# Backyard Baseball '01 > Classic baseball game with kids and MLB legends, featuring various game modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Playground Productions LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-01/id6740349587 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) - Category: Games, Family, Sports - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 3.90/5 from 649 App Store ratings · 210 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 359 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-07-08 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-01/id6740349587/reviews.md ## What is Backyard Baseball '01? STEP UP TO THE PLATE Relive the second baseball game in the Backyard Sports franchise, now enhanced to run on iOS. Whether you're picking your dream team, playing a pick-up game, or diving into a full season, step up to the plate and experience the game that made baseball fun for everyone! Backyard Baseball ‘01 teams up the Backyard kids with Backyardified MLB legends. Create your own Backyard team, customize your uniforms, and strategize to win the Championship. Play a single pick-up game or play through an entire season. Backyard Baseball ‘01 features intuitive controls for all ages! SWING BACK INTO BASEBALL Enjoy baseball like it’s 2001! 30 Charming Backyard kids Legendary MLB Players MLB Team Marks Hilarious Bloopers 8 Classic Ballparks 9 Pitching Power-ups and 4 batting Power-ups Lively commentary from Sunny Day and Vinnie 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 the ball! THE GOAT RETURNS Play with the legend himself, Pablo Sanchez. Build a roster from a cast of 30 hilarious child athletes and 28 legendary pros that made Backyard Baseball ‘01 a sports classic. Returning MLB players include Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Cal Ripken Jr., Sammy Sosa, Mike Piazza, Randy Johnson, Nomar Garciaparra, Jeff Bagwell, Jason Giambi, Chipper Jones, Jeromy Burnitz, Mark McGwire, Shawn Green, Vladimir Guerrero, Kenny Lofton, Jason Kendall, Barry Larkin, Marty Cordova, Mo Vaughn, Raul Mondesi, Curt Schilling, Alex Gonzalez, Juan Gonzalez, Larry Walker, Carlos Beltran, Tony Gwynn, Ivan Rodriguez, and Jose Canseco. Game Modes include: Choose from three modes of play (Easy Mode, Medium Mode, Hard Mode) 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 pick your home field, create a team, and manage the team through a 14 game series. The opposing teams are computer generated. At the end of the season, the best two teams advance to the BBL playoffs (best of 3). If you keep winning, you’ll compete in the Super Entire Nation Tournament and Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe Series! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION At our core, we are fans first – not just of video games, but of the Backyard Sports franchise. Fans have asked for accessible and legal ways to play their original Backyard titles for years, and we are excited to deliver. Without having access to the source code, there are hard limitations on the experience we can create. As an example, we can’t use the original 32bit code to support modern macOS, as even with an incredibly clever wrapper, macOS can’t execute the binaries. Backyard Baseball ‘01 runs well, looks better than ever, includes new bonus features to test your mettle, and creates a new installation for digital preservation within the Backyard Sports catalog that allows the next generation of fans to fall in love with the game. ## Key features - Assemble dream teams - Play pick-up games or full seasons - Customize uniforms - Utilize pitching and batting power-ups - Features legendary MLB players - Includes hilarious bloopers ## Chart rankings - #54 in Top Paid · Games (US App Store) - #9 in Top Paid · Family (US App Store) - #4 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store) - #91 in Top Paid (US App Store) - #157 in Top Grossing · Family (US App Store) - #148 in Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store) ## What do users think of Backyard Baseball '01? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎮 Nostalgic gameplay - 👍 Faithful recreation of the original - 🎯 Satisfying gameplay mechanics - 🎨 Charming visuals and characters - 🏆 Childhood classic **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and bugs (out of array pointers) - 🔒 Missing licensed players (Bonds, Griffey Jr., etc.) **Commonly reported bugs** - Soft-lock in Season mode - Inconsistent player abilities (e.g., Pablo Sanchez) **Most requested features** - Online multiplayer - Full-screen mode on mobile - Faster game pace ## Recent user reviews (10 of 210) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-01/id6740349587/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Not worth it *2026-08-15, version 1.4.31* Too many glitches ### 4/5 — I might not be a 40 year old *2026-08-12, version 1.4.31* But I found the game fun really wish their was more players tho ### 5/5 — Pablo is the goat *2026-08-08, version 1.4.31* Best game ever you can play with goats like Jose cansecco or Randy Johnson ### 4/5 — I LOVE ITTTTT *2026-08-03, version 1.4.31* I really love this game but I’m really bad at pitching ### 4/5 — Pablo is a lie *2026-07-31, version 1.4.31* Pablo Sanchez AKA the goat but his fielding a lie. So there was a pop fly ln the infield. He was in the middle and the ball hit off his face and Stephanie came over and the runner was SOOO SLLLOOOWWW!!!!!! And the runner on 2nd was on 3rd was fast. And Pablo knocked down Stephanie and they started fighting.and the runner on 3rd made it home and the runner on 1st made it to 2nd.and for some reason Pablo ran into Stephanie again. And the runner was going to 3rd and made it.and Pablo is on the ground.and Stephanie through the ball home to Kiesha and the ball went out of play.And I moved Pablo and Stephanie to the outfield. And my team got walked off cause of Pablo and Stephanie.P.S don’t Put Pablo at shortstop and Stephanie at 2nd 4.1 stars ### 5/5 — Fun *2026-07-27, version 1.4.31* Cool game ### 5/5 — Great game *2026-07-25, version 1.4.31* Great game definitely recommend but please make backyard hockey available on iPad ### 5/5 — W game *2026-07-23, version 1.4.31* This is a grate game there are no glitches and would be better if you could add Mr clanky to the season play ### 5/5 — Phenomenal *2026-07-23, version 1.4.31* So good ### 5/5 — Wtf *2026-07-22, version 1.4.31* I can’t even play anymore. It glitched out every time I click on the app. It just sends me back to my home screen. ## Frequently asked questions about Backyard Baseball '01 ### What is Backyard Baseball '01? Backyard Baseball '01 is a digital version of the classic baseball game, enhanced to run on modern iOS devices. It allows players to create teams with a mix of humorous child athletes and legendary MLB players, offering various game modes for both casual and dedicated play. ### What are the key features of Backyard Baseball '01? The game features the ability to assemble dream teams with 30 unique Backyard kids and 28 legendary MLB players, customize uniforms, and play in modes like pick-up games or a full season. It also includes 8 ballparks, 9 pitching power-ups, 4 batting power-ups, and lively commentary. ### How much does Backyard Baseball '01 cost? Backyard Baseball '01 is a paid application. The description indicates it is a digital preservation effort and is available for purchase, with no mention of free-to-play elements or in-app purchases. ### What devices is Backyard Baseball '01 compatible with? The application is enhanced to run on iOS devices. While the description notes limitations due to not having access to original source code, it confirms the game runs well and looks better than ever on supported modern platforms. ### What are the different game modes available? Backyard Baseball '01 offers three primary game modes: Random Pick-up for immediate play, Single Game where players choose characters, and Season mode where you manage a team through a 14-game series with playoffs. There are also Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty settings. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.31 — 2025-09-26 - Optimizations and compatibility improvements ### 1.4.28 — 2025-07-31 Stability and Performance improvements -Fixed the Out of Array pointers crash -Fixed instances of stats corruption after playing multiple games -Fixed the crash that occurs when relaunching a save in the middle of an extra inning -Fixed the issue where options are not being retained in the sound settings when relaunching the game Visual Bugs -Fixed a UI visual glitch in batting practice that occurs on the third strike. -Fixed a visual bug in the Hall of Fame screen that's displaying the incorrect team color. -Fixed the visual bug in the statistics page that was showing unreliable data. -Realigned the #5 to other characters used when creating a new coach. -Fixed the visual bug where the field that’s being selected in batting practice isn’t consistent with the one being presented in-game. Audio Improvements -Adjusted the background sound to restart in the appropriate screens #hotfix - fixed base running controls bug ### 1.4.27 — 2025-07-30 Stability and Performance improvements -Fixed the Out of Array pointers crash -Fixed instances of stats corruption after playing multiple games -Fixed the crash that occurs when relaunching a save in the middle of an extra inning -Fixed the issue where options are not being retained in the sound settings when relaunching the game Visual Bugs -Fixed a UI visual glitch in batting practice that occurs on the third strike. -Fixed a visual bug in the Hall of Fame screen that's displaying the incorrect team color. -Fixed the visual bug in the statistics page that was showing unreliable data. -Realigned the #5 to other characters used when creating a new coach. -Fixed the visual bug where the field that’s being selected in batting practice isn’t consistent with the one being presented in-game. Audio Improvements -Adjusted the background sound to restart in the appropriate screens ### 1.4.16 — 2025-07-11 - Stability fixes supporting unique fan device hardware - Addressed voice line regression ### 1.4.14 — 2025-07-09 - Minor bugfixes - Fixed mixed voicelines ## Apps similar to Backyard Baseball '01 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Mini Golf 1000: Putt Putt Star](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-1000-putt-putt-star/id1455931342) | 4.6 (5,142) | Free | Games | | [Press under stress](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/press-under-stress/id6760447851) | 2.1 (151) | Free | Games | | [MONOPOLY: The Board Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monopoly-the-board-game/id1477966166) | 4.7 (185,001) | $4.99 | Games | | [Football Bros](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/football-bros/id6745625580) | 3.7 (192) | Free | Games | | [Ticket to Ride®](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticket-to-ride/id6463616555) | 4.6 (11,311) | $4.99 | Games | | [Big Time Sports](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-time-sports/id6642643280) | 4.6 (731) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Playground Productions LLC - [Backyard Baseball '97](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-97/id6740349666) - [Backyard Soccer '98](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-soccer-98/id6740349672) - [Backyard Football '99](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-football-99/id6740349855) - [Backyard Basketball '01](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-basketball-01/id6740350695) All apps by Playground Productions LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577 ## Related topics [backyard baseball](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backyard-baseball) · [backyard baseball for free](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backyard-baseball-for-free) · [pazik](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pazik) · [backyard](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backyard) · [orptcdci](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/orptcdci) · [backyard sports](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backyard-sports) · [backyard baseball derby](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backyard-baseball-derby) · [backyard baseball game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backyard-baseball-game) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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