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Featuring cover athlete Cal Raleigh, the switch-hitting home run force, alongside five-tool dynamo José Ramírez, generational slugger Juan Soto, power pitcher strikeout ace Tarik Skubal, lightning-fast playmaker Corbin Carroll, and run-producing masher Vladimir Guerrero Jr.\n\nMix current MLBPI legends with top-ranked rising stars like Jackson Holliday, power-hitting breakout talents like Junior Caminero, and postseason breakout arms like Trey Yesavage to craft the ultimate roster. Level them up, and climb through competitive tiers to prove your lineup belongs among the elite.\n\nCOMPETE AND WIN TOGETHER\nJoin a Club to connect with other fans, chat, and compete through live events and tournaments. Work as a team to earn rewards, climb leaderboards, and rule the diamond. Every win counts, and clubs win bigger together, so go ahead and beat your baseball rivals.\n\nSHORT SESSIONS. BIG MOMENTS.\nDesigned for mobile, Baseball Hits 26 fits perfectly into your day. Play a quick inning on break or battle through all 9 innings in a full playoff run at night! The pace is fast, the action believable, and every at-bat matters. Play your way:\n• Baseball Hits: Step into the batter's box and lead your team to victory\n• Pitching Ace: Aim, release, and fool batters with perfect timing\n• Total Baseball: Hit and pitch for the full baseball experience\n• Home Run King: Pure power-hitting fun with streak bonuses\n• Events: Time-limited challenges packed with exclusive rewards!\n\nBEAT YOUR BASEBALL RIVALS. CLIMB THE RANKS. BUILD YOUR LEGACY.\nRise from rookie to legend as you progress through tiers, unlock powerful baseball superstars, and chase special edition stars that celebrate the best in the game. Earn reward boxes, collect currency, and keep improving season after season.\n\nA LIVING BASEBALL WORLD WITH OFFICIAL MLBPI PLAYERS\nWith ongoing live events, player drops, and new content year-round, Baseball Hits 26 is more than a baseball game; it’s your home for authentic baseball action on mobile. Every update brings new challenges, new baseball superstars, and new reasons to play.\n\nKEY FEATURES:\n• Officially licensed by MLB Players, Inc. Real players and real stats\n• Simple tap-to-swing and tap-to-pitch gameplay\n• Authentic baseball physics and motion-captured animations\n• Deep roster-building and player progression\n• Clubs, leaderboards, and live competitive events\n• Free-to-play with optional in-app purchases\n\nBaseball Hits 26 is EASY to play, FUN to master, and BUILT FOR BASEBALL FANS.\n\nSTEP INTO THE CLUBHOUSE!\nMeet other players, trade tips, get the latest news, and celebrate big wins together on our official Baseball Hits 26 Discord. We’d love your feedback as we continue to build the most fun, authentic baseball experience on mobile.\n\nOfficially Licensed Product of MLB Players, Inc. MLBPA trademarks, copyrighted works, and other intellectual property rights are owned and/or held by MLBPA and may not be used without the written consent of MLBPA or MLB Players, Inc. Visit MLBPLAYERS.com, the Players’ Choice on the web.","facts":{"developer_id":1773328456,"developer_url":"https://www.aresinteractive.com","first_released":"2026-03-17T07:00:00Z","support_url":"https://aresinteractive.helpshift.com/hc/app/8-baseball-hits/","privacy_url":"https://aresinteractive.com/privacy-policy/","website_url":"https://www.aresinteractive.com/","app_version":"1.4.0","release_notes":"Baseball Hits 26 | Update 1.4\n\nMore ways to earn with your Club and improvements on and off the field!\n\nClub Tower Threshold Rewards\nYour Club’s combined Tower points now unlock rewards at set milestones, on top of Club Tower ranked rewards. 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