Baseball-sim
# ⚾ BASEBALL SIM — Spectator Edition
**A spectator-focused baseball simulator that runs entirely in your browser.**
No installation. No signup. No ads. Just open it and watch baseball happen.
## What is this?
Most baseball games make you play. This one makes you *watch*.
You're the manager. Set the lineup, pick the starting pitcher, then sit back and watch the game unfold pitch by pitch — or simulate an entire 145-game season in under a minute.
Inspired by classic Japanese baseball simulators of the late 80s and 90s, this is the modern, mobile-friendly take on text-based baseball.
## ✦ Features
- **Spectator-first gameplay** — Watch games unfold automatically. No twitch reflexes, no button mashing.
- **Full league mode** — Run a 6-team season, up to 145 games, with full standings and stats tracking.
- **Quick game mode** — Just want a single game? Two clicks and you're watching.
- **Realistic simulation**
- NPB-style pitch counts and stamina management
- AI relief pitcher rotation (starters → middle relief → setup → closer)
- Auto pinch hitters in late-game situations
- Quality starts, complete games, shutouts all tracked
- **Comprehensive stats**
- **Batters:** AVG, OBP, SLG, OPS, HR, RBI, K, BB, 2B, 3B
- **Pitchers:** W/L, S, H, ERA, WHIP, K/9, K/BB, QS, CG, SHO
- Qualifying PA / IP thresholds (just like real baseball)
- **Full team & player editor** — Customize every team name, abbreviation, player name, position, role, and ability rating. Build any league you can imagine.
- **Bilingual** — Full English & Japanese support. Toggle anytime.
- **Mobile-ready** — Works perfectly on phones, tablets, and PCs.
- **170KB total** — Single HTML file. Loads instantly. Works offline once loaded.
## How to play
1. Hit **League Mode** for a full season, or **Quick Game** for a one-off matchup.
2. Pick your teams.
3. Set the lineup (or let the AI handle it).
4. Watch the game. Choose auto-play speed: V.Slow / Slow / Med / Fast / Skip-all.
5. Manage pitcher changes and pinch hitters as needed — or let the AI manage them.
6. Check the standings, browse the stat leaderboards, edit a team to your liking.
## Who is this for?
- **Baseball fans** who want a quick fix without committing to a 3-hour game.
- **OOTP / Out of the Park fans** looking for a lighter, faster, free alternative.
- **Sabermetrics enthusiasts** who enjoy reading the box score more than playing.
- **Commuters & multitaskers** who want background entertainment.
- **Fans of classic Japanese baseball sims** (Best Play Pro Baseball, etc.) who remember "watching" being half the fun.
## Tech notes
- Pure vanilla JavaScript. No frameworks, no external libraries.
- Single self-contained HTML file (~170KB).
- All data stays in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere.
- Saves & loads league data as JSON.
## Free Showcase Edition
This is a **free showcase version** with all features unlocked, including the full team & player editor. If you enjoy it, please share it with someone who'd appreciate a no-fuss baseball sim.
Feedback & bug reports welcome.
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*"Watch baseball, don't play it."*
