# Backyard Baseball '97 — Power-up your baseball dreams

> Classic arcade baseball game with power-ups and season play. (iPhone/iPad app by Playground Productions LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-97/id6740349666 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577)
- Category: Games, Sports, Family, Sports
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1,535 App Store ratings · 264 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 324 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-97/id6740349666/reviews.md

## What is Backyard Baseball '97?

Rediscover the joy of the original Backyard Baseball 1997! Build your roster from the iconic cast of 30 characters stacked with charming personalities and witty banter, and get the edge on the competition with power-ups, fireball pitches, super strength, and Pablo Sanchez!
Play pick-up games, practice batting, and compete in single games or a whole season with simple, intuitive controls that anyone can master!
Game Modes:
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 to choose players from a random pool of characters.
Season: You create a team and manage it 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). The winner advances to the championship series which consists of the Super Entire Nation Tournament (best of 3) and then the Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe Series (best of 5)!
Batting Practice: 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!
T-ball - Select T-ball mode for more accessible game play. Simply click to hit, run, and field!
 
BACKYARD BASEBALL RULES
The rules for Backyard Baseball are a hybrid of Pro and Little League rules:
No leading off
No Injuries
Bunting is allowed
Tagging up is allowed
Stealing is allowed
 
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. Backyard Baseball '97 runs buttery smooth for iOS devices, looks better than ever, 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 title that started it all.

## Key features

- Iconic character roster
- Power-ups and special pitches
- Pick-up and single game modes
- Full season management
- Batting practice mode
- Simplified T-ball mode

## Chart rankings

- #56 in Top Paid · Games (US App Store)
- #9 in Top Paid · Family (US App Store)
- #4 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)
- #85 in Top Paid (US App Store)
- #154 in Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)
- #142 in Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

## What do users think of Backyard Baseball '97?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Gameplay freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent fielding and throwing mechanics
- Hitting mechanics feel unresponsive
- Inability to save progress after crashes

**Most requested features**

- Full-screen mode
- Improved controls and input responsiveness
- New game modes (e.g., home run derby, playoffs)
- Ability to select home field
- Option to mute all sounds

## Recent user reviews (10 of 264)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-baseball-97/id6740349666/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best

*2026-08-12, version 1.2.4*

BEST GAME EVER

### 5/5 — Great game only one thing

*2026-07-21, version 1.2.4*

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?

### 5/5 — Amazing game

*2026-07-21, version 1.2.4*

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

### 5/5 — Backyard baseball is but add hockey to mobile

*2026-07-20, version 1.2.4*

I love backyard baseball I play the football game too and I like it too I can’t say really anything bad about the backyard series but please add backyard hockey to mobile I know a lot of people would love it

### 4/5 — Great but need to fix bugs.

*2026-07-17, version 1.2.4*

Love this game, but for a long time now season mode doesn’t record stats correctly.   Please fix the bug to record season stats.

### 5/5 — You can play for hours.

*2026-07-14, version 1.2.4*

You can play this game for hours. I was in my 12th inning until the game finished.It’s a game were you can play for an hours and for a mobile game that’s amazing! Found this game when watching a YouTuber play it Joe Bart. 5 star loved it.

### 5/5 — W

*2026-07-05, version 1.2.4*

I really like the game just wish the games were shorter

### 5/5 — BEST GAME EVER

*2026-06-24, version 1.2.4*

Now don’t get me wrong. This game is good, but it did kick me from the game a couple of times. It’s probably not because of the game. It’s probably just because of the device I’m playing on. Anyone who didn’t like this game is crazy

### 5/5 — Backyard baseball

*2026-06-21, version 1.2.4*

I love this game the best baseball game I have ever played the one thing the is kinda annoying is the the ump the calls outs is sometimes a little inaccurate 
But other than that best game ever

### 5/5 — One of the best games I have ever played

*2026-06-14, version 1.2.4*

This game is AMAZING, which is surprising because its 29 years old and I’m playing it on a phone, but everything works great besides a crash every once in a while, Dimitri’s batting rating needs to be higher, he is a demon power hitter

## Frequently asked questions about Backyard Baseball '97

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.4 — 2026-05-22

Win Prizes Mode Updates

### 1.2.3 — 2026-05-08

Win Prizes Mode Updates

### 1.2.2 — 2026-01-22

- Add push notifications

### 1.2.0 — 2026-01-06

- added in-game notification for tournaments

### 1.1.31 — 2025-11-22

- improved anti-cheat checks for tournaments

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