PART 1 : How to play Strat-O-Matic Baseball - INTRODUCTION

[@charlielord9550]

Great Job Rickey. I am having my Little Leaguers watch this video! I am 66 - playing and coaching baseball all my life and it is so difficult to fully explain. So many skills and neuances and intricacies! Way to go and Go Royals!

[@BoxofDelights]

Thank you ! Good luck with those Little Leaguers!

[@metal134]

I love all these C&D baseball games; Strat, APBA, Dynasty League, Inside Pitch, etc. I'm actually playing a Strat replay of the 1954 Indians.

[@jmwild1]

Over 30 years old and still going strong. There's a Strat-o-Matic NFL football version too. As a native of KC, I appreciate your team preference. :)

[@chrisdonovan8795]

I can't believe this game is still around. Someone bought it for me as a gift when I was around 10, and I never used it because I wasn't a baseball fan. I'm 45 now. So, it's D&D baseball?

[@bookaddict777]

I have always been curious about this game, so I am glad to see a video dealing with how you play. Thanks, Rick!

[@BoxofDelights]

Stasia Doster Hope you like it Stasia !

[@bookaddict777]

As I am a huge baseball fan, I am sure I will!

[@BoxofDelights]

Stasia Doster who's your team Stasia ?

[@bookaddict777]

I have several teams that I root for, but I have been a diehard Cubs fan for as long as I can remember.

[@alioolio]

I just thrifted a complete, older copy of this. Perfect timing! Cheers,

[@farpointgamingdirect]

One rule clarification regarding the Designated Hitter: although the DH generally bats in place of the pitcher, the rule as written actually allows the DH to hit for ANY position

[@BoxofDelights]

right - good call ! R.

[@mattrockwood1250]

Ricky wondering where you got your plastic sleeves...I really would like to get some of those...any idea where to get those in USA?

[@BoxofDelights]

I got mine from Amazon, just look for postcard sleeves

[@n20games52]

I have vague memories of this game from years ago. I am a Yankees fan, and they've had their run-ins with the Royals in the past. Dare I mention George Brett and pine tar? Maybe I'm dating myself with that reference. :D

[@IckleMickleUK]

Nice to see you back mate, you had a good Easter break with the family :)

[@BoxofDelights]

Mike Coopland Thanks Mike ! Great, thank you :)

[@DocHogan]

Pedantic - RBI (aka 'ribbies') is "Runs _Batted_ In" Looking forward to this series, I've always been curious about this one!

[@BoxofDelights]

Doc Hogan thanks!

[@petesburgher]

but Runs Brought In is so much more accurate. If you walk or get HBP, you may have batted, but your bat did nothing to Bring them in.

[@lnightg]

Wow Rick, this was unusual. I like it, like it a lot!

[@skipperkiefer]

really great video, i gotta definitely get this game! Go Angels!

[@McTeddyGames]

Awesome, I've been hoping you'd be doing this.

[@Joaquim.Oliveira]

Ricky , great that you enjoy baseball !!! Do you know about History Maker Baseball by Plaay games ??? Check it out because it is a new and amazing simulation baseball game , being from GB makes me believe that you like soccer , do you play any soccer simulation tabletop game ? I play APBA Soccer and it is pretty good .

[@BoxofDelights]

J Oliveira I haven't... I will check them out. I'm not so much a football/soccer fan, more Rugby.

[@IainMabbott]

Ricky Royal Second Season, Plaay Games (American) Football game is absolutely *amazing*. They make excellent games, might be worth checking out their baseball game.

[@btrams]

any tips on getting the cards to europe? 66$ for shipping kills me

[@BoxofDelights]

Yup - it's tough. I ordered mine from Amazon.com and the shipping was much better, even to Europe.... if they still stock it/ ?

[@btrams]

@@BoxofDelights last time i checked it wasnt available because of the pandemic, but i will check it out, thanks!

[@btrams]

for now im (illegally) using the card viewer app to make screenshots of cards, but its very draining

[@ExBruinsFan]

R.I.P. Montreal Expos. 😥

[@BoxofDelights]

+ExBruinsFan at least you get to still play them in Strat-O-Matic!

[@mattrockwood1250]

Thanks Ricky

[@admiralmoo5716]

De Aza is with the Orioles now.

[@geneinkc]

Go Royals! :-D

[@markgosling9459]

162 Games in a season.

[@BoxofDelights]

plus the potential 1 extra tie-break ;)

[@FEBear1]

first mistake: calling them 'cards'. They're players, dammit, not cards! May all your rolls be 3-2 with injuries.

[@BoxofDelights]

FEBear1 :)

[@ClydetheHound]

Gee Ward, don't you think you're being a little hard on the 'Beav? 3-2s? With injuries? Really?

[@petesburgher]

this is the best explanation of baseball for a beginner I've ever seen. "Cards" complaint is lazy and hypercritical. What if he'd picked a player for the Cardinals?

[@mickypastwa1011]

Stop