 Managerial decisions are a focus and game players are allowed to select their own lineups , although the game lacks Sabermetrics statistics due to the limitations of the era . Instead , the " manager " must make their decisions based on data such as player 's average and home run totals . They also have the ability to change and decide who will be a pinch @-@ hitter and who will be a substitute pitcher . One is even allowed to pick out a designated hitter . The game prohibits one from putting out more team members in a certain part of the field than would normally be allowed , which makes deciding which player will be used where a part of the experience . 
