
The All-Star Baseball video game series was created and released by Acclaim Entertainment. It launched in 1997 with All-Star Baseball '97 Featuring Frank Thomas, which followed Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball. For the 1998 to 2000 versions, New York Yankees play-by-play commentators John Sterling and Michael Kay provided the game's commentary. The last title in the series, All-Star Baseball 2005, marked its end due to Acclaim's bankruptcy. Each game includes various gameplay options, such as exhibition matches, managing an existing Major League Baseball team, or building a custom squad. Numerous North American cities are available for expansion, along with Mexico City and Puerto Rico. Derek Jeter appears on the cover of most of the games in the series.