Free baseball games on Android split into licensed MLB sims with real players, home run derby games where you only bat, and quick one-tap hitting games. Baseball Star's listing says it plays without the internet, while eBaseball needs a connection.
Baseball on a phone used to mean a tiny pixel batter swinging at a dot. Now the licensed MLB games have real rosters and stadiums, and the quick derby games fit in a coffee break.
I read the Google Play listing for each game and noted the developer, installs, the content rating, the ads and in-app purchases labels and any offline wording. They're not in ranked order.
Two games came off my list. Baseball Clash and MLB The Show Mobile Baseball both say on their listings that in-game purchases include random items, and I don't include loot-box style shops on these pages.
Eight baseball games at a glance
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLB 9 Innings 26 | Com2uS | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Baseball Star | playus soft | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'No need to connect to the internet.' |
| Baseball Boy! | VOODOO | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Homerun Clash | HAEGIN Co., Ltd. | 5M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| MLB Perfect Inning 26 | Com2uS USA, Inc. | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| eBaseball: MLB PRO SPIRIT | KONAMI | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | Listing says an internet connection is required |
| MLB Clutch Hit Baseball 26 | Wild Caly PTE. LTD. | 1M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Baseball Hits 26 | Ares Interactive, Inc. | 500K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
Batting, pitching and managing
MLB 9 Innings 26
Com2uS's officially licensed MLB game, with more than 10M installs. Its listing leads with upgraded, more lifelike graphics and card skins for your players.
Baseball Star
playus soft's 3D game has both a playing mode and a management mode. Its feature list says there's no need to connect to the internet, which makes it handy for travel.
Baseball Boy!
VOODOO's quick hitting game is pure distance: smack the ball as hard as you can, upgrade your stats and beat your best.
Homerun Clash
HAEGIN's home run derby game uses hold-and-release controls and real-time matches against batters from around the world. It's rated Everyone 10+.
MLB Perfect Inning 26
Com2uS USA's licensed MLB game focuses on real-time PvP baseball with up-to-date MLB players.
eBaseball: MLB PRO SPIRIT
KONAMI's licensed MLB game mixes quick home run fun with building a dream team. Its listing says an internet connection is required to play.
MLB Clutch Hit Baseball 26
Wild Caly's licensed game, officially licensed by MLB and MLBPI. It's the only game here with no Contains ads label, though it has in-app purchases.
Baseball Hits 26
Ares Interactive's game is licensed by MLB Players, Inc., so you step up to the plate with real superstars.
Full games, derby games or just hitting?
MLB 9 Innings 26, MLB Perfect Inning 26, eBaseball, MLB Clutch Hit and Baseball Hits 26 are full baseball games with licensed players. Baseball Star sits alongside them with its playing and management modes.
Homerun Clash is a derby game: you only bat, and you're trying to hit it further than the other player. Baseball Boy! goes even simpler, with one swing, one distance and a lot of upgrades.
If you love the sport and want a whole season, choose a full game. If you've got five minutes on the train, go for a derby or hitting game.
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Timing a swing on a touchscreen
- Watch the pitcher's release, not the ball.
- Tap a fraction early rather than late.
- Practise in an offline or training mode first.
- Learn one pitch type before trying to read them all.
- Turn sound on, since the sound of bat on ball helps your timing.
The labels to check
Seven of the eight listings show a Contains ads label, and all eight have in-app purchases. Homerun Clash is rated Everyone 10+ and the rest are rated Everyone. If a child is playing, turn on approval for in-app purchases in Google Play, because licensed games tend to have busy shops.
Playing without a signal
Baseball Star is the one to download for a flight, since its listing says there's no need to connect to the internet. My list of free games to play on a plane without WiFi has more. eBaseball, by contrast, says an internet connection is required, so keep it for home.
For more travel-friendly games across phone and PC, here are no internet games for Android and PC.
Licensed teams and real rosters
Five of the games here carry MLB or MLB Players, Inc. licensing, which is why you'll see real names on the lineup card. That's a big draw for fans who follow a team, because you can line up your favourite hitters and see how they do.
The derby and hitting games skip all that. There are no rosters to manage, just a bat and a ball, and that's exactly why they're good for a quick break. If you're new to baseball, they're also an easy way to learn when to swing.
From the phone to the console
If two of you want to play side by side, a console is better than one phone. My roundup of 2 player games for the PS4 has plenty of head-to-head options.
For the rest of the series, see the Free Games to Play Offline and Online: Every Guide in One Place (2026).
Frequently asked questions
What are the best free baseball games on Android?
MLB 9 Innings 26, MLB Perfect Inning 26, Baseball Star and Homerun Clash are popular free choices.
Can I play baseball games offline?
Baseball Star's listing says there's no need to connect to the internet. eBaseball's listing says a connection is required.
Which baseball games have real MLB players?
MLB 9 Innings 26, MLB Perfect Inning 26, eBaseball, MLB Clutch Hit Baseball 26 and Baseball Hits 26 are licensed.
Why isn't MLB The Show Mobile on this list?
Its listing says in-game purchases include random items, so I left it out. Baseball Clash was left out for the same reason.
Is there a quick baseball game for short breaks?
Baseball Boy! and Homerun Clash are short hitting games that suit a few minutes.
Are baseball games OK for kids?
Seven of the eight are rated Everyone and Homerun Clash is Everyone 10+. Check the in-app purchases label first.
