PLAY LIKE IT’S 1997

Relive the game that started it all! The original Backyard Baseball '97, now enhanced to run on Steam. Whether you're picking your dream team, hitting home runs, or just here for the witty banter, step back into the backyard and experience the game that made baseball fun for everyone!

Play pick-up games, practice batting, keep track of stats, compete in single games or a whole season - you can even set the rules! Backyard Baseball ‘97 features all of the realism and statistics of adult baseball games but with simple, intuitive controls that anyone can master.

BATTER UP, PLAYGROUND STYLE

The rules for Backyard Baseball are a hybrid of Major and Little League rules:

• No leading off

• No Injuries

• Bunting is allowed

• Tagging up is allowed

• You can also practice batting

To get into the swing of things, choose a batter and face Mr. Clanky for some batting practice. This is where you’ll learn just when to click to make your chosen batter hit that ball!

ONE NATION UNDER PABLO

For many fans, this is the game that debuted one of the most iconic video game characters of the 90s or any era—the legend himself, Pablo Sanchez. Build a roster from a cast of 30 hilarious child athletes who made Backyard Baseball a cult classic.

Game Modes include:

• Random Pick-up: A quick way to jump right in! The computer chooses a random team for you and itself, and the game starts immediately.

• Single Game: You take turns with the computer, choosing players from a random pool of characters.

• Season: You create a team and manage the team through a 14 game series. The opposing teams are computer generated.