MLB 2K8 In-Game Card Features

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Written by Scott Hemphill   
Thursday, 28 February 2008
CARD FEATURE SUMMARY – MLB 2K8
 
•          Earn Them
–         By Completing In-Game Challenges
–         Completing Downloadable Post Ship Challenges
–         Wild Card Challenges
•          Collect Them
–         Multiple Editions
–         Multiple rarities
–         Buy at the “Card Shop”
–         Custom Card Teams
•          Share Them
–         Dedicated “Card Space” on 2K Sports Server and Website where users can view others cards
–         Status Symbol
•          Trade Them!
–         Complete Sets Through Trades
–         Passive and Active Trading
 
•          In Game Challenges – Mundane (Hit 2 HR in a game with Ryan Howard) to the Insane (Steal 5 bases in a game with Juan Pierre without being thrown out)
•          Completing Downloadable Post Ship Challenges – We will post a few Downloadable packages post ship with a new edition of the cards based upon events in the 2008 season.  For example, Nick Swisher from the A’s hits 4 HR in a game versus the Angels.  The user will be challenges to repeat that accomplishment to win the card.  These downloads can be sponsored by retail or other entity
•          Wild Card Challenges – The user has odds to win these Wild Cards just by playing the game.  Everything you accomplish in a game, be it a single, steal, or even drawing a walk has odds of winning a Wild Card.  The odds increase as you go up in game play difficulty level.
 
•          Multiple Editions – 1st Edition will ship with 2K8. The rest will be available in the aforementioned Downloadable Challenges.  We hope to do 2-3 of these post ship corresponding with real-world events (All Star Game for example)
•          Multiple Rarities – Like real-world trading cards we will have different rarities (Super Rare, Rare, Normal).  There are odds the user will get a certain rarity through completing challenges. 
•          Buy at the “Card Shop” – User can sell unwanted or dupe cards at the card shop for credits he can turn around and use to purchase unopened packs.  Each unopened back will contain at least 1 unlockable uniform and 1 legend player as well as 8 additional cards of different rarities
•          Custom Card Teams – Earn cards and make your own teams (including uniforms, logos and names) featuring players on those cards.  Each card as a “SALARY” on it.  You need to stay under the Salary cap with your team – that’s the challenge.  You can also play in Custom Card Team lobbies online.
 
•          Dedicated Card Space – Other users will be able to view your card collection, offer trades or challenge you to games.
 
•          Trade Them  - Users will be able to trade cards with other users to complete sets.

Major League Baseball 2K8 Card Challenges

 
  1. Card Doug Davis: Pitch a complete game (and win the game) with Doug Davis (min. 9 inning game).
  2. Card Orlando Hudson: Make 4 defensive assist(s) in a game with Orlando Hudson.
  3. Card Chad Tracy: Get 2 RBI(s) in a game with Chad Tracy.
  4. Card Stephen Drew: Score 2 run(s) in a game with Stephen Drew.
  5. Card Eric Byrnes: Steal 2 base(s) in a game with Eric Byrnes.
  6. Card Brandon Webb: Pitch a shutout with Brandon Webb (min. 7 inning game).
  7. Card Randy Johnson: Get credit for the win and strikeout 8 batters in a game with Randy Johnson (min. 7 inning game).
  8. Card Livan Hernandez: Get credit for a win with Livan Hernandez (min. 7 inning game).
  9. Card Micah Owings: Hit 1 home run(s) in a game with Micah Owings.
  10. Card Jose Valverde: Get credit for a save with Jose Valverde (min. 7 inning game and at least 3 batters faced).
  11. Card Brandon Lyon: Get credit for a hold with Brandon Lyon (min. 9 inning game).
  12. Card Chris Young: Lead-off the game with a home run with Chris Young. 
  13. Card Brian McCann: Get 6 total base(s) in a game with Brian McCann.
  14. Card Mark Teixeira: During a season, be named Batter of the Month with Mark Teixeira.  You must play (not simulate) every MLB game during a given month.
  15. Card Kelly Johnson: Get 2 base hit(s) and 1 steal(s) in the same game with Kelly Johnson.
  16. Card Chipper Jones: Get 2 extra base hit(s) in a game with Chipper Jones.
  17. Card Edgar Renteria: Get a 2-Out RBI with Edgar Renteria.
  18. Card Andruw Jones: Rob a Home Run (make a wall climb catch) with Andruw Jones.
  19. Card Jeff Francoeur: Make 1 outfield assist(s) in a game with Jeff Francoeur.
  20. Card John Smoltz: Get credit for a win with John Smoltz (min. 7 inning game).
  21. Card Tim Hudson: Pitch a shutout with Tim Hudson (min. 7 inning game).
  22. Card Rafael Soriano: Get credit for a save with Rafael Soriano (min. 7 inning game and at least 3 batters faced).
  23. Card Octavio Dotel: With Octavio Dotel, strikeout all 3 batters in one inning.
  24. Card Tom Glavine: Pitch a 2-hit (or less) complete game and get credit for the win with Tom Glavine (min. 7 inning game).
  25. Card Ramon Hernandez: Throw out 1 runner(s) attempting to steal in a game with Ramon Hernandez.
  26. Card Brian Roberts: Steal 2 base(s) in a game with Brian Roberts.
  27. Card Melvin Mora: During a season, be named Batter of the Month with Melvin Mora.  You must play (not simulate) every MLB game during a given month.
  28. Card Aubrey Huff: Get 2 RBI(s) in a game with Aubrey Huff.
  29. Card Miguel Tejada: Get 3 RBI(s) in a game with Miguel Tejada.
  30. Card Corey Patterson: Steal 1 base(s) in a game with Corey Patterson.
  31. Card Nick Markakis: Hit 1 home run(s) in a game with Nick Markakis.
  32. Card Erik Bedard: Strikeout 10 batter(s) in a game with Erik Bedard.
  33. Card Daniel Cabrera: Strikeout 8 batter(s) in a game with Daniel Cabrera.
  34. Card Chris Ray: Get credit for a save without allowing a run with Chris Ray (min. 7 inning game and at least 3 batters faced.)
  35. Card Jay Payton: Make 2 outfield assist(s) in a game with Jay Payton.
  36. Card Chad Bradford: Cause the opposition to swing and miss 3 times with Chad Bradford.
  37. Card Jason Varitek: Have Jason Varitek be named the "Player of the Game."
  38. Card David Ortiz: Hit 2 home run(s) in a game with David Ortiz.
  39. Card Kevin Youkilis: Get 2 RBI(s) in a game with Kevin Youkilis.
  40. Card Dustin Pedroia: Get 2 base hit(s) in a game with Dustin Pedroia.
  41. Card Manny Ramirez: Get 4 RBI(s) in a game with Manny Ramirez.
  42. Card J.D. Drew: Draw 2 walk(s) in a game with J.D. Drew.
  43. Card Daisuke Matsuzaka: With Daisuke Matsuzaka, don't allow a hit in 6+ innings of work.
  44. Card Curt Schilling: Get credit for the win and strikeout 8 batters in a game with Curt Schilling (min. 7 inning game).
  45. Card Josh Beckett: Pitch a shutout with Josh Beckett (min. 7 inning game).
  46. Card Jonathan Papelbon: Get credit for a save without allowing a base hit with Jonathan Papelbon (min. 7 inning game and at least 3 batters faced.)
  47. Card Hideki Okajima: Strikeout a batter on 3 straight pitches with Hideki Okajima.
  48. Card Mike Lowell: Win a Player's Choice Best Fielder Award with Mike Lowell.  You must play (not simulate) at least 25 MLB games in a season.
  49. Card Derrek Lee: Get 3 base hit(s) in a game with Derrek Lee.
  50. Card Kerry Wood: Strikeout 3 batter(s) in a game with Kerry Wood.
  51. Card Aramis Ramirez: Get 3 RBI(s) in a game with Aramis Ramirez.
  52. Card Alfonso Soriano: Have Alfonso Soriano be named the "Player of the Game."
  53. Card Jacque Jones: Get 2 extra base hit(s) in a game with Jacque Jones.
  54. Card Carlos Zambrano: Hit 1 home run(s) in a game with Carlos Zambrano.
  55. Card Rich Hill: Strikeout 8 batter(s) in a game with Rich Hill.
  56. Card Jason Marquis: Get credit for a win with Jason Marquis (min. 7 inning game).
  57. Card Ted Lilly: Get credit for a win with Ted Lilly (min. 7 inning game).
  58. Card Ryan Dempster: Get credit for a save with Ryan Dempster (min. 7 inning game and at least 3 batters faced).
  59. Card Bob Howry: Strikeout a batter looking (called 3rd strike) with Bob Howry.
  60. Card A.J. Pierzynski: Get 2 extra base hit(s) in a game with A.J. Pierzynski.
  61. Card Paul Konerko: Hit 1 home run(s) in a game with Paul Konerko.
  62. Card Jim Thome: Hit a 425+ foot home run with Jim Thome.
  63. Card Joe Crede: Make 5 defensive assist(s) in a game with Joe Crede.
  64. Card Scott Linebrink: With Scott Linebrink, don't allow a hit in 1+ innings of work.
  65. Card Jermaine Dye: Get 1 extra base hit(s) in a game with Jermaine Dye.
  66. Card Javier Vazquez: Strikeout 8 batter(s) in a game with Javier Vazquez.
  67. Card Mark Buehrle: Get credit for a win with Mark Buehrle (min. 7 inning game).
  68. Card Jose Contreras: Get credit for the win and strikeout 8 batters in a game with Jose Contreras (min. 7 inning game).
  69. Card Bobby Jenks: Get credit for a save with Bobby Jenks (min. 7 inning game and at least 3 batters faced).
  70. Card Jon Garland: Finish a season with Jon Garland having led the league in wins.  You must play (not simulate) at least 15 MLB games in a season.
  71. Card John Danks: Pitch a shutout with John Danks (min. 9 inning game).
  72. Card Scott Hatteberg: Score 2 run(s) in a game with Scott Hatteberg.
  73. Card Brandon Phillips: Steal 2 base(s) in a game with Brandon Phillips.
  74. Card Adam Dunn: Hit a 425+ foot home run with Adam Dunn.
  75. Card Josh Hamilton: Hit 1 home run(s) in a game with Josh Hamilton.
  76. Card Eric Milton: Force 10 batters into fly ball outs in a game with Eric Milton.
  77. Card Ken Griffey Jr.: Hit 2 home run(s) in a game with Ken Griffey Jr..
  78. Card Aaron Harang: Get credit for the win and strikeout 8 batters in a game with Aaron Harang (min. 7 inning game).
  79. Card Bronson Arroyo: Pitch a complete game (and win the game) with Bronson Arroyo (min. 7 inning game).
  80. Card Todd Coffey: Strikeout a batter looking (called 3rd strike) with Todd Coffey.
  81. Card David Weathers: Get credit for a save with David Weathers (min. 7 inning game and at least 3 batters faced).
  82. Card Alex Gonzalez: Make a diving stop and throw the runner out in a game with Alex Gonzalez.
  83. Card Victor Martinez: Get 3 base hit(s) in a game with Victor Martinez.
  84. Card Travis Hafner: Hit a Grand Slam with Travis Hafner.
  85. Card Kenny Lofton: Steal 2nd and then 3rd base in one trip to the plate with Kenny Lofton.
  86. Card Jhonny Peralta: Get 2 RBI(s) in a game with Jhonny Peralta.
  87. Card Grady Sizemore: During a season, make the All-Star game with Grady Sizemore. You must play (not simulate) at least 15 MLB games by the All-Star break.
  88. Card Cliff Lee: Get credit for a win with Cliff Lee (min. 9 inning game).
  89. Card C.C. Sabathia: Retire 15 consecutive batters in a game with C.C. Sabathia.
  90. Card Jake Westbrook: Force 8 batters into ground ball outs in a game with Jake Westbrook.
  91. Card Fausto Carmona: Get credit for a win with Fausto Carmona (min. 7 inning game).
  92. Card Joe Borowski: Get credit for a save with Joe Borowski (min. 7 inning game and at least 3 batters faced).
  93. Card Rafael Betancourt: With Rafael Betancourt, strikeout all 3 batters in one inning.
  94. Card Paul Byrd: With Paul Byrd, go at least 9 innings allowing 3 or fewer runs at Rookie difficulty.
  95. Card Chris Iannetta: Hit 1 double(s) in a game with Chris Iannetta.
  96. Card Todd Helton: Hit for the cycle in a game with Todd Helton (single, double, triple and a HR).
  97. Card Garrett Atkins: Get 2 extra base hit(s) in a game with Garrett Atkins.
  98. Card Troy Tulowitzki: Make a diving stop and throw the runner out in a game with Troy Tulowitzki.
  99. Card Matt Holliday: Get 8 total base(s) in a game with Matt Holliday.
  100. Card Kazuo Matsui: Score 3 run(s) in a game with Kazuo Matsui.
  101. Card Rodrigo Lopez: With Rodrigo Lopez, allow 4 or fewer hits in 7+ innings of work.
  102. Card Aaron Cook: Force 10 batters into ground ball outs in a game with Aaron Cook.
  103. Card Jeff Francis: Get credit for a win with Jeff Francis (min. 7 inning game).
  104. Card Brian Fuentes: Get credit for a save without allowing a run with Brian Fuentes (min. 7 inning game and at least 3 batters faced.)
  105. Card Manny Corpas: Get credit for a save without allowing a run with Manny Corpas (min. 7 inning game and at least 3 batters faced.)
  106. Card Brad Hawpe: Get a base hit in a "Clutch at-bat" situation with Brad Hawpe.
  107. Card Ivan Rodriguez: Have Ivan Rodriguez be named the "Player of the Game."
  108. Card Placido Polanco: Get 2 base hit(s) in a game with Placido Polanco.
  109. Card Carlos Guillen: Have Carlos Guillen be named the "Player of the Game."
  110. Card Gary Sheffield: Hit a 425+ foot home run with Gary Sheffield.
  111. Card Magglio Ordoñez: Get 3 RBI(s) in a game with Magglio Ordoñez.
  112. Card Jeremy Bonderman: Strikeout 3 consecutive batters in a game with Jeremy Bonderman.
  113. Card Justin Verlander: Pitch a shutout with Justin Verlander (min. 7 inning game).
  114. Card Kenny Rogers: Get credit for a win with Kenny Rogers (min. 7 inning game).
  115. Card Joel Zumaya: With Joel Zumaya, strikeout all 3 batters in one inning.
  116. Card Nate Robertson: Force 15 batters into ground ball outs in a game with Nate Robertson.
  117. Card Curtis Granderson: Hit 1 Home Run(s), get 3 base hit(s), get 3 RBI(s), score 2 run(s), and steal 1 base(s) all in the same game with Curtis Granderson.
  118. Card Andrew Miller: Get credit for the win and strikeout 10 batters in a game with Andrew Miller (min. 9 inning game).
  119. Card Miguel Olivo: Throw out 1 runner(s) attempting to steal in a game with Miguel Olivo.
  120. Card Mike Jacobs: Get 2 RBI(s) in a game with Mike Jacobs.
  121. Card Dan Uggla: Hit 1 home run(s) in a game with Dan Uggla.
  122. Card Miguel Cabrera: Have Miguel Cabrera be named the "Player of the Game."
  123. Card Hanley Ramirez: Hit for the cycle in a game with Hanley Ramirez (single, double, triple and a HR).
  124. Card Josh Willingham: Get 2 extra base hit(s) in a game with Josh Willingham.
  125. Card Dontrelle Willis: Retire 10 consecutive batters in a game with Dontrelle Willis.
  126. Card Scott Olsen: Strikeout 8 batter(s) in a game with Scott Olsen.
  127. Card Anibal Sanchez: With Anibal Sanchez, allow 2 or fewer hits in 5+ innings of work.
  128. Card Josh Johnson: Have Josh Johnson be named the "Player of the Game."
  129. Card Kevin Gregg: Get credit for a save with Kevin Gregg (min. 9 inning game and at least 3 batters faced).
  130. Card Jeremy Hermida: Hit a Grand Slam with Jeremy Hermida.
  131. Card Brad Ausmus: Throw out 1 runner(s) attempting to steal in a game with Brad Ausmus.
  132. Card Lance Berkman: Get 4 RBI(s) in a game with Lance Berkman.
  133. Card Mike Lamb: Get 2 base hit(s) in a game with Mike Lamb.
  134. Card Adam Everett: Make 5 defensive assist(s) in a game with Adam Everett.
  135. Card Ty Wigginton: Get 2 extra base hit(s) in a game with Ty Wigginton.
  136. Card Hunter Pence: Get 2 base hit(s) in a game with Hunter Pence.
  137. Card Carlos Lee: Get 4 RBI(s) in a game with Carlos Lee.
  138. Card Roy Oswalt: Retire 12 consecutive batters in a game with Roy Oswalt.
  139. Card Jason Jennings: Get credit for a win with Jason Jennings (min. 7 inning game).
  140. Card Brad Lidge: Strikeout Albert Pujols 1 time(s) in a game with Brad Lidge.
  141. Card Wandy Rodriguez: Record 9 consecutive outs during a game with Wandy Rodriguez while not giving up a hit.
  142. Card John Buck: Throw out 1 runner(s) attempting to steal in a game with John Buck.
  143. Card Mike Sweeney: During a season, be named Batter of the Month with Mike Sweeney.  You must play (not simulate) every MLB game during a given month.
  144. Card Billy Butler: Get 2 RBI(s) in a game with Billy Butler.
  145. Card Mark Grudzielanek: Get 2 base hit(s) in a game with Mark Grudzielanek.
  146. Card Alex Gordon: Have Alex Gordon be named the "Player of the Game."
  147. Card Mark Teahen: Have Mark Teahen influence the game's WPA by .20 or more in a single play.  The bigger the play, the bigger the WPA.
  148. Card David DeJesus: Score 2 run(s) in a game with David DeJesus.
  149. Card Odalis Perez: Force 10 batters into ground ball outs in a game with Odalis Perez.
  150. Card Gil Meche: Retire 10 consecutive batters in a game with Gil Meche.
  151. Card Zack Greinke: Get credit for a win with Zack Greinke (min. 7 inning game).
  152. Card Joakim Soria: Throw 3 successful payoff pitches in a game with Joakim Soria.
  153. Card Torii Hunter: Rob a Home Run (make a wall climb catch) with Torii Hunter.
  154. Card Chone Figgins: Hit for the cycle in a game with Chone Figgins (single, double, triple and a HR).
  155. Card Orlando Cabrera: Steal 2 base(s) in a game with Orlando Cabrera.
  156. Card Gary Matthews Jr.: Rob a Home Run (make a wall climb catch) with Gary Matthews Jr..
  157. Card Vladimir Guerrero: Get 4 RBI(s) in a game with Vladimir Guerrero.
  158. Card Howie Kendrick: Have Howie Kendrick be named the "Player of the Game."
  159. Card John Lackey: Pitch a shutout with John Lackey (min. 7 inning game).
  160. Card Jered Weaver: Pitch a 5-hit (or less) complete game and get credit for the win with Jered Weaver (min. 7 inning game).
  161. Card Scot Shields: Get credit for a hold with Scot Shields (min. 7 inning game).
  162. Card Francisco Rodriguez: Get credit for a save without allowing a base hit with Francisco Rodriguez (min. 7 inning game and at least 3 batters faced.)
  163. Card Kelvim Escobar: Win the Cy Young Award with Kelvim Escobar.  You must play (not simulate) at least 5 MLB games in a season.
  164. Card Ervin Santana: With Ervin Santana, allow 3 or fewer runs in 7+ innings of work.
  165. Card Russell Martin: Get 2 base hit(s) in a game with Russell Martin.
  166. Card Nomar Garciaparra: Get 2 base hit(s) in a game with Nomar Garciaparra.
  167. Card Jeff Kent: Get 3 RBI(s) in a game with Jeff Kent.
  168. Card Rafael Furcal: Score 2 run(s) in a game with Rafael Furcal.
  169. Card Juan Pierre: Steal 2 base(s) in a game with Juan Pierre.
  170. Card Derek Lowe: Force 10 batters into ground ball outs in a game with Derek Lowe.
  171. Card Jason Schmidt: Strikeout 9 batter(s) in a game with Jason Schmidt.
  172. Card Brad Penny: Retire 12 consecutive batters in a game with Brad Penny.
  173. Card Randy Wolf: Pitch a complete game (and win the game) with Randy Wolf (min. 7 inning game).
  174. Card Takashi Saito: Get credit for a save without allowing a run with Takashi Saito (min. 7 inning game and at least 3 batters faced.)
  175. Card Andre Ethier: Hit 3 double(s) in a game with Andre Ethier.
  176. Card James Loney: During a season, be named Batter of the Month with James Loney.  You must play (not simulate) every MLB game during a given month.
  177. Card Jason Kendall: Throw out 2 runner(s) attempting to steal in a game with Jason Kendall.
  178. Card Prince Fielder: Hit a 440+ foot home run with Prince Fielder.
  179. Card Rickie Weeks: Have Rickie Weeks be named the "Player of the Game."
  180. Card Ryan Braun: Get 3 RBI(s) in a game with Ryan Braun.
  181. Card J.J. Hardy: Get 2 base hit(s) in a game with J.J. Hardy.
  182. Card Bill Hall: Hit 1 home run(s) in a game with Bill Hall.
  183. Card Ben Sheets: Strikeout 12 batter(s) in a game with Ben Sheets.
  184. Card Yovani Gallardo: Pitch a shutout with Yovani Gallardo (min. 9 inning game).
  185. Card Chris Capuano: Get credit for the win and strikeout 6 batters in a game with Chris Capuano (min. 7 inning game).
  186. Card Francisco Cordero: Get credit for a save without allowing a base hit with Francisco Cordero (min. 7 inning game and at least 3 batters faced.)
  187. Card Dave Bush: With Dave Bush, allow 2 or fewer runs in 8+ innings of work.
  188. Card Joe Mauer: Get 3 base hit(s) in a game with Joe Mauer.
  189. Card Justin Morneau: Hit 1 home run(s) in a game with Justin Morneau.
  190. Card Jason Bartlett: Make 4 defensive assist(s) in a game with Jason Bartlett.
  191. Card Michael Cuddyer: Get 3 RBI(s) in a game with Michael Cuddyer.
  192. Card Johan Santana: Strikeout 17 batter(s) in a game with Johan Santana.
  193. Card Francisco Liriano: Get credit for the win and strikeout 10 batters in a game with Francisco Liriano (min. 7 inning game).
  194. Card Boof Bonser: Pitch 7 consecutive scoreless innings during a game with Boof Bonser.
  195. Card Pat Neshek: Get credit for a hold with Pat Neshek (min. 7 inning game).
  196. Card Joe Nathan: Get credit for a save without allowing a base hit with Joe Nathan (min. 7 inning game and at least 3 batters faced.)
  197. Card Carlos Silva: Pitch a 4-hit (or less) complete game and get credit for the win with Carlos Silva (min. 5 inning game).
  198. Card Jesse Crain: With Jesse Crain, pitch an inning in which no batters reach base.
  199. Card Paul Lo Duca: Finish a game with Paul Lo Duca's WPA at .20 or above (you can find this number in the box score.)
  200. Card Carlos Delgado: Hit 1 home run(s) in a game with Carlos Delgado.
  201. Card David Wright: Hit 1 Home Run(s), get 2 base hit(s), get 2 RBI(s), score 2 run(s), and steal 1 base(s) all in the same game with David Wright.
  202. Card Jose Reyes: Get 2 hit(s), steal 2 base(s), and score 2 run(s) all in the same game with Jose Reyes.
  203. Card Moises Alou: Get 3 RBI(s) in a game with Moises Alou.
  204. Card Carlos Beltran: Hit 1 Home Run(s), get 3 base hit(s), get 3 RBI(s), score 2 run(s), and steal 1 base(s) all in the same game with Carlos Beltran.
  205. Card Oliver Perez: Get credit for a win with Oliver Perez (min. 7 inning game).
  206. Card Pedro Martinez: Strikeout 12 batter(s) in a game with Pedro Martinez.
  207. Card Orlando Hernandez: Strikeout 8 batter(s) in a game with Orlando Hernandez.
  208. Card Billy Wagner: Get credit for a save without allowing a base hit with Billy Wagner (min. 7 inning game and at least 3 batters faced.)
  209. Card John Maine: With John Maine, allow 3 or fewer hits in 9+ innings of work.
  210. Card Luis Castillo: Steal 2nd and then 3rd base in one trip to the plate with Luis Castillo.


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