User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Negative: 3 out of 13
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  1. AaronB.
    Aug 10, 2003
    10
    I believe this is one of the best games i have ever played on XBOX. The graphics were so realistic and i enjoyed simulating up to the year 2019 on franchise mode. I think EA Sports has created the best baseball game ever.
  2. MarkK.
    May 29, 2003
    8
    This game has excellent graphics, especilly the stadiums. They are well done. Also, the individual detail to player features is pretty good. The game would be a ten, however there are some corrections that need to be made. It is almost impossible to steal, and real easy to throw out computer controlled runners. Also, there are no wild pitches or passed balls. The computer baserunning can This game has excellent graphics, especilly the stadiums. They are well done. Also, the individual detail to player features is pretty good. The game would be a ten, however there are some corrections that need to be made. It is almost impossible to steal, and real easy to throw out computer controlled runners. Also, there are no wild pitches or passed balls. The computer baserunning can be a problem. In one game, a runner going home with two outs, went back to third and was thrown out and he was 3/4 of the way to home. The computer contolled manager makes some strange decisions. Pedro Martinez was pitching a 2 hit shutout, and the manager replaced him in the seventh. That would not happen in a real game. EA should also consider adding weather factors, such as wet fields and wind. This would make the game even more realistic. Overall the game is enjoyable and I think baseball fans will like it. Expand
  3. AlexB.
    Jun 6, 2003
    9
    It's a very tactic and interesting game. I love this sport too. I like the graphic.
  4. BenS.
    May 25, 2003
    10
    It's sweet.
  5. Paul
    Jul 25, 2003
    9
    Only thing missing is a fantasy draft, and the option of controlling your fielders to dive or jump......but the fantasy draft is the biggest issue...once these things are met, then no one can dog this game.

Awards & Rankings

Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. While MVP Baseball 2003 isn't perfect, it's still an impressive first entry in a new sports series and a very good baseball game in its own right.
  2. A terrific, joyful game that is amazing to look at, a delight to listen to and exceptionally fun to play.
  3. 72
    MVP Baseball 2003 has several obvious flaws and missing features -- such as the lack of an in-game player editor or a fantasy draft option -- but the prospect of what future versions of the series could be should make any baseball gamer extremely happy and anxious.