Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball
Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball on?
- Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball was released on Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Nintendo 64, DOS, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, Sega Game Gear, Game Boy, Atari Jaguar CD.
- When did Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball release?
- Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball was first released on February 1, 1995.
About Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball
Baseball player Frank Thomas licensed one of the first baseball games to use motion-captured 3D graphics and multiple camera angles. 28 stadia have been rendered in 3D, and each has its own visible and significant differences. There are 6 distinct game modes, allowing for single exhibition matches as well as full seasons on the playoffs. There is also a Home Run Derby mode, allowing the player to pelt the ball out of the ground for points. You can choose pitchers and batters, based on their statistics and form. Bowling options are set to define the delivery, with fastballs and curveballs as well as more precise setting of pace and height. Fielding is optional - it's best to leave this to the computer at first You can always alter the infield and outfield depth and shift.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Nintendo 64, DOS, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, Sega Game Gear, Game Boy, Atari Jaguar CD
- Developer
- Iguana UK
- Publisher
- Acclaim
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Non-fiction
- Series
- MLBPA
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1995 | $4 | $13 | $45 | Low |
Also released on: Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Nintendo 64 · DOS · Sega Saturn · PlayStation · Sega Game Gear · Game Boy · Atari Jaguar CD. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $16 | $56 | $78 |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about 2 times a month
- Sealed: about 5 times a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $0.75 in Oct 2007, $4.95 five years ago, and $4.49 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $0.99 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $2.00 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $0.87 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $0.88 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $0.87 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $3.50 | $1.49 |
| Jan 2015 | $1.67 | $4.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $3.29 | $5.37 |
| Jan 2017 | $4.21 | $6.89 |
| Jan 2018 | $3.01 | $6.81 |
| Jan 2019 | $3.44 | $6.22 |
| Jan 2020 | $3.44 | $7.97 |
| Jan 2021 | $3.49 | $7.06 |
| Jan 2022 | $5.90 | $11.76 |
| Jan 2023 | $5.93 | $11.22 |
| Jan 2024 | $4.17 | $14.97 |
| Jan 2025 | $4.76 | $11.63 |
| Jan 2026 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| Oct 2026 | $4.49 | $12.99 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | October 1995 | 021481800187 |
| Europe / PAL | 1995 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1995
- Authenticity
- Low
A licensed 1995 baseball game that reviewers found competent but unexciting, and a cheap cart in the US.
Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball is a licensed baseball game from Acclaim, developed by Iguana Entertainment, with the likeness and motion-captured movements of Frank Thomas. It reached North America in October 1995 and Europe in 1995.
GamePro said the Genesis version had nothing awful in it but was short on exceptional features.
What the press said at the time
“Triple Play puts Frank Thomas’s bland baseball sim in a world of hurt. … The gameplay is resoundingly average and, at times, glitchy.”
How the Sega Genesis version differs
Electronic Games described the Super NES and Genesis editions as a 24-Meg cartridge.
Also on other platforms
Game Gear · Super Nintendo · Game Boy · Sega Saturn · PlayStation · MS-DOS · Atari Jaguar CD
- Super NES. A GamePro critic was more negative about the Super NES version, citing shoddy controls and scant features.
- PlayStation. Electronic Gaming Monthly's two sports reviewers each gave the PlayStation version 7.5 out of 10.
- Atari Jaguar CD. A Jaguar CD conversion was announced but work on the port was discontinued in 1995 and it was never released.
Before you buy
Among US carts it is one of the cheapest. The European cart usually costs far more than the US one. There is little reason to pay extra for a doubtful listing.
Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball screenshots
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