This MLB off-season has been wild with rule

changes, controversies, and BIG name players

moving cities. As baseball has turned the page

to Spring Training, we’re excited to announce

that Clutch Baseball is back, and better than ever

before! Here are the biggest highlights featured

in Clutch Baseball 2020:

New Format: This year it will be easier to collect all the players you need to build your team. The “base set” will now be sold in smaller expansion packs (or in a bundle), making it more affordable for new fans to get into the game. Instead of purchasing a complete set ($140 in 2019), it will be available in a (two player) Starter Set, and X1/X2 expansion sets (prices TBD). Clutch Baseball will also be taking more of a “board game” approach, giving us the opportunity to reach out to different kinds of retailers around the country. This includes larger font on the stadium and strategy cards, making them easier to utilize during a Clutch Moment.









Formulas: We are excited to announce newly updated and enhanced formulas. Large data samples, and a better weighting system use new metrics that work together to generate more realistic results. They are much more diverse than they have been in the past. Here are some prime examples:









New Rules: Each team will now carry a 26th man on their roster, a new rule introduced in the MLB this season. In addition to the 26 man roster, a 3 batter minimum will be implemented for pitchers. This means a new pitcher entering the game must face at least 3 batters before being removed, or complete the half-inning.

Card Changes: There are small tweaks to both position players and pitchers that will make a major impact on the game. Increased variation with a new +3 handiness bonus (both batters and pitchers), and an expansion of +3 clutch to pitchers. Position players will see a change in their defensive positions. Players will now see individual positions listed. So no more LF/RF outfielders, unless they actually play both of those positions. Lastly, newly enhanced dynamic single interval speed increments have been added to position players.









Coach Cards: New to Clutch Baseball are coach cards. These cards are different than the manager cards that have existed in the past. These new cards will NOT be included in your strategy deck. They are to be used at any point in the game. Coach cards will include a hitting coach, pitching coach, and bench coach.









Stadium Bonuses: In the past, Stadiums have had a main effect and bonus effect. These benefited batters or pitchers from a home-team player. Now, all Stadium cards will have both batter and pitcher effects that benefits the home-squad players.









What else should you expect?

How will more cards be released throughout the year? Cards will be released in regular intervals through 55 card expansions throughout the season.

Will LE packs still exist? We will still be launching holographic packs that contain a chance at limited variants. The base version will not be limited anymore, as we expect Clutch Baseball’s community to grow throughout the year. But you will still have a chance at scoring those exclusive 1/1 cards!

Are there leagues available online I can join? Yes! Join our new Discord Sever: https://discord.gg/XfUYJz6. Our community has moved over to Discord from Slack. Enjoy using our “Clutch Baseball Bot” that displays all of Clutch Baseball’s cards EVER created! Play people from all around the globe in our competitive High-Heat and Polar Power leagues.



When will Clutch Baseball be available in 2020? The new 2020 set will be released on 3/15. This will include the Starter Set, X1/X2 expansion sets, and bundle’s.

