# MLB 2005

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***MLB 2005*** is a 2004 [baseball](/source/Baseball) [video game](/source/Video_game) developed by [989 Sports](/source/989_Sports) and published by [Sony Computer Entertainment](/source/Sony_Interactive_Entertainment) for the [PlayStation](/source/PlayStation_(console)) and [PlayStation 2](/source/PlayStation_2). [Eric Chavez](/source/Eric_Chavez) of the [Oakland Athletics](/source/Oakland_Athletics) was featured on the cover. The latter console version was released in Japan as ***MLB 2004*** on May 27, 2004.[2][3]

The game was preceded by *[MLB 2004](/source/MLB_2004)* and succeeded by *[MLB 2006](/source/MLB_2006)*.

## Reception

The PlayStation 2 version received "generally favorable reviews", while the PlayStation version received "mixed" reviews, according to the [review aggregation](/source/Review_aggregator) website [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic).[4][5] *[GamePro](/source/GamePro)* said of the PlayStation 2 version, "*[MVP Baseball 2004](/source/MVP_Baseball_2004)* remains the top overall pick this season, but *MLB 2005* is an excellent alternative that will have strong appeal to diehard baseball fans. And it's great to see 989 Sports getting back in the game."[6][a]

## Notes

1. *[GamePro](/source/GamePro)* gave the PlayStation 2 version two 4/5 scores for graphics and sound, and two 4.5/5 scores for control and fun factor.

## References

1. ["MLB 2005 REPORTS FOR SPRING TRAINING ON PLAYSTATION AND PLAYSTATION 2"](https://web.archive.org/web/20040805040957/http://www.us.playstation.com/pressreleases.aspx?id=181). *PlayStation.com*. [Sony Computer Entertainment America](/source/Sony_Interactive_Entertainment). March 16, 2004. Archived from [the original](http://www.us.playstation.com/pressreleases.aspx?id=181) on August 5, 2004. Retrieved February 23, 2025.

1. IGN staff (April 8, 2004). ["Gaming Life in Japan"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/04/08/gaming-life-in-japan-204). *[IGN](/source/IGN)*. [Ziff Davis](/source/Ziff_Davis). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240728112249/https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/04/08/gaming-life-in-japan-204) July 28, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 23, 2025.

1. ["MLB 2004 (PS2)"](https://www.famitsu.com/game/title/9693/page/1) (in Japanese). *[Famitsu](/source/Famitsu)*. Kadokawa Game Linkage. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250223225604/https://www.famitsu.com/game/title/9693/page/1) February 23, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 23, 2025.

1. ["MLB 2005 critic reviews (PS)"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/mlb-2005/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. [Fandom](/source/Fandom_(website)). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200707123645/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation/mlb-2005) July 7, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 23, 2025.

1. ["MLB 2005 critic reviews (PS2)"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/mlb-2005/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2). *Metacritic*. Fandom. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230729201857/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/mlb-2005) July 29, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 23, 2025.

1. Air Hendrix (May 2004). ["MLB 2005 (PS2)"](https://retrocdn.net/images/a/ab/GamePro_US_188.pdf). *[GamePro](/source/GamePro)*. No. 188. [IDG](/source/International_Data_Group). p. 88. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20050207075649/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/34648.shtml) February 7, 2005 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 23, 2025.

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