Backyard Baseball '01 Build 19417821

Step up to the plate with Backyard Baseball ’01, the classic kids-vs-pros baseball game from the Backyard Sports lineup, now optimized for Steam. Whether you’re building your ultimate squad, jumping into a quick pick-up match, or guiding your team through a full 14-game season and beyond, Backyard Baseball ’01 offers easy-to-learn controls, colorful graphics and endless fun for players of all ages. Download it today and relive the excitement that made backyard ballgames legendary.

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Build your roster by combining 30 memorable Backyard kids with 28 real-life MLB stars-Pablo Sanchez leads the charge alongside legends like Derek Jeter, Cal Ripken Jr., Sammy Sosa, Randy Johnson, Tony Gwynn and many more. Customize your uniforms, choose from eight retro ballparks, and unleash pitching and batting power-ups to turn the tide in tight situations. Sunny Day and Vinnie provide energetic, kid-friendly commentary that keeps the action engaging inning after inning.

Key Features:
- 30 quirky Backyard kids and 28 iconic MLB players
- Authentic team logos and eight classic ballparks
- Nine pitching power-ups and four batting boosts
- Hilarious in-game bloopers to keep things light
- Batting practice mode against Mr. Clanky for mastering timing
- Charming retro visuals updated for modern PCs

Game Modes:
- Easy, Medium or Hard difficulty settings
- Random Pick-Up: Instantly start a quick game with randomly assigned teams
- Single Game: Draft players alternately from a shared pool for head-to-head showdowns
- Season: Choose a home field, manage a 14-game schedule, battle through BBL playoffs, then aim for the Super Entire Nation Tournament and the Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe

Beyond nostalgia, this Steam release respects the original experience while adding new achievements and bonus challenges. Though the original code couldn’t run on today’s operating systems, this version has been carefully wrapped and enhanced so that both longtime fans and newcomers can download Backyard Baseball ’01 and keep the spirit of backyard ball alive for years to come.