Ah, baseball. The vicious swing of the bat, the crack of wood meeting leather, and the smell of speciously edible hotdogs. Is there anything more American than the baseball diamond? As someone from the UK, I wouldn't know, but I can tell that many of us would love the chance to manage our own team in the major leagues. Enter Bitball Baseball, an upcoming super low-res baseball simulator that lets you do just that.

Don't expect high-resolution, Unreal Engine textures from this game; Bitball Baseball is rendered on a delightfully small scale. You'll get a bird's-eye view of the entire field and a horde of pixelated fans as your players compete against rival teams, racing for the bases after every hit.

In terms of features, Bitball Baseball offers virtually everything you'd expect from a fantasy sports simulator. You can trade players, customize your team and lineup, build a world-beating stadium, and grow a dedicated fanbase (or gouge them for ticket prices). For those looking for more personalization, the premium version allows you to customize the names and appearances of your players, and even edit your custom team overall.

Take me out to the ballgameYes, the baseball simulator is a sub-genre of the more popular football and American football-type franchises, but there's no denying the universal appeal of this sport. I also appreciate the transparency of developers Duckfoot Games, who clearly outline what comes in both the free and premium versions of their release, even listing it on the storefront!

You can check out Bitball Baseball when it's expected to release on March 12th, just a few weeks away! Be sure to pre-register on Android or iOS and start practicing your hits.

If you're looking for another excuse to stay indoors and skip your exercise routine, whether it's arcade-style action or detailed simulation, you can live out your athletic dreams with our list of the top 25 best sports games for iOS and the top 20 for Android!