Best baseball game, period.
I faced a dilema. I didn't own a PS3 yet. I read all sorts of revies about MLB 09, and finally just had to pony up the money literally last weekend just to playa real baseball game, and I have to admit, it's been worth every penny.
The character models alone are worth the price of admission. This game is gorgeous. I'm still working on all of the subtle differences in play style between MLS 09 and the 2K series controls I'm used to, but everything so far is smoother, more intuitive and is just plain smooth and awesome. I really like the ability to guess which pitch is coming and where it may cross the plate, that helps out immensely as far as making solid contact.
I've been a touch frustrated with the umpire's strikezones, but I will say they tend to call it even for both teams, so I can't really complain there too much. All in all, this game deserves every kind word said or written about it because it's all that and then some. No less than a rental for a true baseball fan.