Hey Backyard fans! The retro classic that started it all is stepping up to the plate—Backyard Baseball 1997 is now officially available on console for the very first time!

Whether you grew up with Pablo Sanchez or you’re introducing the next generation to Backyard greatness, this is your chance to experience the magic of neighborhood baseball—now on your favorite gaming platform.

🕹️ Where to Play*:

• Nintendo Switch[nintendo.com]

• PlayStation 5[store.playstation.com]

• Sorry, no X-Box. Without the games original source code, we haven't cracked that one.

🎉 Same legendary gameplay
⚾ Original 30 backyard kids
🎧 Play pick-up games, practice batting, and compete in single games or a whole season with simple, intuitive controls that anyone can master.

Perfect for reliving those Saturday morning memories.

💥 Grab it now on console—then come back to Steam and complete your Backyard collection.
#PabloSanchezForever

• Custom baseball gear, including denim-style pants, printed shoelaces, and tailored jersey
• Magnetic baseball glove + ball accessory

• PRINTING: ⚾⚾⚾⚾
• RUNNING:
• STITCHING: ⚾⚾⚾⚾
• INK COLORS: ⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾

• 🟢 The Melonheads
• 🟡 The Monsters
• 🟣 The Hornets
• 🔵 The Wombats

• Arm Injury
  - Trade away the pitcher for a randomly chosen backyard kid
  
• Crazy Throw
  - The next time the ball is thrown, it will have the "Crazy Bunt" effect, making it hard for fielders to catch it.
  
• Crosshairless
  - Hide the Strike Zone indicator for the rest of the at-bat
  
• Force Blunt
  - The batter is forced to bunt for the rest of the at-bat
  
• Force Walk
  - The pitcher is forced to pitch intentional walks for the rest of the at-bat
  
• Framerate
  - Make the game run at a crazy fast speed
  
• Max Power
  - Make the fielders throw the ball at ludicrous speed for one play.
  
• Pinch Hitter
  - Trade away the batter for a randomly chosen backyard kid.
  
• Pitches Be Crazy
  - Give the pitcher a random POWERUP pitch!
  
• Puny FIelders
  - Make all fielders tiny and weak.
  
• Randomize Fielders
  - Make the fielders start at random positions in the field.
  
• Restless Batter Syndrome
  - Rapidly causes the batter to alternate their batting stance!
  
• Second-String Hitter
  - Trade away the batter for a randomly chosen generic kid.
  
• Second-String Pitcher
  - Trade away the pitcher for a randomly chosen generic kid.
  
• Sloppy Fielder
  - Increases occurrences of errors for the current fielders.
  
• Snow Globe
  - Disables home runs by preventing the ball from going above the walls.
  
• Sonic Boom
  - Causes all fielder to fall over.
  
• Substitute Bleacher
  - Swap out the entire team for 9 copies of the same kid
  
• Swing King
  - Give the batter a random POWERUP swing!

1. Open the Steam application.
   
2. Click Library at the top.
   
3. Right-click on Backyard Baseball ’97.
   
4. Select Properties from the drop-down menu.
   
5. Head to the Updates tab.
   
6. Choose how you’d like to update the game.
   
7. Steam will begin updating the game.

• Relive the Nostalgia: {ENLACE ELIMINADO}Backyard Baseball ’97 is now available on Steam! That’s right—this beloved classic has made its comeback, and now’s your chance to grab it. Relive the excitement of childhood matchups and bring home some nostalgia!
  
• Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: All proceeds go toward helping kids in need at St. Jude’s! Your fun fuels a great cause.
  
• Exclusive Guests & Giveaways: We’ve teamed up with BackyardSports.Online[backyardsports.online] and Crowd Control[crowdcontrol.live] to bring you a jam-packed stream featuring game developers, content creators, and even some pro athletes! Plus, enjoy exclusive giveaways, interactive content, and the chance to play classic Backyard Sports games online with the community.
  
  More details about the event here: {ENLACE ELIMINADO}http://bit.ly/MCSBSOCS
  
  Mark your calendars, and prepare for an action-packed day of giving back and celebrating the Backyard Sports legacy! Be sure to tune in on http://Twitch.tv/backyardsportscenter at 3 PM EST on October 13th for all the fun.
  
  Let’s make this an unforgettable day—see you on the field, legends! Together, we’ll hit a home run for an incredible cause!
  
  
  

1. Open the Steam application.
   
2. Click Library at the top.
   
3. Right-click on Backyard Baseball ’97.
   
4. Select Properties from the drop-down menu.
   
5. Head to the Updates tab.
   
6. Choose how you’d like to update the game.
   
7. Steam will begin updating the game.