I've played about 10 games of Triple Play 98 and so far am generally
impressed. I will give my 2 cents worth on the drawbacks and good points
of the game.  For informational purposes I played all 10 games on all-star
level with the Reds in season-mode.

Drawbacks:
1) Runner AI is poor.  The runner will go back to third as soon as you
throw home from the outfield, even if the outfielder is on the warning
track and the runner is 2/3s of the way home.  Also, you can con the
runner into advancing a base and easily being thrown out by simply running
the fielder of the ball a certain distance away from the runner. Finally,
the runners do not tag enough and when they do they get thrown out.

2) Fielder AI is poor. The computer automatically throws to the lead base
on a force out.  For example, I had bases loaded and 2 outs; I hit a ball
up the middle and the shortstop fielded the ball right next to 2nd base
yet threw home and failed to get my any runners out.  This happens quite a
bit on infield hits.

3) This is yet another game in which it is too easy to throw runners out
on balls hit to right field.  I do this at least 3 times a game.

4) It is way too easy to pick off runners on 3rd. If you wait long enough
the runner will take a big enough lead where you can pick him off.

*This list of drawbacks does not destroy the game because in most cases
the player of the game can simply play fair and not take advantage of the
AI's idiocy (ie--do not pick off runners, do not fool runners, etc.).

Good Points: (Keep in mind I hate EA's games and think they have been a
joke for the Playstation)
1) Graphics and sound are outstanding.  The play-by-play commentary is not
terribly annoying and is generally accurate. The announcers actually give
game-specific commentary throughout the game.  The music and organ kick
butt.  The graphics and movement are the best for any game on any system
to date. The numbers and names on the uniforms are very clear.

2) The options are incredible. I do not know where to begin, there are so
many cool options.  Trade player, in-depth create player, free agency
(with quite a few REAL minor-leaguers and free agents such as Kevin
Mitchell), 4 modes of play, different season and inning lengths, injuries,
expansion teams and stadiums, expansion draft, and the list goes on...

3) The fielding in this game can be made quite challenging depending on
the view you use.  Also, you can choose between an aggressive or normal
throw.  I have overthrown my players a few times with the aggressive
throw.  My created "Deion Sanders" actually climbed the fence trying to
rob Ron Gant of a homerun--cool!

4) The STATS are awesome! No psx game has seen this many stat categories. 
It is as close to Hardball 5 on the pc as you are going to get where stats
are concerned. 

5) PLAYER OF THE GAME ala 3D Baseball. Nice!

6) Nice pitching interface.

7) Batting is not overly easy like TP 97.  I generally like a cursor and
almost did not give this game a try due to the lack of a batting cursor
like is seen in BOT 9th.  However, lack of a cursor does not kill this
game.  There is an optional rectangle for both pitchers showing where the
ball is moving to.  This is almost better than a cursor because it is more
challenging trying to move the D-pad in the 'general' direction of the
pitch rather than the 'specific' location. 

8) Any number of games can be quickly simulated if you do not want to play
certain games.

9) The amount of control and options you have over runners and batters is
unprecedented on the psx. There is everything from drag bunts to double
steals to dancing around while on base--letting the computer take over
your batter while you mess with the pitchers nerves.

10) Actual batter stances and pitching styles.

11) You can play with up to 6 teams in the same season for those of you
who like to compete with friends in the same season. I wish SONY would add 
this feature to their sports titles.
 
I have to give EA a lot of credit for this effort. Maybe this is a sign of
good things to come from EA.  This title is for the die-hard as well as
casual baseball fan. I was eagerly awaiting BOT 9th 2, but I do not know
if Konami will be able to top Triple Play 98. There are so many nice
features and nuances of this game that it would take me all night to list
them. I highly encourage you to run out and purchase this game (By the
way, I bought mine at Waldensoftware for $39.99).

RAS