every game played this season
Compatibility and Pricing:
The 1954 Deluxe Past Season database is available exclusively in version 12 format, priced at $24.95. This means it can only be installed with Diamond Mind Baseball: Version 12 and is not compatible with earlier versions of the game.
Upgrade Discount for 1954 Classic Past Season Customers:
If you've previously purchased Diamond Mind's 1954 Classic Past Season database, you're eligible for an upgrade discount! You can buy the 1954 Deluxe Past Season database for a discounted price of $10. To request your discount promotion code, simply send an email to dmb_info@imaginesports.com.
Quick Links:
1954 Deluxe Past Season Database
How to Install a DMB Season Database
2022 Annual Season Database Now Available!
2022 Annual Season Database
$29.95
The 2022 Annual Season Database was released on December 20th, 2022 and is now available for order and immediate download from our online store.
The 2022 Annual Season Database is packed with information, including everything you need to play games using teams and players from the 2022 season -- a full set of ratings and statistics for every player who appeared in the big leagues this year; full team rosters; manager profiles; updated ballpark ratings; a full set of real-life transactions and game-by-game lineups for season replays; and two versions of the inter-league schedule (as-scheduled and as-played). Statistics include official batting, pitching and fielding totals with left/right splits for all batters and pitchers.
The "Starting Pitcher as DH" rule
Beginning in 2022, MLB introduced a new Starting Pitcher as Designated Hitter rule -- commonly known as the "Ohtani rule". This rule allows a team to choose the same player as both the starting pitcher and designated hitter (DH) and then make in-game substitutions as if there are two different players in the lineup.
If you have the version 12a patch installed, this new rule can be set with the "Starting pitcher as DH" option in your League or Organization's Rules/options page and will be enabled by default for the 2022 season.
Therefore, it is necessary to have the version 12a patch installed to be able to play the 2022 season and take advantage of this new rule.
If you don't already own the Diamond Mind Baseball: Version 12 game you can buy the game together with the 2022 Annual Season Database and save $10 off the total price. Add both items to your cart and enter the shopping code NEW2022BUN on the checkout page to apply the discount.
Quick Links:
Diamond Mind Baseball: Version 12
Season Database Tips (DMB Forums)
Updated December 20th, 2022
Version 12a Patch
The Version 12a Patch
On Friday, December 16th, we released a software patch for the version 12 game. This update includes support for MLB's new Starting Pitcher as Designated Hitter rule, otherwise known as the "Ohtani rule" as well a number of other enhancements and bug fixes.
We wanted to make sure that this update was ready before the 2022 season database because support for allowing a starting pitcher to also appear in the lineup as the Designated Hitter will be a necessary enhancement for anyone wishing to replay the 2022 season and for leagues that will be based on the 2022 database.
We have created a Version 12a Patch information page that includes all of the details about this update, including a list of the fixes along with download and installation instructions.
Version 12a Patch Information Page
The "Ohtani Rule" and the 2022 Season
The 2022 Annual Season Season Database will be ready for release on Tuesday, December 20th, 2022.
Beginning in 2022, MLB introduced a new Starting Pitcher as Designated Hitter rule (Rule 5.11(b)) -- commonly known as the "Ohtani rule". This rule allows a team to choose the same player as both the starting pitcher and designated hitter (DH) and then make in-game substitutions as if there are two different players in the lineup.
If you have the version 12a patch installed, this new rule can be set with the "Starting pitcher as DH" option in your League or Organization's Rules/options page and will be enabled by default for the 2022 season.
Therefore, it will be necessary to have the version 12a patch installed to be able to play the 2022 season and take advantage of this new rule.
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