This four-player game approaches basketball with a more serious attitude than some of the more well-known modern basketball games. Control one of five players on your team: Dribble, pass, shoot into the basket for score! Now repeat.
Play Ball was produced by Gremlin in 1972.
From flyer:
"It's the most versatile, smoothest-action wall game - completely programmable with plug-in serviceability.
Pitcher can throw Fast Ball, Curve, Slider or Change Up. Better scores points for Home Run, Triple, Double or Single. A Strike scores a point for the other team.
Play Ball has proven to be a true contest of skill and it simulates interest and competition in both players and spectators. "