National League Mvp Hits Homerun In Popular Children's Video Game

Pujols was introduced to a previous version of "Backyard Baseball" by his 6-year-old son AJ, who is already an avid baseball fan. Playing "Backyard Baseball" has become a favorite activity that Pujols and AJ enjoy doing together.

In a recent interview, Pujols said that one of the reasons he likes the game-he's featured on the cover of the 2007 version-is that it actually teaches kids the rules of baseball so they can understand the game better when they watch it on television or play it with friends.

Said Pujols, "It helps kids understand real baseball strategies, like when's the right time to steal, what pitches to hit or when to try for a double play."

Players select lineups, team logos and backyard fields and control every pitch, choosing from the standard fastball to specialty pitches such as the screwball and curveball. Players can select from multiple camera views and use the instant replay feature. They can also play single baseball games or engage in seasonlong competition.

In its fifth iteration, "Backyard Baseball" is the best-selling children's baseball game of all time and the only kids' game to hold the coveted Major League Baseball (MLB) and Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) licenses. Its multilevel design is said to make it easy enough for beginners yet challenging enough for veteran players. This, some say, increases the chance that both parents and kids can find playing it fun.

Plus, the "handicapping" feature can be used to level the playing field when parents and kids play together.

"Backyard Baseball 2007" is rated "E" for Everyone and is available for the Sony PlayStation 2, Game Boy®, Nintendo GameCube™ and Windows PC. With over 2 million "Backyard Baseball" games sold, it continues to be extremely popular with both kids and adults, thanks to its entertaining graphics, message of good sportsmanship and nonviolent format.

To learn more, visit the Web site at www.backyardsports.com. Experts say this video game, starring Albert Pujols, scores big with kids and parents thanks to its entertaining, authentic gameplay and nonviolent format.

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