# Optimal 9 — Baseball lineup simulator

> Baseball batting order simulator using real player statistics. (iPhone/iPad app by Stuart Zussman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-9/id6477047705 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stuart Zussman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718584392)
- Category: Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-9/id6477047705/reviews.md

## What is Optimal 9?

Optimize the batting order for a baseball team using real statistical performance.  This is a way to test your theories about which batter should hit in each position for maximum run scoring in a game. The simulator uses actual 2022 and 2023 statistics and rosters and allows you to choose any batting order over a large series of games to analyze the performance.

## Key features

- Batting order optimization
- Real statistical performance analysis
- 2022-2023 season data
- Roster integration
- Multi-game simulation

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-9/id6477047705/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 2024 not available?

*2024-05-31*

When will 2024 be available?

**Developer response:** I plan to release final stats for each season once the season is completed... the 2024 stats are now in the app version 1.1

## Frequently asked questions about Optimal 9

### What baseball statistics does Optimal 9 use?

Optimal 9 utilizes actual player statistics from the 2022 and 2023 Major League Baseball seasons. This ensures that lineup simulations are based on recent and relevant performance data.

### Can I use Optimal 9 offline?

The provided data does not specify offline capabilities. However, as it relies on statistical data, an internet connection may be required for initial data loading or updates.

### What devices support Optimal 9?

Optimal 9 is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How often is Optimal 9 updated?

The latest version, 1.1, was released on December 4, 2024. The app was initially released on February 1, 2024, suggesting a potential update cadence of a few months.

### What is the age rating for Optimal 9?

Optimal 9 has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and does not contain content that would be inappropriate for that age group.

### Does Optimal 9 have ads?

No, Optimal 9 does not contain advertisements. The 'hasAds' flag is set to false, meaning users can enjoy the simulation without interruptions.

### What is the user sentiment for Optimal 9?

Based on the available data, Optimal 9 has a rating of 2.0 stars from 1 rating. This suggests a low user satisfaction score, which may indicate areas for improvement in the app's functionality or user experience.

### Can I input my own team's roster into Optimal 9?

The description states the simulator uses actual 2022 and 2023 statistics and rosters. It does not explicitly mention the ability to input custom rosters, implying it uses pre-loaded professional league data.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2024-12-04

Now includes 2024 season rosters and stats!

### 1.0 — 2024-02-02

No release notes.

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## More apps by Stuart Zussman

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All apps by Stuart Zussman: https://appshunter.io/developer/1718584392

## Related topics

[batting order](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/batting-order)

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