2023 Annual Season Database Now Available!
2023 Annual Season Database
$29.95
The 2023 Annual Season Database was released on December 18th, 2023 and is now available for order and immediate download from our online store.
The 2023 Annual Season Database is packed with information, including everything you need to play games using teams and players from the 2023 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.
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 more than 5,200 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 Pickoff Throw Rule and the 2023 Season
In 2023, baseball implemented a new rule that limits a pitcher to only three pickoff attempts during a plate appearance. If on the third attempt the pitcher fails to make an out, a balk will be called.
With the version 12b patch installed, you can enable the new rule using the "Pickoff throw limit" option found on your League or Organization's Rules/Options page. This option will be enabled by default in the 2023 season database.
To play the 2023 season and utilize this new rule, it will be necessary to have the version 12b patch installed.
If you don't already own the Diamond Mind Baseball: Version 12 game you can buy the game together with the 2023 Annual Season Database and save $10 off the total price. Add both items to your cart and enter the shopping code NEW2023BUN on the checkout page to apply the discount.
Quick Links:
Diamond Mind Baseball: Version 12
How to Install a DMB Season Database
Tips for getting your season replay started
Season Database Tips (DMB discussion and support forums)
Updated December 18th, 2023
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
2021 Annual Season Database now available!
2021 Annual Season Database
$29.95
The 2021 Annual Season Database was released on December 16th, 2021 and is now available for order and immediate download from our online store.
The 2021 Annual Season Database is packed with information, including everything you need to play games using teams and players from the 2021 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 2021 Annual Season Database is priced at $29.95 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.
Ballparks: We have added a new DMB style ballpark diagram for the 2021 season: TD Ballpark (new in 2021). This image file is available as a free download from our Park Images page.
If you don't already own the Diamond Mind Baseball: Version 12 game you can buy the game together with the 2021 Annual Season Database and save $10 off the total price. Add both items to your cart and enter the shopping code NEW2021BUN on the checkout page to apply the discount.
Quick Links:
Diamond Mind Baseball: Version 12
Diamond Mind Baseball Encyclopedia for version 12
Season Database Tips (DMB Forums)
Updated December 16th, 2021
2020 Season Database Update (and patch)
On January 18th, 2021, we updated our master copies of both the 60-game and 162-game editions of the 2020 season to correct some ratings and player short names.
Please refer to the Scope of Changes note on the 2020 Season Database Changes web page for the complete details about these changes.
To check if your copy of the 2020 Season Database is up to date, have a look in the Notes tab of the Organizer window with your installed copy of the 2020 season as the active database. If the date of the "2020 Updates" note is 1/18/2021 or later then you already have the most up to date version.
In addition, we have released a season patch that will allow you to update your already installed copy of the 2020 season. The patch is not a complete copy of the 2020 season database. It is a program that applies the corrections to an already installed copy of the 2020 season without disturbing the work you may have already done to your team rosters and league structure. Instructions on using the 2020 season patch and the link to download it can be found on the 2020 Season Database Changes web page.
To request a free updated replacement file for download, send an email to dmb_info@imaginesports.com.
We apologize for these errors and for any inconvenience.
Updated: 1/19/2021
Version 12 and the 2020 Season are Here!
Diamond Mind Baseball: Version 12
We are very excited to announce that Diamond Mind Baseball: Version 12 is now available!
Along with many other improvements, this new version includes full support for all of the latest MLB rule changes so that you can continue to enjoy the most accurate strategy-oriented baseball game with seasons from the past, present and into the future.
Visit our Version 12 Enhancements page to see all the changes.
Here's what you need to know:
Upgrade discount. Customers who have bought a previous version of the game are eligible to receive a discount of $5 off the regular price of $29.95 when buying the version 12 game. Enter the shopping code UPGRADE on the checkout page to apply the discount.
Backward compatibility. As with all of our past upgrades, version 12 will automatically convert databases from prior formats (as far back as version 8) to the latest, thereby preserving your investment in Diamond Mind seasons.
Version 11 is not going away. We will continue to support version 11, and we'll produce new season databases in version 11 format until demand for that format drops to a very low level.
2020 Annual Season Database
The 2020 Annual Season Database is packed with information, including everything you need to play games using teams and players from the 2020 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 three schedules, the original 162-game (as-scheduled) schedule and two 60-game (as-scheduled and as-played) schedules reflecting the pandemic shortened season. Statistics include official batting, pitching and fielding totals with left/right splits for all batters and pitchers.
This year we are making available a second special edition of the 2020 season database to accommodate draft league play. This database contains all the same information as the regular edition but will have the player stats pro-rated for a 162-game season.
You can choose your preferred edition when you place your order. If you would like a copy of both editions of the 2020 season database, you can contact us at dmb_info@imaginesports.com to request a free copy of the alternative edition by email.
Quick Links:
Diamond Mind Baseball: Version 12
Diamond Mind Baseball Encyclopedia for version 12
We've also added a new article to the DMB Support Library:
2020: A most interesting season
Article updated May 8th, 2021.
