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{{stub}}'''''Super League''''' (スーパーリーグ) is a 1989 baseball game by [[Sega]] for the [[Sega Mega Drive]]. When released in the US, it was renamed '''''[[:wikipedia:Tommy Lasorda|Tommy Lasorda]] Baseball'''''.
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'''''Super League''''' (スーパーリーグ), known in the United States as '''''Tommy Lasorda Baseball''''', is a [[Mega Drive]] baseball game developed by [[Sega R&D 2]] and published by [[Sega]] in 1984.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20200720095133/https://sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software.html}}{{magref|ce|8.07|15}}
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The American version of the game was endorsed by [[wikipedia:Tommy Lasorda|Tommy Lasorda]], who was manager of the [[wikipedia:Los Angeles Dodgers|Los Angeles Dodgers]] at the time.
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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The game is a major league baseball game. The Western versions features teams modeled after [[Major League Baseball]], while the Japanese version teams are based on the [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] league. Player names and statistics are fictional.
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Before each game, players can change the batting order and the starting pitchers. Player one is always the visitor and bats first.
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=320|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Defense
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| screenshot=Super League MD US, Defense, Pitching.png
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| screenshot2=Super League MD US, Defense, Fielding.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=When pitching, {{left}} and {{right}} position the pitcher on the mound and {{C}} throws the ball. During the pitch, holding {{left}} throws a slider, {{right}} throws a curve, and {{up}} throws a change-up (which can be combined with the others to throw a slow slider or a slow curve). While pitching, the player can change the position of the fielders by pressing {{A}} while pressing a direction on the D-Pad. The fielders can move two steps in any direction. Moving the fielders in makes it easier to catch ground balls and bunts, while moving the fielders back better positions them to field fly balls from hard hitters.
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The stamina of the pitcher is shown under his ERA in the bottom-right corner of the screen. When a pitcher is low on stamina, the ball becomes harder to control. The player can substitute a relief pitcher by pausing the game with {{Start}} and choosing a substitute.
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Pressing {{B}} when there are runners on base shows an overhead view of the diamond. From this view, the pitcher can throw the ball to a base to pick off a runner trying to steal a base by pressing {{C}} while holding a direction corresponding to the base ({{right}} for first, {{up}} for second, {{left}} for third, or {{down}} for home). The pitcher can run the ball to a base himself for a tag-out by pressing {{B}} while holding a direction corresponding to the base.
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When fielding, the D-Pad controls the fielder closest to the ball; the computer controls the other fielders. A yellow dot on the miniature field in the bottom-right corner of the screen tracks the ball as it moves; a yellow circle flashes to show where the ball will land, to help position a fielder to catch it. Wind can affect the trajectory of the ball's flight (if enabled). After catching the ball, it can be thrown to base by pressing {{C}} while holding a direction corresponding to the base.
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=When hitting, the D-Pad positions the batter in the batter's box. Holding {{C}} performs a complete swing; only tapping {{C}} does a check swing (which can be done multiple times, depending on the positioning of the batter, but the batter completes the swing if the bat passes over home plate). Pressing {{A}} holds a bunt (or pressing {{A}} again releases it). Tapping {{left}} or {{right}} aims the bunt in a direction.
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Before the pitch, the player can lead-off by pressing {{B}} while holding a direction corresponding to the destination base ({{right}} for first, {{up}} for second, {{left}} for third, or {{down}} for home). After the wind-up, the player can steal a base in the same way. The player can have a runner return to base by pressing {{C}} while holding a direction corresponding to the destination base.
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The player can call in a pinch hitter or substitute a runner by pausing the game with {{Start}} before the pitcher winds up and selecting a substitute.
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===Modes===
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The game modes are named differently depending on the region of the game:
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*'''U.S. East/West Mode''' and '''World East/West Mode''' ('''C-League Mode''' and '''P-League Mode''' in the Japanese version): Starts a 30-game season. This mode is for one player competing against computer-controlled teams. The name of the mode indicates the league and the division (or just the league in the Japanese version) of the teams available. If the player wins the league championship, the player's team progresses to the World Series in the Western versions or the Nippon Series in the Japanese version, a best-of-seven game playoff series. The game uses a password for continuing.
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*'''Open Game''' ('''Open Mode''' in the Japanese version): A single game for one player against a computer opponent. The player can choose any team to play and for the opponent.
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*'''Exhibition Game''' ('''Vs Mode''' in the Japanese version): A single game for two players competing against one another. Players can choose any team to play.
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In the options, the player can set the computer difficulty (Easy, Normal, or Hard) and whether to bias the game towards pitchers or batters or have an equal game of skill between both. There are also toggles for fielding errors and the ball marker (that shows where the ball will land) and three settings for wind (Off for no wind, Easy for slight wind effects on the ball, and Hard for possibly major wind effects on the ball, especially when it is hit high into the air).
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===Teams===
 
===Teams===
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No versions of ''Super League'' carry official licenses from baseball organisations, however both the Japanese and Western versions use teams "inspired" by their real life counterparts. Likewise, all player names are fictional.
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No versions of ''Super League'' carry official licenses from baseball organisations. However, both the Japanese and Western versions use teams inspired by their real life counterparts. Likewise, all player names are fictional.
  
 
====Western versions====
 
====Western versions====
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In the West, teams are inspired by those which competeted in the 1989 [[wikipedia:Major League Baseball|Major League Baseball]] season.
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In the West, teams are based on those that competed in the [[wikipedia:1989 Major League Baseball season|1989 Major League Baseball season]]. The "U.S. League" corresponds to the American League, and the "World League" corresponds to the National League.
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{| class="prettytable"
 
{| class="prettytable"
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|+ U.S. League East Division
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! League !! Division !! Team !! Based on
 
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! '''Team''' || '''Based on'''
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| rowspan="14" | U.S.
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| rowspan="7" | Eastern
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}} DET || Detroit Tigers
 
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|-
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| DET || [[wikipedia:Detroit Tigers|Detroit Tigers]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=40}} TOR || Toronto Blue Jays
 
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|-
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| TOR || [[wikipedia:Toronto Blue Jays|Toronto Blue Jays]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=80}} MIL || Milwaukee Brewers
 
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|-
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| MIL || [[wikipedia:Milwaukee Brewers|Milwaukee Brewers]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=120}} NY || New York Yankees
 
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|-
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| NY || [[wikipedia:New York Yankees|New York Yankees]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=160}} BOS || Boston Red Sox
 
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|-
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| BOS || [[wikipedia:Boston Red Sox|Boston Red Sox]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=200}} BAL || Baltimore Orioles
 
|-
 
|-
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| BAL || [[wikipedia:Baltimore Oriols|Baltimore Oriols]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=240}} CLE || Cleveland Indians
 
|-
 
|-
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| CLE || [[wikipedia:Cleveland Indians|Cleveland Indians]]
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| rowspan="7" | Western
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|}
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=40 | crop_y=0}} MIN || Minnesota Twins
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{| class="prettytable"
 
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|+ U.S. League West Division
 
 
|-
 
|-
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! '''Game Name''' || '''Real Team'''
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=40 | crop_y=40}} KC || Kansas City Royals
 
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|-
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| MIN || [[wikipedia:Minnesota Twins|Minnesota Twins]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=40 | crop_y=80}} OAK || Oakland Athletics
 
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|-
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| KC || [[wikipedia:Kansas City Royals|Kansas City Royals]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=40 | crop_y=120}} SEA || Seattle Mariners
 
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|-
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| OAK || [[wikipedia:Oakland Athletics|Oakland Athletics]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=40 | crop_y=160}} CHI || Chicago White Sox
 
|-
 
|-
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| SEA || [[wikipedia:Seattle Mariners|Seattle Mariners]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=40 | crop_y=200}} CAL || California Angels
 
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|-
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| CHI || [[wikipedia:Chicago White Sox|Chicago White Sox]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=40 | crop_y=240}} TEX || Texas Rangers
 
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|-
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| CAL || [[wikipedia:California Angels|California Angels]]
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| rowspan="12" | World
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| rowspan="6" | Eastern
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=0}} STL || St. Louis Cardinals
 
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|-
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| TEX || [[wikipedia:Texas Rangers|Texas Rangers]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=40}} NY || New York Mets
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{| class="prettytable"
 
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|+ World League East Division
 
 
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! '''Team''' || '''Based on'''
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=80}} MON || Montreal Expos
 
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|-
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| StL || [[wikipedia:Saint Louise Cardinals|Saint Louise Cardinals]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=120}} PHI || Philadelphia Phillies
 
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|-
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| NY || [[wikipedia:New York Mets|New York Mets]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=160}} PIT || Pittsburgh Pirates
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| MON || [[wikipedia:Montreal Expos|Montreal Expos]]
 
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|-
 
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| PHI || [[wikipedia:Philadelphia Phillies|Philadelphia Phillies]]
 
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|-
 
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| PIT || [[wikipedia:Pittsburg Pirates|Pittsburg Pirates]]
 
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|-
 
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| CHI || [[wikipedia:Chicago Cubs|Chicago Cubs]]
 
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|}
 
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{| class="prettytable"
 
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|+ World League West Division
 
 
|-
 
|-
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! '''Team''' || '''Based on'''
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=200}} CHI || Chicago Cubs
 
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| SF || [[wikipedia:San Francisco Giants|San Francisco Giants]]
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| rowspan="6" | Western
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=120 | crop_y=0}} SF || San Francisco Giants
 
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| CIN || [[wikipedia:Cincinnati Reds|Cincinnati Reds]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=120 | crop_y=40}} CIN || Cincinnati Reds
 
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|-
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| HOU || [[wikipedia:Houston Astros|Houston Astros]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=120 | crop_y=80}} HOU || Houston Astros
 
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|-
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| LA || [[wikipedia:Los Angeles Dodgers|Los Angeles Dodgers]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=120 | crop_y=120}} LA || Los Angeles Dodgers
 
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|-
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| ATL || [[wikipedia:Atlanta Braves|Atlanta Braves]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=120 | crop_y=160}} ATL || Atlanta Braves
 
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|-
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| SD || [[wikipedia:San Diego Padres|San Diego Padres]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD US, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=120 | crop_y=200}} SD || San Diego Padres
 
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====Japanese version====
 
====Japanese version====
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In Japan, ''Super League'' is inspired by the teams of the 1989 [[wikipedia:Nippon Professional Baseball|Nippon Professional Baseball]] season.
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In Japan, the teams are based on those of the [[wikipedia:1989 Nippon Professional Baseball season|1989 Nippon Professional Baseball season]].
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|+ Central Division
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! League !! Division !! Team !! Based on
 
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! '''Team''' || '''Based on'''
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| rowspan="14" | U.S.
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| rowspan="6" | Central
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| {{sprite | Super League MD JP, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}} Dracons || Chunichi Dragons
 
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| Dracons || [[wikipedia:Chunichi Dragons|Chunichi Dragons]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD JP, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=40 | crop_y=0}} Gaints || Yomiuri Giants
 
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| Gaints || [[wikipedia:Yomiuri Giants|Yomiuri Giants]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD JP, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=0}} Carves || Hiroshima Toyo Carp
 
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| Carves || [[wikipedia:Hiroshima Toyo Carp|Hiroshima Toyo Carp]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD JP, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=120 | crop_y=0}} Sallows || Yakult Swallows
 
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| Sallows || [[wikipedia:Yakult Swallows|Yakult Swallows]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD JP, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=0}} Whoels || Yokohama Taigou Whales
 
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| Whoels || [[wikipedia:Yokohama Taigo Whales|Yokohama Taigo Whales]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD JP, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=200 | crop_y=0}} Tiders || Hanshin Tigers
 
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| Tiders || [[wikipedia:Hanshin Tigers|Hanshin Tigers]]
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| rowspan="6" | Pacific
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| {{sprite | Super League MD JP, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=40}} Leopons || Seibu Lions
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! '''Team''' || '''Based on'''
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| {{sprite | Super League MD JP, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=40 | crop_y=40}} Buffals || Kintetsu Buffaloes
 
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|-
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| Leopons || [[wikipedia:Seibu Lions|Seibu Lions]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD JP, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=40}} Figers || Nippon-Ham Fighters
 
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|-
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| Buffals || [[wikipedia:Kintetsu Buffaloes|Kintetsu Buffaloes]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD JP, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=120 | crop_y=40}} Brives || Orix Braves
 
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|-
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| Figers || [[wikipedia:Nippon-Ham Fighters|Nippon-Ham Fighters]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD JP, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=40}} Hawkas || Fukuoka Daiei Hawks
 
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|-
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| Brives || [[wikipedia:Orix Braves|Orix Braves]]
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| {{sprite | Super League MD JP, Teams.png | crop_width=40 | crop_height=40 | crop_x=200 | crop_y=40}} Orvons || Lotte Orions
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|-
 
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| Hawkas || [[wikipedia:Fukuoka Daiei Hawks|Fukuoka Daiei Hawks]]
 
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|-
 
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| Orvons || [[wikipedia:Lotte Orions|Lotte Orions]]
 
 
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|}
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===Controls===
 
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*'''Hitting''': Use the D-pad to move around, {{A}} to do a touch, and {{C}} to swing.
 
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*'''Steal Base''': If you have a player in other base, while you wait to the pitcher to throw you can point towards next base. If you are in base 1 you can start press {{B}} + {{up}} and you will see your player from 1st base approaching carefully to 2nd base. If you do this when the pitcher starts the pitch you probably stole that base.
 
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*'''Running''': Use D-pad to point to base base the player will move: {{right}} 1st Base, {{up}} 2nd Base, {{left}} 3rd Base, {{down}} 4rd Base. When a player arrive to a base you need to press {{B}} + next base direction to make him move to next base. If you want to return into a base press {{C}} + previous base direction.
 
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*'''Pitching''': Use {{left}} and {{right}} to move around and {{C}} to pitch.
 
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*'''Pitching Styles''': To throw a Curve after {{C}} for pitch press {{right}}. To throw a Slider after {{C}} press {{left}}. To throw a Change-Up after {{C}} press {{up}}. To throw a Slow Slider after {{C}} press {{up}} and then {{left}}. To throw a Slow Curve after {{C}} press {{up}} and then {{right}}.
 
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*'''Defense Pitching''': When you are the pitcher you can try to eliminate other players are occuping bases. Press {{B}} and then if you want to throw to a base {{C}} + direction of the base. If you want to eliminate by tag a player press {{B}} + irection of the base if going that player.
 
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*'''Field''': Use D-pad to move the player. When you catch the ball you can throw to a base pressing {{C}} + direction of base, or you can try to eliminate by tag using {{B}} + direction base
 
  
 
==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
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*'''Sound Coordinator:''' [[Roge]]
 
*'''Sound Coordinator:''' [[Roge]]
 
*'''Director:''' [[Yamaichi]], [[Mae]]
 
*'''Director:''' [[Yamaichi]], [[Mae]]
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*'''Special Thanks:''' [[Ryuchan]], [[Min]], [[Akinori Nishiyama|Works Nishi]], [[Kota]], [[Si Extra]], [[Morii]], [[Stresteles]], [[Lee]], [[Lander]], [[Kuma]], [[Uru Uru]], [[Tatsuo Matsuda|Tatsu]], [[Usida Moo]], [[Nekoda Nya]], [[Inuda Wan]], [[Umada Hihiin]]
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*'''Special Thanks:''' [[Ryuichi Hattori|Ryuchan]], [[Min]], [[Akinori Nishiyama|Works Nishi]], [[Kota]], [[Si Extra]], [[Morii]], [[Stresteles]], [[Lee]], [[Lander]], [[Kuma]], [[Uru Uru]], [[Tatsuo Matsuda|Tatsu]], [[Usida Moo]], [[Nekoda Nya]], [[Inuda Wan]], [[Umada Hihiin]]
 
*'''Presented by:''' [[Sega]]
 
*'''Presented by:''' [[Sega]]
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| source=In-game credits
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| pdf=Super League MD credits.pdf
 
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*'''Japanese cover artist:''' [[Hiroaki Shioya]]
 
*'''Japanese cover artist:''' [[Hiroaki Shioya]]
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==Promotional material==
 
==Promotional material==
 
{{gallery
 
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|{{gitem|MDMSGG MX advert.jpg|MX advert (1992)}}
 
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| region=SE (rental; [[Hent Gruppen|Hent]]; black)
 
| front=SuperLeague MD SE rental Box.jpg
 
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===ROM dump status===
 
===ROM dump status===
 
{{romtable|
 
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Super League/Tommy Lasorda Baseball
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Mega-Tech
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Distributor: Hent Gruppen (SE rental), Tec Toy (BR)
Genre: Sports[1][2] (baseball)

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
JP 		¥5,8005,800 G-4006
Sega Mega Drive
US 		$59.9959.99[4] 1200
Sega Mega Drive
US
(Classic) 		$29.9529.95[5] 1200C
Sega Mega Drive
US ▼
(Sega Channel) 		SUBsub
Videogame Rating Council: GA
Sega Mega Drive
EU 		1200
Sega Mega Drive
UK 		£34.9934.99[8][9] 1200
Sega Mega Drive
SE
(Rental)
Sega Mega Drive
AU
Sega Mega Drive
CA
Sega Mega Drive
BR
Arcade (Mega-Tech System)
UK		 £? ?

























Super League (スーパーリーグ), known in the United States as Tommy Lasorda Baseball, is a Mega Drive baseball game developed by Sega R&D 2 and published by Sega in 1984.[2][3]

The American version of the game was endorsed by Tommy Lasorda, who was manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers at the time.

Gameplay

The game is a major league baseball game. The Western versions features teams modeled after Major League Baseball, while the Japanese version teams are based on the Nippon Professional Baseball league. Player names and statistics are fictional.

Before each game, players can change the batting order and the starting pitchers. Player one is always the visitor and bats first.

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Defense
When pitching, Left and Right position the pitcher on the mound and C throws the ball. During the pitch, holding Left throws a slider, Right throws a curve, and Up throws a change-up (which can be combined with the others to throw a slow slider or a slow curve). While pitching, the player can change the position of the fielders by pressing A while pressing a direction on the D-Pad. The fielders can move two steps in any direction. Moving the fielders in makes it easier to catch ground balls and bunts, while moving the fielders back better positions them to field fly balls from hard hitters.

The stamina of the pitcher is shown under his ERA in the bottom-right corner of the screen. When a pitcher is low on stamina, the ball becomes harder to control. The player can substitute a relief pitcher by pausing the game with  START  and choosing a substitute.

Pressing B when there are runners on base shows an overhead view of the diamond. From this view, the pitcher can throw the ball to a base to pick off a runner trying to steal a base by pressing C while holding a direction corresponding to the base (Right for first, Up for second, Left for third, or Down for home). The pitcher can run the ball to a base himself for a tag-out by pressing B while holding a direction corresponding to the base.

When fielding, the D-Pad controls the fielder closest to the ball; the computer controls the other fielders. A yellow dot on the miniature field in the bottom-right corner of the screen tracks the ball as it moves; a yellow circle flashes to show where the ball will land, to help position a fielder to catch it. Wind can affect the trajectory of the ball's flight (if enabled). After catching the ball, it can be thrown to base by pressing C while holding a direction corresponding to the base.

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  • Super League MD US, Offense, Running.png

  • Super League MD US, Offense, Home Run.png

Offense
When hitting, the D-Pad positions the batter in the batter's box. Holding C performs a complete swing; only tapping C does a check swing (which can be done multiple times, depending on the positioning of the batter, but the batter completes the swing if the bat passes over home plate). Pressing A holds a bunt (or pressing A again releases it). Tapping Left or Right aims the bunt in a direction.

Before the pitch, the player can lead-off by pressing B while holding a direction corresponding to the destination base (Right for first, Up for second, Left for third, or Down for home). After the wind-up, the player can steal a base in the same way. The player can have a runner return to base by pressing C while holding a direction corresponding to the destination base.

The player can call in a pinch hitter or substitute a runner by pausing the game with  START  before the pitcher winds up and selecting a substitute.

Modes

The game modes are named differently depending on the region of the game:

  • U.S. East/West Mode and World East/West Mode (C-League Mode and P-League Mode in the Japanese version): Starts a 30-game season. This mode is for one player competing against computer-controlled teams. The name of the mode indicates the league and the division (or just the league in the Japanese version) of the teams available. If the player wins the league championship, the player's team progresses to the World Series in the Western versions or the Nippon Series in the Japanese version, a best-of-seven game playoff series. The game uses a password for continuing.
  • Open Game (Open Mode in the Japanese version): A single game for one player against a computer opponent. The player can choose any team to play and for the opponent.
  • Exhibition Game (Vs Mode in the Japanese version): A single game for two players competing against one another. Players can choose any team to play.

In the options, the player can set the computer difficulty (Easy, Normal, or Hard) and whether to bias the game towards pitchers or batters or have an equal game of skill between both. There are also toggles for fielding errors and the ball marker (that shows where the ball will land) and three settings for wind (Off for no wind, Easy for slight wind effects on the ball, and Hard for possibly major wind effects on the ball, especially when it is hit high into the air).

Teams

No versions of Super League carry official licenses from baseball organisations. However, both the Japanese and Western versions use teams inspired by their real life counterparts. Likewise, all player names are fictional.

Western versions

In the West, teams are based on those that competed in the 1989 Major League Baseball season. The "U.S. League" corresponds to the American League, and the "World League" corresponds to the National League.

League Division Team Based on
U.S. Eastern
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DET		 Detroit Tigers
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TOR		 Toronto Blue Jays
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MIL		 Milwaukee Brewers
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NY		 New York Yankees
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BOS		 Boston Red Sox
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BAL		 Baltimore Orioles
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CLE		 Cleveland Indians
Western
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MIN		 Minnesota Twins
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KC		 Kansas City Royals
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OAK		 Oakland Athletics
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SEA		 Seattle Mariners
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CHI		 Chicago White Sox
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CAL		 California Angels
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TEX		 Texas Rangers
World Eastern
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STL		 St. Louis Cardinals
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NY		 New York Mets
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MON		 Montreal Expos
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PHI		 Philadelphia Phillies
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PIT		 Pittsburgh Pirates
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CHI		 Chicago Cubs
Western
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SF		 San Francisco Giants
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CIN		 Cincinnati Reds
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HOU		 Houston Astros
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LA		 Los Angeles Dodgers
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ATL		 Atlanta Braves
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SD		 San Diego Padres

Japanese version

In Japan, the teams are based on those of the 1989 Nippon Professional Baseball season.

League Division Team Based on
U.S. Central
Super League MD JP, Teams.png
Dracons		 Chunichi Dragons
Super League MD JP, Teams.png
Gaints		 Yomiuri Giants
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Carves		 Hiroshima Toyo Carp
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Sallows		 Yakult Swallows
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Whoels		 Yokohama Taigou Whales
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Tiders		 Hanshin Tigers
Pacific
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Leopons		 Seibu Lions
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Buffals		 Kintetsu Buffaloes
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Figers		 Nippon-Ham Fighters
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Brives		 Orix Braves
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Hawkas		 Fukuoka Daiei Hawks
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Orvons		 Lotte Orions

Production credits

Source:
In-game credits
Super League MD credits.pdf
[10]
Source:
Sega TV Game Genga Gallery[11]


Magazine articles

Main article: Super League (Mega Drive)/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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MX advert (1992)
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Print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #0: "Extra issue of Beep!" (1989-04-27)
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Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in GamePro (US) #11: "June 1990" (1990-xx-xx)
also published in:
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CG GR 3 Mega Drive advert.jpg
Print advert in Computer Games (GR) #3: "Ioúnios 1990" (1990-xx-xx)
CG GR 3 Mega Drive advert.jpg
Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in Sega Visions (US) #1: "June/July 1990" (1990-xx-xx)
also published in:
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Physical scans

Mega Drive version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU) NTSC-U
50
[16]
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
75
[17]
Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
60
[18]
Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
80
[19]
The Complete Guide to Sega (UK)
80
[20]
Console XS (UK) PAL
82
[21]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
86
[22]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
75
[23]
Joystick (FR)
70
[24]
Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK) PAL
48
[25]
Mega Drive Fan (JP) NTSC-J
73
[26]
MegaTech (UK)
80
[27]
Mean Machines Sega (UK)
80
[28]
Play Time (DE)
74
[29]
Raze (UK) PAL
81
[8]
Score (CZ)
71
[30]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
65
[31]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
50
[32]
Sega Pro (UK)
86
[33]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
82
[34]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
62
[35]
Sega Mega Drive
 72
Based on
21 reviews

Super League (Mega Drive)

Mega Drive, JP
SuperLeague MD JP Box.jpg
Cover
SuperLeague MD JP CartTop.jpg
SuperLeague MD JP Cart.jpg
Cart
Super League MD JP Manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, US
SuperLeague MD US Box.jpg
Cover
TLB MD US Cart.jpg
Cart
Tommy Lasorda Baseball MD US Manual.pdf
Manual
SuperLeague MD US pcb.jpg
PCB
Mega Drive, US (Sega Classic)
SuperLeague MD US Box Classic.jpg
Cover
TLB MD US Cart.jpg
Cart
Tommy Lasorda Baseball MD US Manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, EU
SuperLeague MD EU Box.jpg
Cover
SuperLeague MD EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Super League MD EU Manual.jpg
Manual
SuperLeague MD EU pcb.jpg
PCB
Mega Drive, SE (rental; Hent; black)
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Cover
Mega Drive, AU
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Cover
Mega Drive, BR
SuperLeague MD BR Box.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, CA
SuperLeague MD CA cover.jpg
Cover

Mega-Tech version

Mega-Tech,

Technical information

Main article: Super League (Mega Drive)/Technical information.

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Mega Drive
 ?
CRC32 aa3965db
MD5 1d4e55cb51b89942e12d27f9794122c2
SHA-1 057004754c9bfd8bbbc107a69681ae0977b664de
512kB 1989-05 Cartridge (US) Tommy Lasorda Baseball
Sega Mega Drive
✔
CRC32 4fb50304
MD5 9edf4e2024d5bba29748b580930a1ea4
SHA-1 dde1b2465f54f4f6f485c1ba063ff47c5d1baf27
512kB 1989-05 Cartridge (US) Tommy Lasorda Baseball (Rev. A)
Sega Mega Drive
 ?
CRC32 55baec6e
MD5 fe966e29f7dda9084261fdfd648c3f50
SHA-1 fefc7abc2f9fbcc7992b1420b62eb3eb3d5ad1bb
512kB 1989-05 Cartridge (EU) Super League
Sega Mega Drive
✔
CRC32 ea13cb1d
MD5 731d1675352961fa7254a720432c0bbb
SHA-1 9e975ba4c396617ff9535d51d0929f6d592478fc
512kB 1989-02 Cartridge (JP) Super League
Sega Mega Drive
 ?
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
1989-04-30 Page

References

  1. ↑ File:SuperLeague MD JP Box.jpg
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 https://sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-07-20 09:51)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Computer Entertainer, "October 1989" (US; 1989-10-20), page 15
  4. ↑ GamePro, "February 1990" (US; 19xx-xx-xx), page 51
  5. ↑ Sega Visions, "August/September 1992" (US; 1992-xx-xx), page 20
  6. ↑ Sega Channel schedule (US; 1994-06-01)
  7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MERwuwZK9YM (Ghostarchive)
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Raze, "April 1991" (UK; 1991-02-28), page 53
  9. ↑ Sega Power, "April 1991" (UK; 1991-03-07), page 21
  10. ↑ File:Super League MD credits.pdf
  11. ↑ Sega TV Game Genga Gallery, Graphic Sha, page 128
  12. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "July 1990" (US; 1990-xx-xx), page 9
  13. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "August 1990" (US; 1990-xx-xx), page 7
  14. ↑ GamePro, "July 1990" (US; 1990-xx-xx), page 61
  15. ↑ VideoGames & Computer Entertainment, "July 1990" (US; 1990-0x-xx), page 59
  16. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 249
  17. ↑ Aktueller Software Markt, "Januar 1990" (DE; 1989-1x-xx), page 58
  18. ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "February 1990" (JP; 1990-01-08), page 72
  19. ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "Volume IV" (UK; 1990-11-xx), page 36
  20. ↑ The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 49
  21. ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 134
  22. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "May 1991" (UK; 1991-04-14), page 76
  23. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "November 1989" (US; 1989-xx-xx), page 13
  24. ↑ Joystick, "Février 1991" (FR; 1991-0x-xx), page 115
  25. ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "January 1993" (UK; 199x-xx-xx), page 94
  26. ↑ Mega Drive Fan, "November 1989" (JP; 1989-10-07), page 49
  27. ↑ MegaTech, "Xmas 1991" (UK; 1991-12-06), page 80
  28. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 142
  29. ↑ Play Time, "6/92" (DE; 1992-05-06), page 94
  30. ↑ Score, "Srpen 1994" (CZ; 1994-08-01), page 58
  31. ↑ Sega Power, "April 1991" (UK; 1991-03-07), page 20
  32. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 54
  33. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1992" (UK; 1992-03-19), page 30
  34. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 68
  35. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 87


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