Backyard Baseball '97

Backyard Baseball '97

Power-up your baseball dreams

1.5K ratings

#6 in paid Sports

$4.99

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March 24, 2025
September 4, 2026
1.2.6
iOS 16.6+
4+
paid
325.62MB
iPhone, iPad
8 hours ago
American English

Developer

Playground Productions LLC

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About

Relive the classic baseball game with iconic characters, fun power-ups, and intuitive controls. Play quick games, practice batting, or manage a full season with unique game modes and simplified rules.

✓Iconic character roster

✓Power-ups and special pitches

✓Pick-up and single game modes

✓Full season management

✓Batting practice mode

✓Simplified T-ball mode

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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Backyard Baseball '97. Based on 1.5K reviews and a 4.0/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

🚀Nostalgia and great memories
👍Faithful recreation of the original game
💡Potential for future updates and expansions
👍Seamless mobile experience

Negative things

🐛Frequent crashes and bugs
👎Difficult controls and input issues
👎Limited screen size and visibility
👎Lack of new features or modes

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What's New in Backyard Baseball '97

1.2.6

September 4, 2026

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Charts

Top Paid

📊 6

The game has maintained its position at 6 recently.

Last updated on October 10, 2026.

Top Paid

📊 10

The game has maintained its position at 10 recently.

Last updated on October 10, 2026.

Top Paid

📊 113

The game has maintained its position at 113 recently.

Last updated on October 10, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 176-4

This game dropped -4 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on October 10, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 198-1

This game dropped -1 position in Family games chart.

Last updated on October 10, 2026.

User reviews

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Fun but…

So fun but you only get to play one season and you don’t get to continue to the next if you win the whole thing. I wish they would continue to develop the game further instead of setting it up and forgetting it. Very fun though.

Jperly

17 days ago

Home run

This game is amazing as someone who has never played the original version this game is just great

Ffyhgh

a month ago

Best

BEST GAME EVER

Baseballbro2244

2 months ago

Great game only one thing

Great game overall. Highly recommend. Only thing is when I use Pete Wheeler, he seems like he has 2 speed instead of his normal 4. Is this a glitch, or has he been nerfed?

Bstaj24

3 months ago

Amazing game

Gonna throw back to this game, classic characters there isn’t still some bugs, but it’s OK

James 67*456&67

3 months ago

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Gameplay freezes and crashes

Bug

Inconsistent fielding and throwing mechanics

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Requested Features

5 requests

Full-screen mode

Feature

Improved controls and input responsiveness

Feature

FAQ

What is Backyard Baseball '97?

Backyard Baseball '97 is a digital recreation of the original 1997 baseball game. It allows players to build a roster of 30 unique characters, utilize fun power-ups, and compete in various game modes.

What game modes are available?

The app features Random Pick-up for quick games, Single Game for strategic team selection, a full 14-game Season mode with playoffs, Batting Practice against Mr. Clanky, and an accessible T-ball mode.

How much does Backyard Baseball '97 cost?

Backyard Baseball '97 is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the game.

What are the rules of Backyard Baseball '97?

The game follows a hybrid of professional and Little League rules, including no leading off, no injuries, and allowing bunting, tagging up, and stealing.

What devices is Backyard Baseball '97 compatible with?

The game is optimized to run smoothly on iOS devices, offering an enhanced visual experience compared to the original.