Backyard Baseball '01

Backyard Baseball ‘01 brings the beloved second installment of the Backyard Sports franchise to Steam, offering an enhanced baseball experience for players. Build your dream team with a mix of quirky Backyard kids and legendary MLB players, customize uniforms, and compete in pick-up games or full seasons. With intuitive controls and nostalgic charm, this game makes baseball fun for all ages.

Gameplay

Backyard Baseball ‘01 features easy-to-learn mechanics suitable for players of all skill levels. Choose from three difficulty modes (Easy, Medium, Hard) and dive into various game modes, including Random Pick-up, Single Game, and a full Season mode. In Season mode, manage your team through a 14-game series, leading to playoffs and the ultimate championship. The game also includes batting practice with Mr. Clanky to perfect your swing timing.

Story

Relive the nostalgia of 2001 as you assemble a team of 30 unique Backyard kids and 28 legendary MLB players, including stars like Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, and Pablo Sanchez. Compete in classic ballparks, enjoy humorous bloopers, and experience lively commentary from Sunny Day and Vinnie. Whether playing a quick match or striving for the Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe Series, Backyard Baseball ‘01 delivers a fun and engaging baseball adventure.

Key Features

• 30 charming Backyard kids and 28 legendary MLB players
• Customizable team uniforms and strategic team-building
• Three difficulty modes (Easy, Medium, Hard)
• Multiple game modes: Random Pick-up, Single Game, and full Season
• 8 classic ballparks and MLB team marks
• 13 power-ups (9 pitching, 4 batting)
• Hilarious bloopers and lively commentary
• Steam achievements and enhanced visuals