Super Professional Baseball II is one of those SNES baseball games that flew under the radar outside Japan, which is a shame because it’s way more polished than the first one. Jaleco basically took the original Super Bases Loaded, gave it a fresh coat of paint, and tweaked the mechanics—fielding feels smoother, and the batting timing is just a little more forgiving.

You’ve got your standard exhibition matches and a full season mode, but what stands out is how snappy the gameplay is. Pitches have this satisfying arc to them, and when you connect with a fastball, the crack of the bat is weirdly satisfying for a 16-bit game. The rosters are fictional (no MLB licenses here), but the players have distinct enough stats that you’ll quickly pick favorites. I always went for the power hitters—sacrificing defense for those big homers.

It’s not as flashy as some of the bigger-name baseball titles, but if you’re into the genre, this one’s a solid pick. Just don’t expect a deep managerial sim—it’s all about the on-field action.