You'll first select the type of pitch using the analog stick, and then set up the location of your pitch in the strike zone. Pitching is controlled very similarly to batting. There's no aiming involved in this mode, just timing your swing correctly for the best results. If you're playing the Wii version of the game, you can disconnect the nunchuk and play with just the Wii remote like you would in Wii Sports. If aiming the sweet spot is too hard for you, there's even a lock-on mode you can select that will assist here, making it far easier to be successful at the plate. The greater your player's contact score, the bigger the sweet spot on your bat, but every player's big swing target is the same size. When at the plate, you'll use the analog stick to move your target around the strike zone, with a larger area for making contact swings, and a smaller crosshair for taking a big swing. The controls are easy enough to wrap your head around, both on the PS2 and Wii. Not since the days of Super Dodge Ball has cute been combined with sport in such an endearing fashion. The players and other characters in MLB Power Pros may be missing legs, mouths and fingers, but they make up for this with their unnaturally large heads and inordinate amounts of charm.
Konami's popular Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu series has finally come to the US as MLB Power Pros, bringing the stars of Major League Baseball to the Wii and PlayStation 2 in all their miniaturized, super-deformed glory.