MLB 2005 is a Major League Baseball video game developed by SCE San Diego Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. Part of the long-running MLB series, the game features enhanced graphics, gameplay mechanics, and improved player rosters. It represents a pivotal installment before the transition to the MLB: The Show franchise, showcasing the evolution of baseball games on consoles.
The MLB (Year#) series, is a series of Major League Baseball video games by Sony Computer Entertainment published under their 989 Sports label. The series was originally developed by Sony Interactive Studios America, who later became 989 Studios until eventually merging into Sony Computer Entertainment America. Following the merge the games were released under the 989 Sports brand up until 2006. Following that, MLB games from SCEA were released by SCEA San Diego under the MLB: The Show series.