Barry I also think that Strat went retail much earlier than APBA? The store model sets probably were the 5 team sets? I have intended to buy the new book on the history of Strat but just have not done it yet.
Sean the numbers correspond to the charts, there is a chart for each game situation such as bases empty, man on first etc... After a dozen or so games you know what the numbers mean 90 percent of the time; a 13 is a strikeout, 14 base on balls and the big numbers are 1 a homer, 2 homer or some level of extra base hit, 6 a double and such. I agree that having the results on the card for Strat is nice but you also have to cross reference quite a bit. Both games are great I think preferences come from the one you played when you were young.
I also think that both games tug at collectors like us since they have such long histories and so many sets and special teams to collect.
By the way both APBA and Strat football are just so-so at best and APBA basketball is just plain terrible while APBA golf is fantastic!
Good luck Sean and have fun with your choice!
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