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{{sub-stub}}'''''Clutch Hitter''''' is a baseball game originally released for [[Sega System 18]] hardware before being ported to the [[Sega Game Gear]]. The Game Gear version was only released in North America.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (クラッチヒッター) is a baseball game originally released for [[Sega System 18]] hardware before being ported to the [[Sega Game Gear]]. The Game Gear version was only released in North America.
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A "clutch hitter" is a player who is known for excelling in high-stakes situations (such as when the team is trailing late in the game).
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==Gameplay==
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===Game Gear version===
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The game follows the rules of Major League Baseball. Players can choose from any of the 26 teams from the [[wikipedia:1990 Major League Baseball season|1990 MLB season]]. The game has a [[Major League Baseball Players Association|MLBPA]] license, so players are identified by their initials and have accurate stats, but teams are identified only by their locale. Players choose a starting pitcher before each game.
  
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There are noticable differences between the Japanese and US versions of the arcade game - the US version has a MLB license and uses US teams, while the Japanese version opts for Japanese players and teams, albeit without an official license. There are also subtle changes to the presentation to reflect the two regions. A Chicken Leg, an enemy seen in ''[[Altered Beast]]'' and ''[[Golden Axe]]'', makes a cameo appearance in the results screen.
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=192|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Defense
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| screenshot=Clutch Hitter GG, Defense, Pitching.png
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| screenshot2=Clutch Hitter GG, Defense, Fielding.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=Pitching is shown from behind the pitcher. The player can position the pitcher on the mound with {{left}} and {{right}} and throw the ball with {{2}}. While throwing the ball, the player can use {{left}} and {{right}} for a breaking ball, {{up}} for a fastball, or {{down}} for a change-up (slow pitch). Faster pitches are harder for the batter to hit but more likely to travel farther or potentially result in a home run. The batter is eliminated when three strikes are thrown; the batter gets a free base if the pitcher throws four balls or hits the batter.
  
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''Clutch Hitter'' is considered to be an entry in the ''Super League'' series of baseball games, directly inspiring the improvements ''[[Pro Yakyuu Super League '91]]'' made to ''[[Super League]]''.  
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The player can open an overhead view of the bases with {{1}}. When this view is open, the pitcher can throw to a base by pressing {{2}} while holding a direction corresponding to the base ({{right}} for first, {{up}} for second, {{left}} for third, or {{down}} for home) to pick off runners trying to steal a base.
  
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==Physical Scans==
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Pitchers tire out over the course of the game. Fastballs and curve balls wear out pitchers faster. The player can substitute a relief pitcher by calling a timeout with {{Start}} and pressing {{2}}, then scrolling through the list of reliefs with {{up}} and {{down}} and pressing {{2}} to make the substitution (or {{1}} or {{Start}} to cancel).
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===System 18 Version===
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{{Scanflyer
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Fielding uses an overhead view, with the D-Pad controlling all of the fielders simultaneously. Once the ball is in possession, the fielder can throw it to base by pressing {{2}} while holding a direction corresponding to the base or press {{2}} by itself to throw to first base.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Offense
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| screenshot=Clutch Hitter GG, Offense, Hitting.png
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| screenshot2=Clutch Hitter GG, Offense, Running.png
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| screenshot3=Clutch Hitter GG, Offense, Home Run.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=Batting is shown from behind the umpire. The player can position the batter in the batter's box using the D-Pad and swing by holding {{2}}. The batter stops the swinging motion when the button is released (but does not pull it back). The batter can square up a bunt by pressing {{Start}} after the pitch; the batter can still move in the box while holding the bunt.
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The player can instruct a baserunner to lead-off by holding a direction corresponding to a base ({{right}} for first, {{up}} for second, {{left}} for third, or {{down}} for all runners) and pressing {{1}} or steal a base by holding a direction and also holding {{1}}. A runner can be instructed to return to base by pressing {{2}} while holding a direction. Runners automatically advance to the next base when a ball is hit.
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The player can substitute a pinch hitter by calling a timeout with {{Start}} and pressing {{2}}, then scrolling through the list of reliefs with {{up}} and {{down}} and pressing {{2}} to make the substitution (or {{1}} or {{Start}} to cancel).
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}}
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}}
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====Modes====
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The game has the following modes:
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*'''1P Play:''' A single-player mode for playing a single game against the computer. The player picks a team to play and a team to play against.
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*'''Vs Play:''' A two-player mode for two players competing with each other over a [[Gear-to-Gear Cable]].
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In either mode, players can choose to play a 5, 7, or 9 inning game.
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====Teams====
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On the team select screen, the player can switch between the two leagues with {{1}} and change the division with {{left}} or {{right}}.
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{| class="prettytable"
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! League !! Division !! Team !! Based on
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|-
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| rowspan="14" | American
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| rowspan="7" | Western
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| Minnesota || Minnesota Twins
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|-
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| Kansas City || Kansas City Royals
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|-
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| Oakland || Oakland Athletics
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|-
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| Seattle || Seattle Mariners
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|-
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| Chicago || Chicago White Sox
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|-
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| California || California Angels
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|-
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| Texas || Texas Rangers
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|-
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| rowspan="7" | Eastern
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| Detroit || Detroit Tigers
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|-
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| Toronto || Toronto Blue Jays
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|-
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| Milwaukee || Milwaukee Brewers
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|-
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| New York || New York Yankees
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|-
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| Boston || Boston Red Sox
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|-
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| Baltimore || Baltimore Orioles
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|-
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| Cleveland || Cleveland Indians
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|-
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| rowspan="12" | National
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| rowspan="6" | Western
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| San Francisco || San Francisco Giants
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|-
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| Cincinnati || Cincinnati Reds
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|-
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| Houston || Houston Astros
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|-
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| Los Angeles || Los Angeles Dodgers
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|-
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| Atlanta || Atlanta Braves
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|-
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| San Diego || San Diego Padres
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|-
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| rowspan="6" | Eastern
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| St. Louis || St. Louis Cardinals
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|-
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| New York || New York Mets
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|-
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| Montreal || Montreal Expos
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|-
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| Philadelphia || Philadelphia Phillies
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|-
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| Pittsburgh || Pittsburgh Pirates
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|-
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| Chicago || Chicago Cubs
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|}
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==History==
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''Clutch Hitter'' is considered to be an entry in the ''[[:Category:Super League|Super League]]'' series of baseball games, directly inspiring the improvements ''[[Pro Yakyuu Super League '91]]'' made to ''[[Super League (Mega Drive)|Super League]]''.
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==Versions==
 +
There are noticeable differences between the Japanese and US versions of the arcade game: the US version has a MLBPA license and uses US teams, while the Japanese version opts for Japanese players and teams. There are also subtle changes to the presentation to reflect the two regions. A Chicken Leg, an enemy seen in ''[[Altered Beast]]'' and ''[[Golden Axe]]'', makes a cameo appearance in the results screen.
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==Production credits==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Production credits}}
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
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==Promotional material==
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{{gallery
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|{{gitem|ClutchHitter System18 US Flyer.jpg|System 18 US flyer}}
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|{{gitem|ClutchHitter System18 JP Flyer.pdf|page=1|System 18 JP flyer}}
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}}
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==Physical scans==
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===System 18 version===
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| page2=ClutchHitter System18 JP Flyer2.jpg
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| instructioncard2=Notavailable.svg
 
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===Game Gear Version===
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===Game Gear version===
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| cart=ClutchHitter GG US Cart.jpg
 
| cart=ClutchHitter GG US Cart.jpg
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| manual=Clutchhitter gg us manual.pdf
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==Technical information==
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===ROM dump status===
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==References==
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[[Category:System 18 games]]
 

Latest revision as of 21:17, 8 November 2024

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ClutchHitter title.png

ClutchHitter GG Title.png

Clutch Hitter
System(s): Sega System 18, Sega Game Gear
Publisher: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Developer:
Licensor:
Arcade (System 18)
Nippon Professional Baseball (JP)
Arcade (System 18)
Sega Game Gear
Major League Baseball Players Association (US)
Peripherals supported:
Sega Game Gear
Gear-to-Gear Cable
Genre: Sports (baseball)

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Arcade (System 18)
JP		 ¥? ?
Arcade (System 18)
US		 $? ?





























Sega Game Gear
US 		$39.9539.95[1] 2311

Clutch Hitter (クラッチヒッター) is a baseball game originally released for Sega System 18 hardware before being ported to the Sega Game Gear. The Game Gear version was only released in North America.

A "clutch hitter" is a player who is known for excelling in high-stakes situations (such as when the team is trailing late in the game).

Gameplay

Game Gear version

The game follows the rules of Major League Baseball. Players can choose from any of the 26 teams from the 1990 MLB season. The game has a MLBPA license, so players are identified by their initials and have accurate stats, but teams are identified only by their locale. Players choose a starting pitcher before each game.

Clutch Hitter GG, Defense, Pitching.png

Clutch Hitter GG, Defense, Fielding.png

  • Clutch Hitter GG, Defense, Pitching.png

  • Clutch Hitter GG, Defense, Fielding.png

Defense
Pitching is shown from behind the pitcher. The player can position the pitcher on the mound with Left and Right and throw the ball with 2. While throwing the ball, the player can use Left and Right for a breaking ball, Up for a fastball, or Down for a change-up (slow pitch). Faster pitches are harder for the batter to hit but more likely to travel farther or potentially result in a home run. The batter is eliminated when three strikes are thrown; the batter gets a free base if the pitcher throws four balls or hits the batter.

The player can open an overhead view of the bases with 1. When this view is open, the pitcher can throw to a base by pressing 2 while holding a direction corresponding to the base (Right for first, Up for second, Left for third, or Down for home) to pick off runners trying to steal a base.

Pitchers tire out over the course of the game. Fastballs and curve balls wear out pitchers faster. The player can substitute a relief pitcher by calling a timeout with  START  and pressing 2, then scrolling through the list of reliefs with Up and Down and pressing 2 to make the substitution (or 1 or  START  to cancel).

Fielding uses an overhead view, with the D-Pad controlling all of the fielders simultaneously. Once the ball is in possession, the fielder can throw it to base by pressing 2 while holding a direction corresponding to the base or press 2 by itself to throw to first base.

Clutch Hitter GG, Offense, Hitting.png

Clutch Hitter GG, Offense, Running.png

Clutch Hitter GG, Offense, Home Run.png

  • Clutch Hitter GG, Offense, Hitting.png

  • Clutch Hitter GG, Offense, Running.png

  • Clutch Hitter GG, Offense, Home Run.png

Offense
Batting is shown from behind the umpire. The player can position the batter in the batter's box using the D-Pad and swing by holding 2. The batter stops the swinging motion when the button is released (but does not pull it back). The batter can square up a bunt by pressing  START  after the pitch; the batter can still move in the box while holding the bunt.

The player can instruct a baserunner to lead-off by holding a direction corresponding to a base (Right for first, Up for second, Left for third, or Down for all runners) and pressing 1 or steal a base by holding a direction and also holding 1. A runner can be instructed to return to base by pressing 2 while holding a direction. Runners automatically advance to the next base when a ball is hit.

The player can substitute a pinch hitter by calling a timeout with  START  and pressing 2, then scrolling through the list of reliefs with Up and Down and pressing 2 to make the substitution (or 1 or  START  to cancel).

Modes

The game has the following modes:

  • 1P Play: A single-player mode for playing a single game against the computer. The player picks a team to play and a team to play against.
  • Vs Play: A two-player mode for two players competing with each other over a Gear-to-Gear Cable.

In either mode, players can choose to play a 5, 7, or 9 inning game.

Teams

On the team select screen, the player can switch between the two leagues with 1 and change the division with Left or Right.

League Division Team Based on
American Western Minnesota Minnesota Twins
Kansas City Kansas City Royals
Oakland Oakland Athletics
Seattle Seattle Mariners
Chicago Chicago White Sox
California California Angels
Texas Texas Rangers
Eastern Detroit Detroit Tigers
Toronto Toronto Blue Jays
Milwaukee Milwaukee Brewers
New York New York Yankees
Boston Boston Red Sox
Baltimore Baltimore Orioles
Cleveland Cleveland Indians
National Western San Francisco San Francisco Giants
Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds
Houston Houston Astros
Los Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers
Atlanta Atlanta Braves
San Diego San Diego Padres
Eastern St. Louis St. Louis Cardinals
New York New York Mets
Montreal Montreal Expos
Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Chicago Cubs

History

Clutch Hitter is considered to be an entry in the Super League series of baseball games, directly inspiring the improvements Pro Yakyuu Super League '91 made to Super League.

Versions

There are noticeable differences between the Japanese and US versions of the arcade game: the US version has a MLBPA license and uses US teams, while the Japanese version opts for Japanese players and teams. There are also subtle changes to the presentation to reflect the two regions. A Chicken Leg, an enemy seen in Altered Beast and Golden Axe, makes a cameo appearance in the results screen.

Production credits

Main article: Clutch Hitter/Production credits.

Magazine articles

Main article: Clutch Hitter/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

ClutchHitter System18 US Flyer.jpg
System 18 US flyer
ClutchHitter System18 US Flyer.jpg

ClutchHitter System18 JP Flyer.pdf

PDF
System 18 JP flyer
ClutchHitter System18 JP Flyer.pdf

Physical scans

System 18 version

System 18, US
System 18, JP
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"Top" instructions
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"Long" instructions
Notavailable.svgNotavailable.svg
Instuction card(s)

Game Gear version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
(US) NTSC-U
80
[1]
(DE)
75
[2]
Sega Game Gear
 78
Based on
2 reviews

Clutch Hitter

Game Gear, US
ClutchHitter GG US Box Back.jpgNospine.pngClutchHitter GG US Box Front.jpg
Cover
ClutchHitter GG US Cart.jpg
Cart
Clutchhitter gg us manual.pdf
Manual

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Game Gear
✔
CRC32 d228a467
MD5 daba20a2e2acc99cd7824ca9de42af46
SHA-1 df7af6588652c3163ea6f445fa21ef76b9764cd0
128kB Cartridge (US)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 GamePro, "January 1992" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 132
  2. ↑ Play Time, "7/92" (DE; 1992-06-03), page 96


Clutch Hitter

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Games in the Super League series
Super League (System 16) (1987) | Super League (Mega Drive) (1989) | Clutch Hitter (1991) | Pro Yakyuu Super League '91 (1991) | Sports Talk Baseball (1992) | Pro Yakyuu Super League CD (1992) | Egawa Suguru no Super League CD (1993)
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